IT - ADMIN - Security Architect - Consultant

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an IT Security Architect Consultant based in the United States.

This role sits at the core of enterprise cybersecurity transformation, focusing on designing and operationalizing identity, access, and security automation solutions across complex IT environments. You will work closely with security, infrastructure, and IT teams to strengthen enterprise defenses, improve IAM maturity, and implement scalable security architectures. The environment is highly technical and hands-on, requiring both architectural thinking and practical engineering execution. You will be responsible for integrating and automating security tools, improving visibility through SIEM platforms, and ensuring alignment with industry security frameworks. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in large-scale environments where security, compliance, and automation intersect. Your work will directly reduce risk exposure, enhance identity governance, and strengthen overall enterprise resilience.

Accountabilities:

In this role, you will design and implement enterprise-grade security and IAM architectures while ensuring secure, scalable integration across systems and applications. You will lead efforts in identity lifecycle management, authentication systems, and access controls while driving automation across security tools using scripting and engineering practices. You will also be responsible for monitoring security events, improving threat detection through SIEM analysis, and ensuring compliance with industry frameworks. In addition, you will collaborate with cross-functional IT teams to strengthen security posture, mitigate risks, and standardize security operations across the enterprise.

• Design and implement enterprise security architectures aligned with business and compliance requirements
• Deploy and manage IAM solutions including SSO, MFA, Active Directory, and application integrations
• Develop automation scripts and workflows using Python, Bash, and related tools
• Conduct SIEM monitoring, threat detection, and security reporting activities
• Implement security controls across Linux, Windows, and network environments
• Support large-scale IT deployments with integrated security frameworks
• Ensure adherence to security standards such as NIST, CJIS, IRS 1075, and CMS MARS-E
• Identify and remediate vulnerabilities and emerging security threats

Requirements:

This role requires deep experience in cybersecurity engineering and architecture, particularly in identity and access management within large enterprise environments. You should have strong technical expertise in automation scripting, system security, and cross-platform infrastructure (Linux, Windows, networks). Experience with SIEM tools, security frameworks, and application security principles is essential. The ideal candidate is both strategic and hands-on, capable of designing solutions while also implementing and troubleshooting them in production environments.

• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, IAM, or security architecture roles
• Strong experience with Python and Bash automation development
• Hands-on expertise with IAM systems, SSO, MFA, and identity governance
• Experience with Linux, Windows, and network security protocols
• Strong knowledge of SIEM platforms, logging, and security monitoring
• Familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST, CJIS, IRS 1075, CMS MARS-E
• Understanding of application security (AppSec) principles
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CEH, OSCP, or equivalent preferred

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package (C2C or W2 engagement)
• Remote work flexibility
• Long-term 12-month contract opportunity
• Exposure to large-scale enterprise security environments
• Opportunity to work on advanced IAM and security automation initiatives
• Collaboration with experienced cybersecurity and IT teams
• Professional growth in enterprise security architecture and frameworks
• Opportunity to work with modern security tools and SIEM platforms

How Jobgether works:

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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