Information Security Architect

*** W2 Contract Only – No C2C – No 3rd Parties ***
Summary

The Ash Group is hiring a

Senior Information Security Architect

for our client, a technology-forward financial services company providing customizable credit, loyalty, and payment solutions. This is a

100% Remote

12-month contract role operating on

EST hours , offering a pay rate of

$80.00

per hour (must be in the United States). You will lead the design and integration of security controls across complex IT environments, ensuring adherence to rigorous financial regulations and cloud-native security standards.
Compensation:

$80.00

per hour.
Benefits:

Medical, dental, vision, and direct primary care benefits. After six months of employment, enjoy a 4% matched 401(k) plan with immediate 100% vesting.
Duration:

12-month contract.
Location:

Remote. Candidates must be based in the United States and work EST hours.
What You’ll Be Doing

Collaborate with IT partners to design and embed security frameworks into new and existing technology solutions, acting as a lead consultant for secure application migrations.
Develop and maintain security reference architectures and strategic roadmaps, ensuring alignment with corporate policies and emerging industry threats.
Provide expert advisory services on

Cyber Security Tooling , assessing residual risk of identified threats and championing the use of defensive technologies.
Ensure strict adherence to regulatory requirements including

PCI-DSS, SOX, GLBA, and GDPR , leveraging frameworks such as

NIST 800-53

and

ISO 27001 .
Create secure patterns for

hybrid-cloud and multi-cloud

environments, utilizing cloud-native tools like

AWS GuardDuty

and

Azure Security Center .
Lead process improvement initiatives to ensure consistent delivery of security consulting across the enterprise.
What We’re Looking For

Extensive Experience:

10+ years of professional experience in Information Security, with at least 5-8 years in a dedicated Architecture or Design role.
Cloud Mastery:

3+ years of hands-on experience architecting security for

AWS and Microsoft Azure , including exposure to container orchestration (Docker/Kubernetes).
Compliance Expertise:

Deep background in

PCI-DSS compliance

and IT audit, with advanced knowledge of the

NIST-CSF

and FFIEC Cyber Assessment Tool.
Technical Breadth:

Strong understanding of Networking, Encryption/Key Management, IAM, and the secure Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
Education & Certification:

Bachelors; industry certifications such as

CISSP, CRISC, or AWS/Azure Security

are highly preferred.
Apply today to join a high-impact team driving security innovation and transformation in the financial services industry.

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