A leading Cyber Firm is seeking an experienced Security Architect for a long term contract with a large enterprise customer of theirs. 100% remote. $1000 to $1,100 per day. Key Responsibilities Define and maintain security architecture principles, standards, and reference architectures. Provide security architecture guidance for enterprise, cloud, infrastructure, application, and data initiatives. Ensure security requirements are embedded throughout the solution lifecycle using Secure by Design and Security by Default principles. Conduct architecture and design reviews, threat modelling, security risk assessments, and control evaluations. Partner with project teams, engineers, and stakeholders to design secure solutions that balance risk, usability, and business outcomes. Develop and maintain security patterns, guardrails, and security design standards. Assess emerging technologies and recommend appropriate security controls. Support compliance with relevant regulatory, legal, and industry frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CIS Controls, SOC2, PCI DSS, APRA CPS 234, Essential Eight). Contribute to security governance, risk management, and audit activities. Provide leadership and mentorship to engineering and architecture teams on security best practices. Required Skills & Experience 8 years of experience in cybersecurity, with significant experience in security architecture. Demonstrated expertise across multiple security domains, including: Cloud Security (Azure, AWS and/or GCP) Identity and Access Management (IAM/PAM) Network and Infrastructure Security Application and API Security Data Protection and Encryption Security Operations and Detection Controls Governance, Risk, Compliance, and Security Assurance Strong experience applying Secure by Design , threat modelling, and risk-based security methodologies. Experience designing security controls for complex enterprise environments and digital transformation programs. Strong understanding of security frameworks and regulatory compliance requirements. Exceptional stakeholder engagement, communication, and influencing skills. Relevant security certifications such as CISSP, SABSA, TOGAF, CCSP, AZ-500, or equivalent are highly regarded.
