Cyber Security Engineer / Architect

TEKsystems; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

TEKsystems seeks an experienced Cybersecurity Architect to lead design, implementation, and evolution of a large-scale enterprise security program. You will drive security architecture strategy, strengthen cyber defenses, and provide technical leadership across complex infrastructure and security operations.

The role focuses on designing secure remote access with MFA, enforcing least-privilege, and deploying SIEM capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in a relevant field with 7+ years of experience; or Master’s with 5+ years; or PhD with 4+ years.
• Experience designing and securing large, complex environments.
• Strong leadership and ability to communicate with technical and executive stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise security architectures and operations.
• Lead Zero Trust initiatives, network segmentation, and security modernization.
• Develop security standards, reference architectures, and technical roadmaps.
• Architect and manage NGFW platforms, centralized policy management, and threat prevention services.

Skills

Security architecture

Zero Trust

Incident response

Threat prevention

Vulnerability management

Governance & compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/Info Security/CS/Engineering

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

Palo Alto Networks

NGFW

VPN technologies

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Architect to lead the design, implementation, and evolution of a large-scale enterprise security program supporting a highly visible and mission-critical environment. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact by driving security architecture strategy, strengthening cyber defenses, implementing Zero Trust initiatives, and providing technical leadership across complex infrastructure and security operations.

As the Cybersecurity Architect, you will serve as a technical leader responsible for developing and maintaining enterprise-wide security architecture and security operations capabilities.

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise security architectures aligned with industry best practices and compliance requirements
• Develop security standards, reference architectures, and technical roadmaps.
• Lead Zero Trust initiatives, network segmentation strategies, and security modernization efforts.
• Evaluate and recommend emerging security technologies and solutions.
• Architect and manage next-generation firewall platforms, centralized policy management, and advanced threat prevention services.
• Develop enterprise security policies, rule sets, and access controls.
• Serve as the last escalation point for firewall engineering, troubleshooting, and security design.
• Design secure remote access solutions with MFA and least-privilege access principles.
• Architect site-to-site and remote user VPN solutions.
• Enhance identity-aware access controls and secure connectivity strategies.
• Design and secure corporate and guest wireless environments.
• Implement secure authentication, network segmentation, and encryption standards.
• Strengthen enterprise infrastructure against evolving cyber threats.
• Lead the design, deployment, and optimization of enterprise SIEM capabilities.
• Develop advanced detection content, correlation rules, dashboards, and reporting.
• Improve visibility across cloud, network, endpoint, and infrastructure platforms.
• Develop and enhance incident response plans, procedures, and playbooks.
• Lead technical response efforts during critical cybersecurity incidents.
• Conduct post-incident analyses and drive continuous security improvements.
• Ensure security solutions align with applicable regulatory and security frameworks.
• Conduct security assessments and identify opportunities for risk reduction.
• Develop remediation plans and security improvement initiatives.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field with 7+ years of relevant experience; OR
• Master's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience; OR
• PhD with 4+ years of relevant experience.

Certifications

• CISSP
• GREM
• GIAC Certifications
• Equivalent advanced cybersecurity certifications

Ideal candidates will have experience with:

• Enterprise cybersecurity architecture
• Palo Alto Networks technologies
• Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW)
• Security Operations Centers (SOC)
• SIEM platforms and threat detection
• Network security engineering
• Zero Trust architecture
• VPN technologies
• Wireless security
• Incident response
• Threat prevention and vulnerability management
• Security governance and compliance frameworks

What Makes You Successful

• Strong leadership and technical decision-making skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and executive stakeholders.
• Proven experience designing and securing large, complex environments.
• Strong project management and prioritization skills.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, mission-critical environments.
• Experience leading multiple cybersecurity initiatives simultaneously.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Orange, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $90.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Orange,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 7, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.