Security Architect

Security Architect

Due to specific project and client requirements, this position is open to U.S. Citizens and U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents (Green Card holders). Sponsorship is not available at this time. Danta Technologies evaluates all candidates in compliance with the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and EEOC guidelines. All hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Location: Dallas TX 75202

Mode: Contract (6+ Months) - Onsite from Day 1

Job Summary

Experienced Security Architect with 10-15+ years of cybersecurity and network security experience, including 5+ years in SASE/SSE, Zero Trust, cloud security, and enterprise security transformations. Responsible for leading the architecture, design, and technical governance of SSE solutions, ensuring alignment with business, security, compliance, and operational requirements. Provides technical leadership throughout design, implementation, migration, and transition phases.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead architecture, design, and deployment strategy for SSE platforms, including SWG, ZTNA, Secure Browser, DEM, URL Filtering, and Threat Prevention.
• Conduct discovery workshops and assess current-state network, security, identity, and application architecture.
• Develop High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) documents.
• Define architecture standards, security controls, and implementation best practices.
• Design traffic steering, service connection, routing, authentication, and policy frameworks.
• Provide technical leadership during implementation, migration, testing, and rollout activities.
• Review and validate security policies, user access models, segmentation strategies, and compliance requirements.
• Lead technical risk assessments and mitigation planning.
• Support UAT planning, design validation, and production readiness reviews.
• Provide governance and oversight during cutover and hypercare phases.
• Drive knowledge transfer and transition to operational support teams.

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• Master's degree preferred

Skills & Certifications

Technical Skills

• SSE/SASE Platforms (Palo Alto Prisma Access, Zscaler, Netskope, Cisco SSE or equivalent)
• Secure Web Gateway (SWG)
• Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)
• Identity & Access Management (SSO, MFA, Conditional Access)
• Cloud Security (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Network Security and Routing Concepts
• VPN Technologies and Traffic Steering
• SIEM and Security Integrations
• Threat Prevention, URL Filtering, SSL Inspection
• Security Architecture and Enterprise Design

Preferred Certifications

• CISSP
• CCSP
• PCNSE / Palo Alto Prisma Access
• Zscaler Certified Architect
• CCIE Security / CCNP Security
• Azure Security Engineer or equivalent

Notes: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Benefits: Danta offers a compensation package to all W2 employees that are competitive in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, the option to elect healthcare insurance (Dental, Medical, Vision), Major holidays and Paid sick leave as per state law. The rate/Salary range is dependent on numerous factors including Qualification, Experience and Location.