Cybersecurity Architect

Job
Title: Cybersecurity Architect

Experience:
12+ Years

Location: Chicago (Onsite)

Best
Rate: $65 C2C

Excellent
communication and client facing skills must

RELOCATION MUST- if not local



Role Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Cybersecurity Architect to
design, implement, and govern

enterprise-wide security architecture. The ideal candidate will have
deep expertise in security

frameworks, cloud security, risk management, and
enterprise security design, with a strong ability to align cybersecurity strategies
with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities


Define
and implement enterprise cybersecurity architecture strategy
aligned with business goals
Design
secure architectures across on-premises, cloud (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform), and hybrid
environments.
Lead security architecture reviews,
threat modeling, and risk assessments.
Develop
and enforce security standards, policies, and best practices.
Ensure
alignment with frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, CIS, and Zero
Trust Architecture
Collaborate
with infrastructure, application, and DevOps teams to
embed security into design (DevSecOps)
Oversee
identity and access management (IAM), network security, endpoint
protection,
and
data security
Evaluate
and recommend security tools and technologies.
Support
incident response planning and provide architectural guidance
during security incidents.
Conduct security audits,
compliance assessments, and remediation planning.
Mentor
junior security engineers and architects.
Required
Skills & Expertise
Strong
experience in enterprise security architecture design


Deep
knowledge of:

o Network Security (Firewalls,
IDS/IPS, VPNs)

o
Cloud Security (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform)

o
Application Security & Secure SDLC

o Identity
& Access Management (IAM, SSO, MFA)

o Data
Protection & Encryption


Hands-on
experience with SIEM, EDR, DLP, CASB, and vulnerability management tools


Strong
understanding of Zero Trust Architecture principles


Experience
in threat modeling and risk management methodologies


Familiarity
with compliance and regulatory standards (HIPAA, GDPR, SOX, PCI-DSS as
applicable


Knowledge
of scripting or automation (Python, PowerShell) is a plus

Certifications
(Preferred)


CISSP
(Certified Information Systems Security Professional)


CISM
/ CISA


SABSA
/ TOGAF


Cloud Security Certifications (CCSP,
AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer)

Educational
Qualifications


Bachelor?s
or Master?s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field

Soft
Skills


Strong
stakeholder management and communication skills


Strategic
thinking and problem-solving mindset


Ability
to work in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.


Leadership
and mentoring capabilities
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