Solutions & Security Architect

The Enterprise Architect is responsible for the design, governance, and evolution of enterprise-level technology solutions supporting the Global Gaming division. This role operates within the Business Technology Global Gaming team and serves as a key authority on solution architecture, ensuring that applications and infrastructure are scalable, resilient, secure, and compliant with regulatory and corporate standards., Design and govern enterprise and solution architectures that support Global Gaming business and operational needs. Translate business and regulatory requirements into secure, scalable, and supportable technical architectures. Define and maintain enterprise architecture standards, frameworks, patterns, and roadmaps. Provide architectural oversight to ensure solutions align with approved designs, security requirements, and enterprise standards. Partner with Cyber Security teams to embed security controls, risk management, and compliance into all technology designs. Oversee security architecture considerations including vulnerability management, compliance posture, and risk mitigation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent implementation across brands, platforms, and shipboard environments. Ensure production deployments adhere to approved architecture designs and security standards. Communicate architectural decisions, risks, and tradeoffs clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's/applicant's qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available., 5-8 years of progressive experience in technology roles, with increasing responsibility across architecture, infrastructure, and security domains. 3-5 years in an Enterprise Architect, Solution Architect, or Security Architect role within a large-scale, complex environment Strong understanding of hybrid architectures, including on-premises, cloud, and edge/shipboard deployments. Ensure architecture designs align with Zero Trust principles, security best practices, and compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, PCI DSS). Translate business requirements into enterprise-level architecture designs using modern, secure, and scalable technologies. Bachelor's degree Availability to visit a ship within first 3 months for hands-on experience Experience supporting gaming, hospitality, maritime, financial services, or other regulated industries. Familiarity with shipboard or highly distributed operational environments. Architecture or security certifications (e.g., TOGAF, CISSP, CISM, Cloud Architect certifications). Translate business requirements into enterprise-level architecture designs using modern, secure, and scalable technologies.

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit). Why Hays? You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there's a position you really want, you're fully prepared to get it. Nervous about an upcoming interview? Unsure how to write a new resume? Visit the Hays Career Advice section to learn top tips to help you stand out from the crowd when job hunting. Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays' guiding principles is 'do the right thing'. We also believe that actions speak louder than words. In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us. In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text .