Security Architect

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Job Title: Senior Security Architect – Application Security / DevSecOps

Location: Pontiac, MI (On-Site)

Contract: 6+ Months

Pay Rate: $70/hr on W2

Position Overview

The Senior Security Architect is responsible for securing enterprise information systems by defining security requirements, designing and implementing security architectures, and establishing security standards, policies, and procedures. This role has a strong focus on application security, working closely with software development teams to embed security into the SDLC and DevSecOps pipelines across on-premises, disaster recovery, and cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities

Security Architecture & Design

• Define enterprise security requirements and translate them into scalable security architectures.
• Design, implement, and test security systems to protect enterprise applications, data, and infrastructure.
• Evaluate and recommend network and security technologies for:
• Local Area Networks (LANs)
• Wide Area Networks (WANs)
• Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
• Firewalls, routers, and related security devices
• Design and manage Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) solutions, including:
• Certificate Authorities (CAs)
• Digital certificates and digital signatures
• Ensure architectures align with industry standards and best practices across:
• On-premises environments
• Remote / Disaster Recovery (DR)
• Cloud platforms

Application Security & DevSecOps (Primary Focus)

• Serve as the security architect for application security initiatives.
• Partner with software engineering teams to embed security into the SDLC.
• Support DevSecOps practices, including secure CI/CD pipeline integration.
• Provide guidance on secure coding practices, threat modeling, and vulnerability mitigation.
• Review application architectures and designs to identify and reduce security risks.
• Support development teams with security tooling, testing, and remediation strategies.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Enhance security team effectiveness by planning and delivering security solutions.
• Mentor and coach security team members and development partners on security best practices.
• Answer complex technical and procedural security questions.
• Promote continuous improvement of security processes, standards, and methodologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent and effective security implementation.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Security Architect with a strong focus on application security.
• Demonstrated AppSec and/or DevSecOps experience, including direct support of software development teams.
• Deep understanding of network security, encryption, PKI, and security architecture principles.
• Experience designing security solutions across hybrid (on-prem, DR, and cloud) environments.
• Strong ability to communicate complex security concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Track record of mentoring teams and driving security maturity across the organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with secure SDLC frameworks and DevSecOps tooling.
• Familiarity with cloud security architectures (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).
• Knowledge of regulatory and industry security standards and frameworks.
• Security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CSSLP, CISM, GIAC) are a plus.