Enterprise Security Architect

This is a 6 month contract-to-hire and needs to meet Client full-time conversion policies. Those dependent on a work permit sponsor now or anytime in the future (ie H1B, OPT, CPT, etc) do not meet Client requirements for this opening.

**MUST BE HYBRID IN Hartford, CT or Charlotte, NC

**MUST BE W2; No Corp-to-Corp**

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Enterprise Security Architect to lead the design and governance of security architecture across a hybrid infrastructure landscape, including AWS, Google Cloud Platform, and on-premises datacenters. This role will also play a critical part in enabling secure adoption of Generative AI (GenAI) technologies and ensuring compliance with industry standards such as NYDFS, NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS.

Key Responsibilities:

Security Architecture & Strategy
Define and maintain the enterprise security architecture framework across cloud and on-prem environments.
Develop and enforce security principles, patterns, and reference architectures for hybrid infrastructure.
Lead threat modeling, risk assessments, and security design reviews for new and existing systems.
Cloud Security (AWS & Google Cloud Platform)
Architect and implement secure cloud solutions leveraging native services and third-party tools.
Define and enforce cloud security posture management (CSPM), identity and access management (IAM), and encryption strategies.
Collaborate with DevOps and cloud engineering teams to embed security into CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code.
Datacenter & Hybrid Security
Ensure secure integration between cloud platforms and on-prem datacenters, including network segmentation, VPNs, and secure data flows.
Oversee security controls for legacy systems and their modernization paths.
GenAI Security Enablement
Define security and governance frameworks for GenAI platforms and use cases.
Ensure responsible AI practices including data privacy, model integrity, and ethical AI usage.
Collaborate with AI/ML teams to secure model training, inference, and deployment pipelines.
Compliance & Industry Standards
Ensure enterprise alignment with regulatory and industry standards including:
NYDFS Cybersecurity Regulation
NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)
ISO/IEC 27001
CIS Benchmarks
Lead internal and external audits, and support policy development and enforcement.
Governance & Collaboration
Serve as a key member of the Enterprise Technology Solution Governance
Partner with business, IT, and risk stakeholders to align security architecture with enterprise goals.
Mentor solution architects and engineers on secure design principles and best practices.

Required Qualifications:
Bachelor s or Master s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field.
10+ years of experience in security architecture, with a strong focus on cloud and hybrid environments.
Deep expertise in AWS and Google Cloud Platform security services and architecture.
Experience with GenAI platforms.
Strong knowledge of regulatory and compliance frameworks (NYDFS, NIST, ISO, CIS).
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Preferred Qualifications:
Certifications: CISSP, CCSP, AWS Certified Security Specialty, Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer.
Experience with Zero Trust Architecture, SASE, and modern identity frameworks (e.g., OAuth2, OIDC).
Familiarity with security automation, SOAR, and threat intelligence platforms.