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Job Description:
We are seeking a Principal Security Architect to provide technical hands-on leadership for a team of 15 engineers specializing in hardware vulnerability (C++), software cloud vulnerability (Java, Ruby, Python) development. This is a Contract-to-Hire position through the end of 2025 with the option to work remotely, requiring occasional travel to Chicagoland.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and mentor a team of 15 developers, ensuring technical excellence and adherence to best practices.
Provide hands-on architectural guidance for vulnerability management across hardware and cloud security.
Oversee ticket resolution and assignment, ensuring timely execution and effective problem-solving.
Review and guide software code to maintain high security, performance, and scalability standards (no direct coding responsibilities).
Collaborate closely with product owners to align security architecture with business goals.
Foster a flexible and collaborative environment to drive innovation and efficiency.
What You Won t Do:
This role is not responsible for client project delivery, stakeholder management, or external communications the focus is strictly on internal technical leadership and development excellence.
Required Qualifications:
Extensive experience in security architecture, vulnerability management, and cloud-based development.
Deep understanding of C++ (hardware security), Java, Ruby, and Python (cloud vulnerability software).
Proven leadership in managing high-performing engineering teams.
Strong ability to review code, enforce best practices, and drive security improvements.
Excellent collaboration skills with both engineering teams and product owners.
Contract to hire opportunity-
Rate: $90- $100/hour (depends on experience level).
Contract duration: 6 months +. No benefits offered during the contract phase.
Salary on conversion: $180,000- $190,000 + bonus.
Benefits on conversion: Medical, PTO, 401 (k) and more.