Security Architect - SA 25-34514

Job Title: Security Architect
Location: New York, NY
Duration: 6-Month Contract

Position Summary

Seeking an experienced Security Architect to support enterprise-level cloud security and risk management initiatives. This role serves as a bridge between security strategy and technical implementation, translating business and regulatory requirements into effective security architecture, controls, and operational practices. The Security Architect will work closely with engineering, architecture, and leadership teams to ensure consistent, compliant, and secure technology environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and manage Oracle Cloud security tools, including Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) solutions

• Conduct annual security assessments of Oracle Cloud environments

• Deploy, configure, and manage Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) within Oracle Cloud

• Integrate Oracle Cloud with third-party security technologies such as sandboxing and SIEM/log management platforms

• Lead and guide security architecture design and implementation across enterprise systems

• Participate in security solution design during pre-implementation phases

• Identify emerging security risks, vulnerabilities, and control gaps; recommend mitigation strategies

• Perform application and infrastructure vulnerability assessments and design countermeasures

• Design and implement security controls aligned with information assurance principles

• Provide security architecture guidance to senior leadership and cross-functional teams

• Collaborate with enterprise architecture and security engineering teams to align business, technical, and security requirements

• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and audit requirements

• Stay current on cybersecurity threats, trends, and industry regulations

Required Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of infrastructure, application, and security protocols

• Deep knowledge of security frameworks and standards such as HIPAA/HITECH, NIST CSF, ISO 27001/27002, and PCI-DSS

• Knowledge of encryption algorithms and secure data handling

• Experience identifying and mitigating known vulnerabilities from advisories and alerts

• Strong understanding of network security architecture concepts (e.g., defense-in-depth, traffic flows, TCP/IP, OSI model)

• Experience with identity and access management technologies (Active Directory, MFA, PKI, access federation)

• Experience working across operating systems (Windows, Linux, UNIX, macOS)

• Knowledge of secure configuration management and security operations practices

• Familiarity with software engineering principles

• Ability to assess the robustness, resilience, and reliability of security systems

• Understanding of IT supply chain security and risk management practices

Preferred Skills & Attributes

• High level of integrity and ability to work independently

• Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

• Willingness to support special projects and flexible work schedules when needed

• Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or related field

• One or more of the following certifications preferred:

  • CISSP

  • CISM

  • GSEC

  • CEH

  • Other relevant security certifications

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of overall IT experience

• At least 7 years of dedicated experience in IT/Cybersecurity, including solution and security architecture design