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Senior Security Architect

Senior Security Architect

CyberTecChicago, IL, United States
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Senior Security Architect

Greater Chicago Area, IL

Local to Chicago - Hybrid Role - Mandatory 3 days on-site.

$70 / hr. on C2C

6 Months

Client

Contract position- Submission slots for this role are limited and expected to fill quickly.

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Security Architect to design and lead the implementation of strategies that reduce the risk of lateral movement across our enterprise network. You will play a critical role in securing our infrastructure by developing secure configurations, segmenting networks, and aligning with industry-leading frameworks and practices.

Responsibilities :

  • Develop and implement security architecture strategies to mitigate risks from lateral movement techniques.
  • Design, document, and enforce network segmentation and access control policies.
  • Collaborate with IT, cloud, and infrastructure teams to integrate security into architecture and operations.
  • Lead and participate in security assessments, audits, and architecture reviews.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentor junior security staff.
  • Stay up to date with evolving threats, tools, and security research.
  • Identify and remediate insecure configurations in Windows and Linux environments.
  • Support detection and response through effective logging, alerting, and forensic readiness.

Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
  • 8+ years in information security, with strong experience in network security and architecture.
  • Strong understanding of lateral movement techniques (e.g., Pass-the-Hash, Kerberoasting) and mitigation strategies.
  • Proven experience with security frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-53, CIS Controls, ISO 27001).
  • Experience performing vulnerability assessments and managing remediation efforts.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills, including cross-functional collaboration.
  • Required Skills :

  • Deep knowledge of Windows and Linux system architecture and hardening.
  • Expertise in Active Directory, Azure AD, and role-based access control (RBAC).
  • Familiar with network security tools (e.g., SIEM, IDS / IPS, firewalls).
  • Experience with Azure Log Analytics, KQL, custom alerting, and log pipelines.
  • Proficiency in Python, PowerShell, and Shell scripting.
  • Understanding of protocol analysis, network monitoring, and attack surface reduction.
  • Familiar with high availability, clustering, and secure administrative practices.
  • Working knowledge of SQL Server, Oracle, and enterprise IT infrastructure.
  • Preferred Certifications :

  • CISSP, CISM, or TOGAF
  • (Bonus) : OSCP, GIAC, AZ-500, or equivalent hands-on certs
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