Sr. Enterprise Cyber Security Architect (Cloud/Data/AppSec/IaaC) - ConsultNet

Sr. Enterprise Cyber Security Architect (IAM / Big Data / Application Security / IaaC)
Anywhere, US (100% Remote)
Long-Term Contract

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a candidate with extensive cybersecurity experience across various disciplines. This role requires a self-starter who is well-versed in industry-wide threats and risks (e.g., OWASP). The ideal candidate should have a blend of architecture and hands-on engineering experience. They will be expected to deploy architecture, write scripts, and work with Infrastructure as Code. Outstanding communication and collaboration skills are essential to work cross-functionally with CIS and broader tech teams enterprise-wide.

Responsibilities:

• Advise stakeholders and translate business requirements into secure, scalable, and reliable cloud solutions.
• Design security architectures and develop patterns and frameworks aligned with business and security needs.
• Lead initiatives related to modernizing data technology and cloud information architecture.
• Optimize and integrate cybersecurity tools and capabilities within existing infrastructure.
• Stay informed about cybersecurity trends, risk & threat intelligence, and governance practices.
• Provide technical leadership in vulnerability management, secure development lifecycles, and security operations/engineering.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or related field (Master's degree preferred).
• 10+ years of hands-on technical experience in information security, focusing on security architecture, vulnerability management, secure development lifecycle, and/or security operations/engineering.
• 5+ years of cloud security experience across data, application, IAM, and infrastructure domains on multi-cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA highly desired; AWS Security and/or Azure Security certifications preferred.
• Familiarity with major security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, ISO, PCI, FedRAMP).
• Strong experience in Big-Data security/analytics, application security, and IAM.
• Preferred experience in data governance and data security best practices.
• Proficiency in data security frameworks, data quality frameworks, metadata management, and data catalogs.
• In-depth understanding of cloud-native security tools (e.g., SIEM, CNAPP, CSPM, runtime monitoring).
• Hands-on experience with DevOps and CI/CD tooling, containers, and microservices.
• Comprehensive knowledge of IT architectural concepts and security patterns.
• Proven ability to assess and ensure system resilience and dependability.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Growth mindset with a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.