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Job Title: Enterprise Security Architect
Location: Remote
Contract Duration: 6 Months
Employment Type: Contract
Position Overview: A leading enterprise organization is seeking an experienced Enterprise Security Architect for a 6-month remote contract. The selected candidate will lead the design, development, and integration of enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategies and architectures to safeguard systems, networks, and data across multiple security domains. This role requires strong technical expertise, strategic vision, and a deep understanding of secure design principles.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and integrate cybersecurity designs for systems and networks with multi-level security requirements.
Define and document enterprise cybersecurity architecture and security engineering standards.
Partner with stakeholders to identify and prioritize critical business functions and associated security requirements.
Conduct security architecture reviews, assess existing systems for vulnerabilities, and recommend remediation strategies.
Create and maintain security risk management plans, including mitigation strategies and architecture improvements.
Define necessary security controls for information systems and networks, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and industry best practices.
Implement secure configuration management processes and establish security governance frameworks.
Provide expert guidance on security technologies and best practices across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments.
Required Qualifications
7+ years of experience in enterprise security architecture, cybersecurity, or information security.
Proven experience designing and implementing recognized security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, CIS).
Strong knowledge of network, system, application, and cloud security concepts and controls.
Ability to assess complex security architectures and recommend scalable, effective solutions.
Proficient in threat modeling, vulnerability management, identity & access management, and data protection.
Excellent communication and documentation skills, with the ability to present to both technical and executive audiences.
Preferred Qualifications
Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, SABSA, or CCSP.
Experience architecting security solutions in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
Background in DevSecOps, Zero Trust Architecture, or security automation is highly desirable.