Enterprise Security Architect (Cloud-GenAI-Hybrid Infrastructure)

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for an Enterprise Security Architect - (Cloud, GenAI & Hybrid Infrastructure) for a contract assignment with one of our premier Insurance services clients in Charlotte, NC. Onsite 3 days per week.

Responsibilities :

• Security Architecture & Strategy
  • Define and maintain the enterprise security architecture framework across cloud and on-prem environments.
  • Develop and enforce security principles, patterns, and reference architectures for hybrid infrastructure.
  • Lead threat modeling, risk assessments, and security design reviews for new and existing systems.
• Cloud Security (AWS & Google Cloud Platform)
  • Architect and implement secure cloud solutions leveraging native services and third-party tools.
  • Define and enforce cloud security posture management (CSPM), identity and access management (IAM), and encryption strategies.
  • Collaborate with DevOps and cloud engineering teams to embed security into CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code.
• Datacenter & Hybrid Security
  • Ensure secure integration between cloud platforms and on-prem datacenters, including network segmentation, VPNs, and secure data flows.
  • Oversee security controls for legacy systems and their modernization paths.
• GenAI Security Enablement
  • Define security and governance frameworks for GenAI platforms and use cases.
  • Ensure responsible AI practices including data privacy, model integrity, and ethical AI usage.
  • Collaborate with AI/ML teams to secure model training, inference, and deployment pipelines.
• Compliance & Industry Standards
  • Ensure enterprise alignment with regulatory and industry standards including:
    • NYDFS Cybersecurity Regulation
    • NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)
    • ISO/IEC 27001
    • CIS Benchmarks
    • Lead internal and external audits, and support policy development and enforcement.
• Governance & Collaboration
  • Serve as a key member of the Enterprise Technology Solution Governance
  • Partner with business, IT, and risk stakeholders to align security architecture with enterprise goals.
  • Mentor solution architects and engineers on secure design principles and best practices.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in security architecture, with a strong focus on cloud and hybrid environments.
• Deep expertise in AWS and Google Cloud Platform security services and architecture.
• Experience with GenAI platforms.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory and compliance frameworks (NYDFS, NIST, ISO, CIS).

Preferred Skills:

• Certifications: CISSP, CCSP, AWS Certified Security - Specialty, Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer.
• Experience with Zero Trust Architecture, SASE, and modern identity frameworks (e.g., OAuth2, OIDC).
• Familiarity with security automation, SOAR, and threat intelligence platforms.

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

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