Cyber Security Architect

Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company; Fort Mill (SC); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life & Disability Insurance

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll

Referral Bonus Programs

Certification and training

Job summary

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is seeking a Cyber Security Architect focused on API security reviews. The role is a 12-month contract in Fort Mill, SC with a hybrid 2–3 days per week schedule.

You will architect secure API ecosystems across cloud and on-prem environments, lead security design efforts, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to enforce zero-trust and secure DevOps practices. The candidate will model threats, assess risk, manage vulnerabilities, and contribute to SIEM and

Qualifications

• Experience securing APIs across Cloud and On-Prem environments.
• Ability to translate security controls into reusable design patterns.
• Familiarity with industry frameworks and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Secure APIs with access control, OAuth, JWT and gateway security.
• Develop reusable security design patterns across stacks and domains.
• Craft security standards and policies aligned with best practices and regs.
• Lead design of security architectures balancing protection with business agility.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align security with business objectives.
• Demonstrate expertise in zero-trust, secure DevOps, and identity management.
• Perform threat modeling, risk assessment and vulnerability management; contribute to SIEM and incident response.
• Conduct threat analysis to reduce business impact and oversee a risk management framework.
• Secure ML models and data privacy in AI training; apply ethical AI in security apps.

Skills

API security

OAuth / JWT

API gateway security

Security design patterns

Security standards & policies

Zero-trust architecture

Threat modeling

Risk assessment

SIEM & incident response

Cloud & on-prem security

Job description

Cyber Security Architect

12 month contract

Fort Mill, SC (Hybrid 2-3 days a week)

Cyber Security Architect focused on API Security Reviews

Job Overview

Our Information Security team is seeking an exceptional Security Architect to engage in API project efforts in Cloud, On-prem and Data security architectures. As the Security Architect at our firm, you will work side by side with our Development, Operations, Business units, and Enterprise Architecture teams to ensure our environment is secured and monitored. The right person for this role will have a broad technical cloud security background with a focus on security design, detection, prevention, and response to security threats.

Responsibilities

• Secure APIs by implementing robust access control mechanisms, OAuth, JWT, and configuring API gateway security to ensure authenticated and authorized access.
• Develop reusable security design patterns addressing common cybersecurity challenges, ensuring consistency and best practices across diverse technology stacks and business domains.
• Craft clear, actionable security standards and policies, aligning them with industry best practices and regulatory requirements while ensuring adaptability to emerging technologies.
• Lead the design and innovation of security architectures, integrating advanced technologies to protect against evolving threats while enabling business agility and growth.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to align security initiatives with business objectives, ensuring broad support and integration at all levels.
• Expertise in cybersecurity frameworks, network security, cloud security, identity management, and encryption, with proficiency in implementing zero-trust architectures and secure DevOps practices across diverse IT environments.
• Threat modeling, risk assessment, and vulnerability management, coupled with experience in SIEM implementation, log analysis, and incident response in complex enterprise settings.
• Conduct thorough threat analysis using intelligence and analytics to identify and mitigate potential security risks proactively, reducing business impact.
• Implement and oversee a risk management framework, balancing security investments with business needs to protect assets while supporting growth and innovation.
• Securing machine learning models against adversarial attacks, ensuring data privacy in AI training sets, and implementing ethical AI principles in security applications.

Estimated Min Rate: $70.00

Estimated Max Rate: $95.00

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.

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