IT Security Architect

This role provides hands-on technical leadership in designing, implementing, and maintaining secure enterprise systems. The Security Architect will collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to embed security standards into enterprise architecture and project lifecycles, ensuring Security-by-Design principles are met. Responsibilities include developing strategic security architecture, designing security strategies for critical infrastructure, providing subject matter expertise, defining security requirements, enhancing S-SDLC, leading PoC initiatives, and managing cloud environments.

Must Have

• Develop and maintain strategic security architecture vision, standards, and frameworks.
• Design security strategies for critical infrastructure (endpoints, mobile, containers, authentication, threat detection).
• Provide subject matter expertise across infrastructure, applications, and databases.
• Define security requirements by evaluating business needs, risk assessments, and vulnerability analysis.
• Collaborate with development teams to enhance Secure Software Development Lifecycle (S-SDLC).
• Lead Proof of Concept initiatives for emerging security technologies.
• Maintain deep technical knowledge of Microsoft technologies (Active Directory, Office 365, Azure, Windows Servers).
• Manage and secure cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Improve PKI systems and automation.
• Review architecture for gaps and recommend security enhancements (CIS or similar frameworks).
• Stay current on emerging security technologies.
• Represent security in change control activities.
• Prepare formal security assessments and ad-hoc reports; develop metrics.
• Participate in incident response.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• At least one industry certification (CISSP, CISM, CISA, GSEC, or equivalent).
• Strong experience with container orchestration (Kubernetes) and microservices architecture.
• Experience with SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint security, and vulnerability management.
• Working knowledge of Zero Trust Network Architecture (ZTNA).
• Familiarity with compliance standards (PCI, GDPR, NIST, ISO27000).
• Deep understanding of network security, application security (OWASP Top Ten), and incident response.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Good to Have

• Experience migrating workloads to cloud and managing hybrid environments.
• Knowledge of encryption, authentication, logging, and advanced threat mitigation techniques.
• Ability to deliver security metrics and reporting to demonstrate operational posture.

Perks & Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• HSA
• FSA
• 401(k)
• Life, disability & ADD insurance
• Paid time off (for salaried personnel)
• Paid sick leave (for hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project)

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Security Architect in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Summary: This role provides hands-on technical leadership in designing, implementing, and maintaining secure enterprise systems. The Security Architect will collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to embed security standards into enterprise architecture and project lifecycles, ensuring Security-by-Design principles are met.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain strategic security architecture vision, standards, and frameworks aligned with business objectives
• Design security strategies for critical infrastructure, including endpoints, mobile devices, containers, authentication, and threat detection
• Provide subject matter expertise across infrastructure (on-prem and cloud), applications, and databases
• Define security requirements and strategies by evaluating business needs, conducting risk assessments, and analyzing vulnerabilities
• Collaborate with development teams to enhance Secure Software Development Lifecycle (S-SDLC)
• Lead Proof of Concept initiatives for emerging security technologies
• Maintain deep technical knowledge of Microsoft technologies (Active Directory, Office 365, Azure, Windows Servers)
• Manage and secure cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP) for optimal performance and compliance
• Improve PKI systems and automation in partnership with Engineering
• Review architecture for gaps and recommend security enhancements aligned with CIS or similar frameworks
• Stay current on emerging security technologies and integrate them into architecture design
• Represent security in change control activities and ensure adherence to best practices
• Prepare formal security assessments and ad-hoc reports; develop metrics to measure security posture
• Participate in incident response and other security-related duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field preferred
• At least one industry certification (CISSP, CISM, CISA, GSEC, or equivalent)
• Strong experience with container orchestration (Kubernetes) and microservices architecture
• Experience with SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint security, and vulnerability management
• Working knowledge of Zero Trust Network Architecture (ZTNA)
• Familiarity with compliance standards (PCI, GDPR, NIST, ISO27000)
• Deep understanding of network security, application security (OWASP Top Ten), and incident response
• Excellent communication and leadership skills; Ability to influence stakeholders and manage multiple priorities

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience migrating workloads to cloud and managing hybrid environments
• Knowledge of encryption, authentication, logging, and advanced threat mitigation techniques
• Ability to deliver security metrics and reporting to demonstrate operational posture