Security Architect @ Chicago, IL--Hybrid

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I am Mohammed Dastagir with Saxon Global Inc wanted to let you know about the job opportunity for Security Architect position if interested please share your updated resume along with expecting rate.

Job title: Security Architect

Location: Chicago, IL The role is onsite 3 days/week in Downtown Chicago
Duration: 12+ months contract

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Purpose of the role

Client is running a focused SaaS Security Architecture Program to improve the overall security posture of SaaS platforms currently in use.

The role supports security architecture reviews and assessments across existing SaaS platforms, not implementation or platform management.

The resource will partner closely with:

• Security Architecture
• The SaaS Program Team
• Application teams / platform owners
• Third-party risk representatives

Ideal candidate profile

• ~7+ years in cybersecurity, with 3–4 years in architecture preferred
• Broad cybersecurity knowledge, not deep specialization in only one domain
• Strong ability to connect the dots across domains (cloud, identity, data, risk)
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Architecture and advisory-focused, not hands-on engineering

Requirements/Responsibilities

• In-depth knowledge of various cybersecurity frameworks, standards, and SSDLC
• Hands-on experience with management of SaaS platforms within enterprise environment
• Knowledge related to third party cyber security due diligence and Risk Management
• Experience working with identity management systems including Authentication, SSO, RBAC, privilege management, Microsoft Entra
• Must be knowledgeable related to various security frameworks, compliance, and regulations including NIST, GDPR, SOC reports etc.
• Experience working with Microsoft Azure, AWS, hybrid, and multi-cloud systems
• Very good understanding of data security concepts including encryption, retention, classification
• Knowledge related to Application security including OWASP, API security, SSDLC etc.
• Understanding related to security and audit logs, SIEM integration, alerting, incident response plan, pen testing
• Very good understanding related to the concepts related to Firewall, IPS/IDS, Proxy servers, WAF, App Proxy, APIM
• Very strong understanding of network architecture concepts including topology, protocols, and components
• Ability to establish security patterns related to cloud/ hybrid architecture and work with various tech teams to assist with the implementation as needed
• Must be able to represent the team in technical discussions and drive towards deliverables

Mohammed Dastagir

Sr Resource Manager

Saxon Global Inc.

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