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CISSP Security Architect

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Our goal is to solve problems and deliver results for our clients. At Cloud and Things, you can be a part of transforming the public sector’s IT environment. Our team is on the forefront of helping to solve the government''s most complex IT challenges. If you are seeking a role that offers the opportunity to work on rewarding projects, consider a career with Cloud and Things. 

*This is an exempt position. Salary commensurate with experience*

Job Title: CISSP Security Architect
Location: Remote in New York, NY
Duration: after 6 Months, possible contract to hire
Start Date: 07/15/2026
Hourly Rate: W2 $75 - $95/hour
Application Deadline: 06/30/2026
Employment Type: Full Time (37.5 hours per week)

Overview:

We are seeking a Security Architect who will support our NYS client. This role will support the CISO Office by translating enterprise security, risk, compliance, and business requirements into technical control requirements, security architecture guidance, and measurable implementation strategies.

The ideal candidate will act as a subject matter expert to the assigned business units on matters regarding information security and compliance with HIPAA, Joint Commission, DSRIP, COBIT, and state privacy laws.

Duties:

Lead and coach the definition of enterprise security architecture, including development and implementation of effective security administration processes across platforms.
Engage in security architecture solutioning for key pre-implementation systems and ensure alignment with enterprise security standards.
Identify and implement emerging data access control technologies, information systems security safeguards, and security techniques.
Perform security architecture reviews, identify gaps, and provide recommendations for inclusion in risk mitigation strategies.
Provide security architecture guidance to senior IT leadership and collaborate with cross-functional business, technology, and security teams.
Conduct application vulnerability scans, recognize vulnerabilities in security systems, and design countermeasures to address identified security risks.
Design security controls based on information assurance principles, defense-in-depth, resilience, dependability, and secure configuration practices.
Partner with enterprise architecture and IT management to align business, technical, and security requirements with current and future architectural needs.
Work closely with security engineering teams to develop and implement controls and configurations aligned with security policies, legal requirements, regulatory standards, and audit expectations.
Stay informed on current threats, vulnerabilities, advisories, industry regulations, and emerging security issues.

Mandatory Qualifications:

10+ years of overall IT experience
7+ years’ experience solutioning IT/Cyber Security designs.
7+ years’ experience of infrastructure, application, and security protocols, configuration management techniques, and risk management/compliance/audit standards.
Deep knowledge of HIPAA/HITECH, NIST CSF, ISO 27001/27002, and PCI-DSS standards and requirements.
Knowledge of encryption algorithms, known vulnerabilities, alerts, advisories, errata, and bulletins.
Knowledge of network security architecture concepts, including topology, protocols, components, defense-in-depth principles, traffic flows, TCP/IP, and OSI models.
Experience with network access, identity, and access management technologies, including Active Directory, access federation, multifactor authentication, and PKI.
Experience working with Microsoft Windows, Linux, UNIX, and MacOS X operating systems.
Knowledge of security management, secure configuration management techniques, software engineering, and IT supply chain security/risk management policies, requirements, and procedures.

Desirable Qualifications:

Experience supporting healthcare, hospital, public sector, or enterprise CISO Office environments.
Knowledge of Joint Commission, DSRIP, COBIT, and state privacy laws.
Prior experience supporting New York-based client stakeholders

Educational & Certification Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in information systems or a related field.
CISSP, CISM, GSEC, CEH, or another relevant security certification.

Ready to make a difference?

We’re eager to connect with qualified candidates committed to delivering results and fostering excellence within client projects.

Cloud and Things complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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Position Id: 9345
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