Cybersecurity Architect

Job Title: Cybersecurity Architect
Experience: 12+ Years
Location: Chicago (Onsite)
Best Rate: $65 C2C
Excellent communication and client facing skills must
RELOCATION MUST- if not local

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Cybersecurity Architect to design, implement, and govern enterprise-wide security architecture. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in security frameworks, cloud security, risk management, and enterprise security design, with a strong ability to align cybersecurity strategies with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

- Define and implement enterprise cybersecurity architecture strategy aligned with business goals
- Design secure architectures across on-premises, cloud (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform), and hybrid environments

- Lead security architecture reviews, threat modeling, and risk assessment
- Develop and enforce security standards, policies, and best practices
- Ensure alignment with frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, CIS, and Zero Trust Architecture
- Collaborate with infrastructure, application, and DevOps teams to embed security into design (DevSecOps)
- Oversee identity and access management (IAM), network security, endpoint protection, and data security
- Evaluate and recommend security tools and technologies.
- Support incident response planning and provide architectural guidance during security incidents.
- Conduct security audits, compliance assessments, and remediation planning.
- Mentor junior security engineers and architects.

Required Skills & Expertise

• Strong experience in enterprise security architecture design
• Hands-on experience with SIEM, EDR, DLP, CASB, and vulnerability management tools
• Strong understanding of Zero Trust Architecture principles
• Experience in threat modeling and risk management methodologies
• Familiarity with compliance and regulatory standards (HIPAA, GDPR, SOX, PCI-DSS as
  applicable
• Knowledge of scripting or automation (Python, PowerShell) is a plus
  
  Deep knowledge of:
  
  - Network Security (Firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs)

          - Cloud Security (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform)

          -  Application Security & Secure SDLC

          - Identity & Access Management (IAM, SSO, MFA)

          - Data Protection & Encryption

Certifications (Preferred)

- CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
- CISM/ CISA
- SABSA/ TOGAF
- Cloud Security Certifications (CCSP, AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer)

Educational Qualifications

Bachelor?s or Master?s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field

Soft Skills

- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving mindset
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.
- Leadership and mentoring capabilities