Job Title: Security Architect Hybrid
Location: Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid – 3 days in office)
Mode of Hire: Contract
Required Qualifications:
§ experience in information security, data security, technology risk, audit readiness, or compliance.
§ Demonstrated experience independently leading end-to-end technology or information security audit readiness and execution.
§ Hands-on experience preparing audit evidence, facilitating control walkthroughs, coordinating with control owners, and managing auditor requests.
§ Familiarity with regulatory examinations, internal audits, external audits, and risk/control assessments.
§ Proven ability to proactively identify audit readiness gaps, validate evidence quality, and drive timely resolution of issues.
§ Strong program management, documentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
§ Ability to translate technical data security controls into clear audit evidence and executive-level reporting.
§ Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and drive cross-functional deliverables.
Preferred Qualifications:
§ Prior experience supporting audits within large financial institutions, banking, payments, or highly regulated organizations.
§ Strong understanding of data security controls, including data classification, encryption, data loss prevention (DLP), certificate management, and cryptographic key management.
§ Experience using GRC platforms such as Archer or ServiceNow GRC.
§ Certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CRISC, or CISM is a plus
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