Security Architect

Job#: 3034912

Job Description:
Security Architect

Location: Chicago, Illinois (Onsite)

Employment Type: Contract

Duration: 7 month contract w/extension

Role Overview

This position supports a focused SaaS Security Architecture Program designed to improve the security posture of SaaS platforms. The role involves conducting security architecture reviews and assessments across existing SaaS platforms. This is an advisory-focused role, not a hands-on engineering or platform management position. The architect will partner with Security Architecture, the SaaS Program Team, application owners, and third-party risk representatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate SaaS security posture holistically, connecting risks across identity, data sensitivity, access, and attack surface.
• Conduct security architecture reviews and assessments for SaaS platforms.
• Provide risk-based architectural guidance to stakeholders and explain why a security gap constitutes a risk.
• Establish security patterns related to cloud and hybrid architecture and assist technology teams with implementation.
• Collaborate with the SaaS Program Team, application owners, and third-party risk representatives.
• Represent the security team in technical discussions and drive deliverables with minimal guidance.
• Tie findings back to regulatory requirements and explain the associated risk.

Required Qualifications

Experience: Approximately seven or more years in cybersecurity, with a preference for three to four years in an architecture-focused role. Experience should demonstrate a broad cybersecurity knowledge base rather than specialization in a single domain.

Technical Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST), standards, and SSDLC.
• Experience with identity management systems including Authentication, SSO, RBAC, privilege management, and Microsoft Entra.
• Knowledge of third-party cybersecurity due diligence and risk management.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure, AWS, hybrid, and multi-cloud systems.
• Understanding of data security concepts including encryption, retention, and classification.
• Familiarity with application security (OWASP, API security) and security logging/monitoring (SIEM).
• Understanding of network architecture concepts, including topology, protocols, components, Firewall, IPS/IDS, and WAF.

Preferred Qualifications

• CISSP, CCSP, or other cloud security certifications.
• Experience in the financial services industry.
• Knowledge related to AI, specifically Microsoft Co-pilot.

Compensation & Benefits

The pay rate for this position is between $80.00 and $90.00 per hour. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position. The final pay rate will be determined based on various factors, including the candidate's qualifications, relevant experience, and skills. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a 401(k) plan. Employees may also be eligible for paid sick leave, depending on the laws of the state where they are employed.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.