Network Security Architect

Description

The Network Security Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining security controls that protect cloud infrastructure, cloud-native applications, and artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) platforms. The role focuses on reducing risk, ensuring compliance, and enabling secure innovation in cloud and AI environments. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and manage security controls for cloud platforms, including infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS), platform-as-a-service (PaaS), and cloud-native workloads Secure AI and ML systems, including model development environments, training pipelines, data pipelines, APIs, and inference services Assess and mitigate risks related to cloud misconfigurations, identity and access management, data exposure, and insecure APIs Implement and maintain cloud security tooling such as CSPM, CWPP, CIEM, container security, and API security solutions Collaborate with engineering, DevOps, data science, and AI teams to embed security into CI/CD pipelines and ML workflows (DevSecOps / MLOps) Conduct security architecture reviews, threat modeling, and risk assessments for cloud and AI initiatives Define and enforce security standards, guardrails, and best practices for cloud and AI environments Monitor cloud and AI environments for security events, investigate alerts, and support incident response activities Using TTP Add/Modify Splunk alerts to triage notables Ensure protection of sensitive data used in AI systems through encryption, key management, data loss prevention, and privacy controls Support compliance with regulatory, contractual, and internal security requirements (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR) Stay current on emerging cloud and AI threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices

Skills

Security, Network security, splunk, splunk enterprise, cisco devices, Cyber security, Architecture, Cloud, aws, nist

Top Skills Details

Security,Network security,splunk,splunk enterprise,cisco devices,Cyber security,Architecture,Cloud,aws

Additional Skills & Qualifications

II. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Requirements: Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity. Years Required/Preferred Experience 8 Required Proven work in security architecture, demonstrating solutions delivery, principles and emerging technologies, designing and implementing security solutions. Continuous monitoring and making improvements to those solutions. 8 Required Designing and implementing the security measures needed to protect data stored on public clouds against unauthorized access, including secure authentication methods, encryption, access control lists, intrusion detection systems, firewalls, other measures 8 Required Understanding of multi-cloud security architectures covering infrastructure, information security tools, cloud-based application security and other cloud-based technology and infrastructure architectures. 8 Required Consulting and engineering in the development and design of security best practices and implementation of solid security principles across the organization, to meet business goals along with customer and regulatory requirements. 8 Required Proven expertise in security considerations of cloud computing: They include data breaches, broken authentication, hacking, account hijacking, malicious insiders, third parties, APTs, data loss and DoS attacks. 8 Required Knowledge and understanding of threat analysis and assessment of potential and current information security risk/threats and designing solutions to mitigate those threats. 8 Required Knowledge and experience working with relevant National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standards. 8 Required Knowledge and experience working with ISO27001 - specifications for a framework of policies and procedures that include all legal, physical and technical controls involved in an organization's risk management. 8 Required Experience with SPL

Experience Level

Intermediate Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Austin, TX.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $80.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 13, 2026.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company 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.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.