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Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company

Security Architect

Hybrid

Fort mill, United states

$ 80 /hour

Senior

Freelance

17-09-2025

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Networking Training Architecture Security Architecture Enterprise Architecture System Administration AWS

Job Specifications

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10+ years' experience in Cybersecurity
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Job Overview:
Cybersecurity team is seeking an exceptional Security Architect to engage on project efforts in M&As, Data, Cloud, and On-prem security architectures. As the Security Architect, you will work side by side with our Development, Operations, Business units, and Enterprise Architecture teams to ensure our environments are secured and monitored. The right person for this role will have a broad technical security background with a focus on security design, and architectures.
Responsibilities:
* Designs and delivers best-in-class security architecture and patterns, leveraging defensible industry reference models and standards.
* Drives the maturation of network, infrastructure, and data security capabilities, aligning with strategic goals and regulatory requirements.
* Acts as a trusted subject matter expert (SME), advising on cybersecurity best practices and emerging trends.
* Provides SME support for M&A activities, ensuring secure integration and implementation of solutions across acquired entities.
* Collaborates with Data and Enterprise Architects to secure sensitive information using advanced techniques such as data masking and tokenization, evaluating trade-offs of each control.
* Documents, communicates, and maintains security requirements, enabling secure design and development across business and technology teams.
* Identifies cybersecurity risks and opportunities across domains and partner organizations, recommending actionable solutions to mitigate threats.
* Develops, reviews, and approves cybersecurity standards, partnering with domain teams to ensure alignment and validate control effectiveness.
* Analyzes emerging threats and vulnerabilities, implements mitigation strategies, and communicates risk impacts to relevant stakeholders.
* Performs additional duties as needed, contributing to the overall success of the security architecture function.
Requirements:
* 10+ years' experience in Cybersecurity
* 7+ years of experience in a technical infrastructure or systems role prior to security experience within the data, networking and/or system administration discipline
* 8+ years of experience working knowledge of information security controls, guidelines, and standards (e.g., ISO27000 series, OWASP, CSA CCM, CIS 20 Critical Security Controls, SOX, and NIST).
Core Competencies:
* Must be self-driven, yet flexible and highly adept at consulting, negotiating, communicating, consensus building, and presenting.
* Ability to remain calm under pressure while managing multiple tasks.
* Demonstrated ability to learn from mistakes and apply constructive feedback to improve performance.
Preferences:
* CCSP/Other Cloud Specific Certification, CISSP and/or GIAC are a plus
* In-depth knowledge of AWS and its core services, including EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, and security-related services like security groups, ACLs AWS Security Hub, AWS WAF.
* Solid experience securing scalable web architectures and distributed systems.
* Solid understanding of malware, emerging threats, attacks, and vulnerability management.

Estimated Min Rate: $55.00
Estimated Max Rate: $80.00

What's In It for You?
We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh's network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh's extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh's vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:

Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
MetLife Voluntary Benefits
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401K Retirement Savings Plan
Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
Referral Bonus Programs
Certification and training opportunities

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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