Security Architect – Cloud & Enterprise Security - NJ

Location: Hybrid (4 days onsite) | Type: Full-time | Industry: [Add industry here, e.g., Healthcare, Finance]

We’re seeking a Security Architect with strong hands-on expertise across enterprise and cloud security environments (Azure, GCP). You’ll design secure architectures, drive security strategy, and implement modern security tools and frameworks to protect a hybrid infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and implement security solutions across cloud (Azure, GCP), on-prem, and hybrid environments

• Apply Zero Trust, network segmentation, and IAM best practices

• Lead incident response, root cause analysis, and threat mitigation

• Oversee firewalls, secure gateways, EDR, MDR, ITDR, and DLP

• Integrate security automation (DevSecOps, scripting: Python, PowerShell, Terraform)

• Align security controls with frameworks: NIST, ISO 27001, CIS, Zero Trust

• Guide IAM, MFA, PAM, and secure authentication (Okta, AD, Microsoft Authenticator)

Requirements

• 7–10 years of experience in cybersecurity architecture or cloud security

• Deep knowledge of:

  • Cloud platforms: Azure, GCP

  • Security tools: Zscaler, CrowdStrike, Proofpoint, Palo Alto, Cisco

  • IAM & Authentication: Okta, AD, MFA

  • Security frameworks: NIST, CIS, ISO 27001, Zero Trust

• Strong scripting/automation (Python, PowerShell, Terraform)

• Excellent collaboration and communication skills

Certifications

• Required: CISSP

• Preferred: CISM, CCSP