Security Solution Architect - PERM DIRECT HIRE
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Location: REMOTE / CENTRAL TIME ZOME - MUST WORK CENTRAL TIME ZONE HOURS! EAD, GREEN CARD, OR US CITIZEN NO H1B VISA, NO F1B / NO OPT VISA ONLY CONSIDERING CANDIDATES WHO HAVE CURRENT BANKING INDUSTRY*
- THIS IS A PERFECT FIT for someone who wants to be in a Security Architect LONG-TERM & slowly help to modernize security practices on a small architect team. You will be the Sole Security focused Architect! Financial Services who is in acquisition mode!
High Visibility Build Role Join an impactful, high-performing architecture team as our next IT & Security Solution Architect -Security Focus - partnering with the Security team. Join Solution Architecture team but partnered with the Security team, in data security, and infrastructure architecture, and helping to connect security solutions. We're assembling an elite, remote Solution Architect team to modernize / formalize Solution Architecture *1 platform in a company that's been a dominant success for 25 years. Think growth energy + enterprise stability + full executive sponsorship to modernize architecture. Your impact: You will help us mature our architectural approach Build secure, scalable architectures for cloud, apps, & infrastructure - working hands-on with modern tools like Azure, Google Cloud, microservices, APIs and service bus.
- Turn business needs into actionable designs to drive secure integrations & risk mitigation.
- Lead road mapping, solution design, threat modelling, documentation - making sure security is woven in.
- Act as a bridge between technical, security, and non-technical stakeholders, translating cybersecurity concepts and controls.
- Help shape standards, governance & best practices, collaborating on upgrade & integration of hybrid (cloud/on-prem) systems.****Azure Cloud
Requirements
- Experience across technology and security, especially integrating solution & securing cloud-native environments.
- A background in infrastructure or networking is valued; security certification
- Financial services experience preferred
- Threat modeling, Visio diagrams, secure SDLC (Agile, DevOps), and authentication/data transfer
- Strong communication with a transparent approach-you keep colleagues informed and bring back insights from security partners.
What Sets This Company Apart is……….Culture Matters Most: Collaboration, empowerment, be ready to listen!
- Bachelor's degree / equivalent experience in IT, engineering, cybersecurity or related field.
- 3-5 years' experience in tech + security architecture/design, with a focus on infrastructure or security domains.
- Hands-on experience in cloud native, DevOps, and secure integration patterns.
- Security certifications (like CISSP, CCSP, CISM), * Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in IT, engineering, cybersecurity, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in technology and security architecture or design, with a focus on infrastructure or security domains.
- Hands-on expertise in cloud-native environments, secure integration patterns, and DevOps methodologies.
- Certifications such as Certified Cloud Security Specialist (CCSS), CompTIA Security+, or GIAC Security Essentials.
- Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, including application security, endpoint protection, and network security.
- Proven ability to create and interpret Visio diagrams, threat models, and secure authentication or data transfer mechanisms.
- Experience in the financial services industry is preferred.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and foster collaboration across teams.
