IT - ADMIN - Security Architect - Consultant

Job Title: IAM SECURITY ARCHITECT

Location: Remote

Position Type: C2C/W2

Years of Experience:10+ years

Duration of the Contract: 12 months

Project Scope:

We are seeking a Security Architect to support security automation and Identity & Access Management (IAM) initiatives. This role focuses on implementing, integrating, and operationalizing security technologies while developing automation and integration among enterprise security tools.

The Security Architect will work closely with IT and security teams to design, deploy, and maintain secure systems aligned with business goals and risk tolerance. This position plays a critical role in enhancing enterprise security posture, mitigating threats, and ensuring compliance with applicable security frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:

·       Design, deploy, and manage enterprise security solutions that align with organizational goals.

·       Implement Identity & Access Management (IAM) solutions, including Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Active Directory, and application integrations.

·       Develop automation for disparate security and IT tools using Python, Bash, and other technologies.

·       Plan and execute mitigation strategies for known and emerging security threats to enterprise data and networks.

·       Ensure consistent application of security measures across business applications and infrastructure.

·       Conduct security monitoring, SIEM analysis, and reporting.

·       Support large IT environments and system deployments, ensuring adherence to security frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, CJIS, IRS 1075, CMS MARS-E).

Required Skills & Experience:

·       5+ years of automation development experience using Python and Bash.

·       5+ years of experience with IAM, identity and access controls, logging, and reporting systems.

·       5+ years of cyber security awareness and applied knowledge.

·       5+ years working with Linux, Windows, and network security protocols.

·       Experience supporting large IT environments or system deployments.

·       Strong SIEM analysis and reporting skills.

·       Understanding of application security (AppSec) principles.

Preferred Skills:

·       Knowledge of SIEM analysis and reporting

·       Knowledge of Security Frameworks including: NIST, CSF, CJIS, IRS 1075, CMS MARS-E

·       Knowledge of application security (APPSEC).

·       CISSP, CISA, CISO or equivalent advanced security certification. Additional relevant certifications include E.G., CEH, OSCP, GPEN).

·       Vendor Certifications in SIEM or logging technologies.