Cybersecurity Architect [Contract to hire]

Client is seeking a highly experienced Principal Solutions Architect to lead enterprise architecture initiatives supporting cloud transformation, cybersecurity modernization, AI adoption, identity security, and enterprise technology strategy. This role partners with engineering, security, product, risk, and executive leadership to design scalable, secure, and resilient technology platforms that enable business innovation. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise across AWS, Azure, enterprise security, cloud architecture, infrastructure modernization, data protection, identity governance, and enterprise architecture frameworks. Pre-Screening Questions

• Q1: Does candidate have experience designing enterprise-scale cloud security architectures across both AWS and Azure hybrid environments?
• Q2: Does candidate have hands-on experience designing and implementing Zero Trust, IAM, and PAM architectures using enterprise platforms such as CyberArk and SailPoint?
• Q3: Has candidate led enterprise-level cybersecurity architecture programs and integrated security services (e.g., WAF, CSPM, SASE) directly into DevSecOps pipelines for Fortune 500 organizations?

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• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Expertise in cloud-native security patterns (e.g., least privilege, zero trust, micro-segmentation).
• 15+ years of Enterprise IT experience.
• 10+ years designing enterprise-scale cloud solutions.
• Strong hands-on experience designing Zero Trust, IAM, and PAM architectures for large enterprise and hybrid-cloud environments.
• Experience with enterprise PAM platforms such as CyberArk and identity governance platforms such as SailPoint, including architecture, integration, and implementation strategy.
• Deep understanding of identity-centric security, privileged access management, RBAC, JIT/JEA access, MFA, SSO, and least-privilege principles.
• Experience of cloud security services (IAM, VPCs, WAF, CSPM, SASE) and integration with DevSecOps pipelines.
• Experience leading enterprise architecture programs.
• Strong background in cybersecurity architecture.
• Hands-on expertise with AWS and Azure.
• Experience designing hybrid cloud environments.
• Strong executive communication skills.
• Experience supporting Fortune 500 organizations.