Job Opening: Information Security Architect - C2C - McLean, VA | Dallas, TX | Memphis, TN (Hybrid)

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 8 Month(s)

Skills

Amazon Web Services
Artificial Intelligence
Authentication
Cloud Computing
Cloud Security
Collaboration
Communication
Computer Science
Continuous Improvement
Cryptography
Customer Facing
Cyber Security
Design Patterns
DevSecOps
Documentation
Enterprise Architecture
Enterprise Software
ISO/IEC 27001:2005
Information Systems
Leadership
Management
NIST 800-53

Job Details

Job Opening: Information Security Architect
Client:
Duration: 6-Month Contract
Location: McLean, VA | Dallas, TX | Memphis, TN (Hybrid)

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Lead Security Architect to support enterprise-scale, customer-facing technology initiatives. The ideal candidate will collaborate across teams to design and implement secure, scalable, and resilient solutions for web, mobile, API, and payment platforms. This role reports to the Cyber Security Architecture leadership team and plays a key role in shaping and enforcing enterprise security standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead security architecture initiatives across major digital and customer-facing platforms.
  • Provide expert consultation on application security, secure design, and best practices.
  • Develop and maintain security reference architectures, frameworks, and design patterns.
  • Review and approve solution architectures for compliance with enterprise security standards.
  • Contribute to governance and continuous improvement of enterprise security frameworks.
  • Collaborate with engineering, development, and operations teams to integrate security throughout the lifecycle.
  • Support advanced security solutions across customer identity, authentication, cloud, cryptography, and payment domains.

Required Qualifications

  • 9+ years of professional experience in technology or related fields.
  • 5+ years in software development or enterprise architecture.
  • 7+ years combined experience in product security, enterprise architecture, IAM, cloud security, cryptography, AI security, or payment security.
  • Deep knowledge of OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML 2.0, API security, and AWS security.
  • Familiarity with PCI DSS, GDPR, CCPA, NIST 800-53, SOC 2, ISO 27001, PSD2/SCA, and related frameworks.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Must be local to one of the listed locations for hybrid work.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 2+ years in a senior security architect role.
  • Certifications such as CISSP, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Security Specialty.
  • 2 3 years of hands-on software development experience.
  • Experience in large-scale enterprise or customer-centric environments.

Skill Matrix (To be filled by Candidate)

Skill Area

Years of Experience

Last Used

Proficiency (1 10)

Enterprise / Solution Security Architecture

Application Security & Secure SDLC

Cloud Security (AWS)

IAM / Identity Federation (OAuth, SAML, OIDC)

Cryptography & Key Management

Payment Security / PCI DSS

Regulatory Frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR)

Threat Modeling / Risk Assessment

DevSecOps / Automation Tools

Architecture Documentation & Governance

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