Cybersecurity Solutions Architect in Tampa at #1 MSSP

Ridgeit; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

401k (Match)

Job summary

Ridgeit is seeking a Cybersecurity Consultant with 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, especially in IAM, CASB, and EDR/XDR platforms. The role involves client engagement, designing security solutions, and advising on cloud security strategies. Strong scripting skills and communication abilities are essential. The position is on-site at our Tampa headquarters and offers health insurance, paid time off, and 401k matching.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with 3 years in consulting or architecture.
• Proven expertise in IAM platforms, CASB tools, and EDR/XDR platforms.
• Strong understanding of cloud service models and security frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, conducting security assessments.
• Design and implement IAM solutions and endpoint protection strategies.
• Deploy CASB platforms and advise clients on cloud risk management.

Skills

Cybersecurity expertise

IAM platform expertise

Cloud security knowledge

Proficiency in scripting

Strong communication skills

Tools

Okta

Auth0

Netskope

CrowdStrike

SentinelOne

Job description

Overview

Cybersecurity is one of the fastest growing industries and Ridge is pioneering Managed IT. Jobs in cybersecurity are expected to grow by 18% over the next 5 years and we are growing too. If you think you're a great fit for our team, apply now.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Engagement & Solution Design: Act as a trusted advisor to clients, conducting security assessments and designing future-state architectures. Lead technical workshops, architecture reviews, and roadmap planning sessions. Translate business and compliance requirements into secure, scalable technical solutions. Present findings and recommendations to both technical and executive stakeholders.
• IAM Architecture: Design and implement IAM solutions using Okta, Auth0, or similar technologies. Architect secure SSO, MFA, and RBAC strategies using SAML, OIDC, and OAuth2. Guide clients on identity lifecycle management, provisioning, and governance. Automate IAM workflows and integrations using PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
• CASB & Cloud Security: Deploy and configure CASB platforms such as Netskope, MDCA, Zscaler, and others. Define and enforce DLP, access control, and shadow IT policies. Integrate CASB with IAM, SIEM, SOAR, and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP). Advise clients on cloud risk management and Zero Trust adoption.
• Endpoint Security: Design and implement endpoint protection strategies using CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, or similar EDR/XDR tools. Conduct threat modeling, incident response planning, and endpoint hardening. Integrate endpoint tools with broader security ecosystems and automate response workflows.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 3 years in a consulting or architecture role.
• Proven expertise in:
  • IAM platforms: Okta, Auth0, or similar
  • CASB tools: Netskope, MDCA, Zscaler, etc.
  • EDR/XDR platforms: CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, etc.
• Strong understanding of authentication protocols, cloud security, Zero Trust, and data protection
• Cloud service models (SaaS, IaaS, PaaS)
• Security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, MITRE ATT&CK)
• Proficiency in scripting (PowerShell, Python) and API integrations
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to lead client engagements

Location

• On-site at our Tampa Headquarters, 500 N. Westshore Blvd., Tampa, FL

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• 401k (Match)

Who We Are

Ridge IT Cyber is the top-ranked Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) on the Inc. 5000 list for 2023. Our cybersecurity and IT solutions serve enterprises, small and medium-sized businesses, private commercial companies, and federal agencies, focusing on security, compliance, and budget-conscious operations.

Equal Opportunity

Ridge IT Cyber is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy or related medical conditions, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family medical history or genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.