IT Security Architect

IT Enterprise Security Architect     

6- 12 Months contract  - Later hire

Newark , NJ – Hybrid Model   / Open to remote

Note : Onsite 1OR 2  DAYS IN A WEEK /  On-site Monthly once or  twice / occasionally / Open to remote

Required :

• Cloud infrastructure
• IAM (Identity and Access Management)  
• OAuth 2.0 for authentication
• API security
• Security Architecture from Scratch
• Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
• 3-tier Applications exp
• SAML
• Application Security with AI experience

Job description:

• The Enterprise Information Security Architect is responsible for defining and driving enterprise-wide security architecture that aligns business processes, applications, data, and technology. This role provides strategic direction and technical leadership for security architecture, standards, and solutions across the organization.
• The architect partners closely with business leaders, system owners, and IT teams to ensure security designs meet business and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include leading security architecture initiatives, reviewing application and infrastructure designs, guiding secure development practices, and providing authoritative decisions on security technologies and standards. The role reports to the Director of Technology Architecture and serves as a key advisor on application, infrastructure, identity, and data security.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in IT or related field; advanced degree or security certifications preferred
• Strong experience in enterprise security architecture (application, infrastructure, IAM, and data security)
• Hands-on experience with secure SDLC, code reviews, OWASP Top 10, SSL/TLS, encryption, and vulnerability remediation
• Experience with application security assessments, penetration testing, and regulatory environments
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, Python, Ruby
• Strong understanding of AAA (Authentication, Authorization, Auditing) and TOGAF