Senior Cyber Security Architect

Job#: 3021001

Job Description:

Apex Systems is currently hiring for a Senior Cyber Security Architect with a financial services client.

Qualified candidates will have the following experience and skills:

• 10+ years designing/building/managing security solutions; proven security architecture review experience across multiple domains.
• Strong in secure design principles, documentation of risks/remediation, and executive-level communication.
• Hands-on understanding of customer authentication (web/voice), cloud and on-prem controls, and reference architecture delivery.
• Framework fluency: NIST 800-53, CIS, ISO 27000, COBIT; certifications like CISSP/CSSLP preferred.
• Nice to have: AI security experience.

What you will be doing:

Enterprise security architecture & design authority: Define solution intent, security requirements, and secure deployment patterns; lead design reviews and sign-offs for risk and policy compliance.

Cross-domain security leadership: Cover IAM, Data Protection, Application Security, Network Security, and Security Analytics; ensure designs meet security, performance, scalability, and reliability needs.

Governance & best practices: Contribute to reference architectures, templates, and roadmaps; align designs to frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-53, CIS Benchmarks, ISO 27000, COBIT).

Stakeholder enablement: Work with engineering teams, product owners, and vendors to clarify architectures, remove impediments, and deploy secure solutions globally.

1st Line of Defense COE role: Provide security decisions and implementation guidance while balancing business priorities and threat/risk drivers.

Location: Dallas, TX

Onsite expectation:HYBRID - 4 days onsite/1 day remote

Pay range: $95-$105/hr W2

Contract length: 6+ months with likelihood of conversion - contingent on performance

Note: We are unable to consider C2C or third-party submissions.

If you are interested, please apply here or email an updated copy of your resume to

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.