AWS Security Architect

• Participate in architecture and design reviews.
• Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments.
• Identify security risks early in project lifecycles.
• Support modernization initiatives within retail technology.
• Provide practical security guidance to project teams.
• Collaborate across architecture and leadership groups.

Success Factors:

• Integrate early into projects.
• Provide sound architectural and risk-based recommendations.
• Reduce late-stage security surprises.
• Become a trusted partner to retail technology teams.
• Balance security requirements with business objectives.

Work Arrangement:

• Limited travel may occasionally be required for workshops or architecture team meetings.

Additional Guidance:

• Security certifications are a plus but are not required.
• Formal architecture frameworks are not a major focus; practical application and problem-solving are more important.

Senior-level Security Architect with approximately 8+ years of experience, ideally having progressed from an engineering background into architecture. Proven experience working closely with Application, Infrastructure, and Solution Architects. Demonstrates strong communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders, as well as regulatory and compliance-focused audiences.

Critical Technical Experience:

• Application Security.
• API Security.
• Identity & Access Management (IAM).
• Network Security.
• Hybrid Cloud Environments.
• Security Architecture within large-scale modernization or transformation programs.
• AWS and Azure cloud security expertise.
• Experience supporting migrations from on-premises environments to cloud platforms.

Preferred Industry Backgrounds:

• Lottery/Gaming (highly preferred).
• Casino/Gaming.
• Retail.

Our Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities

Founded in 2010 and headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area, Cynet Systems Inc. is a leading technology staffing and workforce solutions company serving Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and enterprise organizations across the United States and Canada. We deliver agile, scalable talent solutions across IT, engineering, life sciences, clinical, and professional staffing, powered by a high-performing recruitment engine operating across North America and Asia.