Security Architect

Security Architect DETAILS Location: Remote Position Type: 12M Contract Hourly / Salary: to 120W2 (based on experience level) JOB SUMMARY Vaco is currently seeking a Security Architect for a 12M Contract opportunity that is remote. The Security Architect will lead Enterprise Security Architecture initiatives focused on strengthening the organization's security posture across applications, cloud platforms, infrastructure, APIs, and data environments. The Security Architect will partner with engineering, infrastructure, and business teams to embed secure-by-design principles throughout the solution lifecycle by conducting security architecture reviews, cloud and data security assessments, and application security evaluations. The Security Architect will define and recommend security controls spanning identity and access management, network security, vulnerability management, API protection, and data governance while developing security standards, reference architectures, and best practices that improve resilience, reduce risk, and ensure compliance with organizational and industry security requirements. Security Architecture Reviews – Conducting End-to-End Security Architecture Reviews for Applications / SaaS Platforms / Infrastructure Projects | Evaluating Designs Against Established Security Standards / Identifying Security Gaps / Recommending Practical Risk Mitigations / Applying Secure-by-Design Principles Early in the Solution Lifecycle Data Risk / Protection – Assessing Data Flows / Storage / Access Patterns / Sensitive Data Controls | Recommending Improvements to Encryption / Data Masking / Access Governance / Monitoring / Databricks Security Configurations / Varonis Data Classification / Access Auditing / Insider Threat Monitoring Cloud Security Assessments – Leading Security Assessments Across Cloud Environments / Workloads | Evaluating Configurations / Network Segmentation / Identity Boundaries / Logging / Workload Protections / Recommending Hardening Measures Aligned with Cloud Provider Best Practices / Organizational Cloud Security Frameworks Application / API Security – Providing Architectural Oversight for Penetration Testing / SAST / DAST Activities | Reviewing Findings / Recommending Remediation Strategies / Validating Secure Development Practices / Assessing API Authentication / Authorization / Rate Limiting / API Key / Secret / Token Management Identity / Access / Endpoint Security – Applying IAM / PAM Principles Supporting Least Privilege / Separation of Duties / Strong Authentication | Championing Phishing-Resistant MFA Using FIDO2 / Hardware-Backed Authenticators / Guiding MDM / MAM Strategies for Secure Mobile / Endpoint Access Network Security / Vulnerability Management – Evaluating Network Architectures / Segmentation Strategies / Perimeter Controls / Zero-Trust Controls | Partnering with Infrastructure / Operations Teams to Prioritize Vulnerability Remediation / Recommend Architectural Changes Reducing Security Exposure Security Advisory / Governance – Serving as a Trusted Advisor on Enterprise Security Architecture | Documenting Architectural Decisions / Maintaining Reference Architectures / Developing Reusable Security Patterns / Contributing to Security Standards / Policies JOB REQUIREMENTS Security Architecture Reviews – Performing Security Architecture Reviews Across Applications / SaaS Solutions / Infrastructure Environments Data Security – Conducting Data Flow Analysis / Data Risk Assessments / Sensitive Data Protection using Databricks / Varonis Cloud Security – Assessing Cloud Environments / Cloud-Native Security Controls / Cloud Security Best Practices API Security – Designing Secure API Architectures / Authentication / Authorization / API Key / Secret / Token Management IAM / PAM – Applying IAM / PAM Concepts Supporting Authentication / Authorization / Privilege Management / Identity Governance Modern Authentication – Implementing Phishing-Resistant MFA / FIDO2 / Modern Authentication Standards Mobile / Endpoint Security – Supporting MDM / MAM Platforms / Secure Mobile / Endpoint Management Strategies Network Security – Applying TCP/IP / Network Segmentation / Firewalls / Proxies / DNS / Vulnerability Remediation Practices Application Security – Supporting Penetration Testing / SAST / DAST Processes / Secure Application Development Practices Cyber Resilience / Disaster Recovery – Supporting Cyber Resilience Capabilities / Disaster Recovery Technologies / Business Continuity Strategies PREFERRED (not required) Security Certifications – CISSP / CCSP / SABSA / AWS Security / MS Azure Security / Google Cloud Security Certifications, etc. Security Frameworks – Applying NIST CSF / ISO 27001 / CIS Controls / Zero-Trust Reference Models to Security Architecture Initiatives Regulatory Compliance – Supporting Security Architecture within HIPAA / PCI / SOX / GDPR, etc. Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. 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You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. For residents of Ontario, Canada: Based on Highspring’s discussions with its Client, Highspring’s understanding is that this position for employment is a current vacancy (either through Highspring as a contractor or with the client directly). 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Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client’s use of AI products in hiring. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual’s skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.aa415a4b-8b21-40fc-a65c-70d2b25ca29a Vaco