Cyber Security Architect
Location : Fort Worth, TX (Hybrid)
Duration: 6-12 months
Job Description:
Application Security
• Deploy and operate application security capabilities, tools, and standardized requirements across the region.
• Identify, analyze, and document application level vulnerabilities in a systematic and repeatable manner.
• Communicate identified risks and mitigation strategies to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with development teams and market units to coordinate and track remediation activities.
• Provide hands-on support for secure design, remediation efforts, and secure SDLC practices.
• Report on remediation progress, risk posture, and compliance readiness.
• Deliver targeted application security training and awareness sessions.
• Support deployment and monitoring of applications hosted in Microsoft Azure.
• Explain and support application authentication and authorization concepts.
Secure Profiling & Threat Modeling
• Identify and document application threats using STRIDE, C4 modeling, and MITRE methodologies.
• Build data flow diagrams and comprehensive threat models for critical applications.
• Provide actionable security recommendations based on threat modeling outputs.
• Maintain tracking and coordination of remediation activities resulting from secure profiling engagements.
Identity & Access Architecture
Design secure authentication and authorization models using:
o OAuth 2.0
o OpenID Connect (OIDC)
o SAML 2.0
• Implement secure integrations with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD).
Azure Cloud Security
• Secure Azure-native workloads, including App Services, Azure Functions, AKS, and Virtual Machines.
• Architect secure network configurations: NSGs, private endpoints, firewalls.
• Implement secrets management with Azure Key Vault.
• Use Defender for Cloud and Azure Policy for governance and continuous security improvement.
• Ensure observability and monitoring via Log Analytics and Sentinel.
Education
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related (Required).
• CISSP – Required
• CCSP – Recommended
Azure Certifications:
o AZ 104 (Required)
o AZ 500, AZ 700, AZ 140 (Recommended)
Experience
• Minimum 10 years of experience in cybersecurity architecture and engineering.
• Strong background in threat modeling and application security tools, such as:
o Microsoft Threat Modeling Tool
o ThreatModeler
o IriusRisk
o securiCAD
• Proven experience designing and implementing countermeasures for application risks.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with development teams during architecture, design, implementation, testing, and UAT phases.
• Experience identifying, analyzing, and managing risk in complex enterprise environments.
Hands-on experience with security tools including:
o RedSeal
o Fortify
o Burp Suite
o Qualys
o Wiz
o CrowdStrike
o Defect Dojo
Skills Description:
Deep knowledge of architectural blueprints for data center and cloud environments, with emphasis on Azure (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).
Strong ability to detect vulnerabilities through code review, application testing, and infrastructure assessments.
High proficiency deploying and configuring applications in large-scale enterprise environments.
Working knowledge of:
• NIST frameworks
• OWASP Top 10
• Enterprise grade security design patterns
“Tekshapers is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.”
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