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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Information Security Architect - **Company:** Forhyre Llc. - **Location:** Cherryville, NC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Android Software Development, Apple Mac Systems, Software System Penetration Testing, User Authentication, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Data Security, Linux, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Identity and Access Management, Information Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Intrusion Detection Systems, Network Protocols, Open Data Protocol, Platform as a Service (PAAS), Systems Development Life Cycle, Requirements Management, Service-Oriented Architecture, Security Information and Event Management, Web Applications, Enterprise Data Management, In-Plane Switching (IPS), Information Technology, Privacy-preserving Technologies, Vulnerability Analysis, Microservices - **Published:** October 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/15_b62a6ea4 ## About the Role This position requires an extremely high level of analytical problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues in addition to superlative process management and communication skills., * 8+ years' experience dedicated to information security architecture required with expert knowledge in building defense in-depth reference architecture * Required industry security certification (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA, CCSP, etc.) * Familiarity with information management practices, system development life cycle management, IT services management, agile and lean methodologies, infrastructure, and operations. * Knowledge of business ecosystems, SaaS, infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), SOA, APIs, open data, microservices, event-driven IT and predictive analytics. * Hands-on experience with Cloud Technologies AWS, Azure & GCP * Good understanding of security management solutions, including IDS, IPS, SIEM, Vulnerability Scanning, Denial of Service, and Continued Compliance * Experience with attacks and mitigation methods, with experience working in two or more of the following: Network protocols and secure network design; Operating system internals and hardening (e.g. Windows, Linux, OS X, Android); Web application and browser security; Security assessments and penetration testing; Authentication and access control; Applied cryptography and security protocols; Security monitoring and intrusion detection, Incident response and forensics; Development of security tools, automation or frameworks * Experience in managing and contributing to incident response * Extensive experience in developing strategic information security plans, including the development of baseline security standards, information system hardening guides, and information security requirements documentation. * Excellent analytical skills, organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills are essential.is work, including the capture and mapping of the relationships between architecture components. ## Description * Develop an architectural vision to support the continued growth of the product suite * Working knowledge of Data Security Best Practices: At Rest, In Flight, In Use * Experience with privacy-enhancing technologies and encryption techniques. * Working knowledge of cloud security architecture strategies, frameworks, and reference models * Proven ability to develop effective partnerships with senior management and peer organizations. Must be able to explain technical concepts and problems to nontechnical senior executives * Ability to build Risk Models and analyze security weaknesses in complex technology deployments. * Provide security expertise and direction on projects related to cloud architecture and design, implementation, maintenance, governance, and risk management * Work with governance teams to establish automated processes and best practices for AWS, Azure IAM policies, roles, identity federation, etc. * Conduct automated (preferred) or manual security validation of cloud templates and/or cloud infrastructure * Collaborate with business units and corporate partners to ensure they build solutions consistent with the organization's policies, programs, architectural recommendations, and information security standards * Develop, establish, enforce, and sustain the Information Security Architecture, including standards and guidelines for infrastructure solutions and technologies, integration methodologies and practices, development processes, hardware platforms, and enterprise data design. * Partner with stakeholders in building and implementing a robust, scalable, and agile information security architecture * Partner with stakeholders in assessing the IT application & infrastructure portfolios today and design and execute the future state strategy to meet business objectives going forward. * Make recommendations on the strategic use of technology for leveraging business results and work with stakeholders to incorporate these recommendations into appropriate roadmaps and life cycle plans. * Anticipate and ensure alignment with long-term business requirements, ensuring identified change is reflected in the appropriate roadmaps, providing thought leadership both internally and externally * Minimize the number of architectural components and total cost of ownership while maintaining maximum of functional flexibility, reliability, and security. * Must be able to balance the role of strategist with urgency while simultaneously managing and delivering results in a growing and fast-paced environment. * Must demonstrate the ability to manage via influence and have the credibility and interpersonal skills to become respected as a thought leader. Must be capable of articulating pragmatic, sensible, and simple solutions while executing across multiple business and technical perspectives. * Act as a role model for service mentality, building long-term relationships with key internal customers and stakeholders, while remaining receptive to the customer's needs * Facilitate and steward the documenting of the architecture design and analysis work, including the capture and mapping of the relationships between architecture components.