IT Security Architect / Security Professional

Job Description

Our client is seeking an IT Security Architect to lead the design, implementation, and enforcement of security frameworks for their end client's CMS modernization initiative. The Security Architect will be responsible for ensuring the system’s integrity, confidentiality, and compliance with federal standards across all modernization phases. The ideal candidate has expertise in security architecture, penetration testing, cloud security, and federal compliance frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

Define, design, and implement security architecture for the Client Management System modernization program.

Conduct threat modeling, penetration testing, and risk assessments to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.

Ensure all modernization efforts align with federal IT security standards (FISMA, FedRAMP, NIST).

Collaborate with network architects, developers, and system engineers to embed security across architecture, infrastructure, and applications.

Develop and enforce security governance, access controls, and monitoring strategies.

Provide subject matter expertise on cloud security in Azure environments, including secure interconnections and hybrid infrastructures.

Lead incident response planning and security testing for new features prior to production deployment.

Maintain documentation for security policies, standards, and procedures to support compliance and audits.

Support backwards compatibility and phased modernization while ensuring secure coexistence of legacy and modernized systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in security architecture and penetration testing.
• Strong knowledge of cloud security practices and Microsoft Azure environments.
• Hands-on experience with security governance frameworks, access management, and compliance standards.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Required Certifications (one or more) :

Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH – EC - Council)

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP – ISC2)

Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP – ISC2)

Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA – ISACA)

Benefits

(Our client's industry-leading benefits package contributes to approximately 30% of your total compensation package!) :

EEO Commitment

Our client is an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related technical field. 5+ years of professional experience in security architecture and penetration testing. Strong knowledge of cloud security practices and Microsoft Azure environments. Hands-on experience with security governance frameworks, access management, and compliance standards. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Required Certifications (one or more) : Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH – EC - Council) Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP – ISC2) Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP – ISC2) Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA – ISACA)