Information Security Architect

The Ash Group; United States; Remote; USD 110,208; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan with matching after 6 months

Job summary

A technology-forward financial services company is seeking a Senior Information Security Architect to lead the design and integration of security controls in a remote role. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in Information Security, particularly in AWS and Azure environments, and strong knowledge of compliance regulations. The position offers a competitive pay rate of $80.00 per hour and engaging responsibilities including collaboration with IT partners and championing defensive technologies.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience in Information Security, with 5-8 years in an Architecture role.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in cloud security for AWS and Azure.
• Advanced knowledge of PCI-DSS compliance and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design security frameworks for technology solutions.
• Maintain security reference architectures and roadmaps.
• Provide expert advisory on Cyber Security Tooling.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Create secure patterns for hybrid-cloud environments.
• Lead process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Information Security expertise

Compliance with PCI-DSS

Cloud security architecture

Risk assessment

Networking knowledge

IAM knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

CISSP certification

CRISC certification

AWS/Azure Security certification

Tools

AWS GuardDuty

Azure Security Center

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

*** W2 Contract Only – No C2C – No 3rd Parties ***

Summary

The Ash Group is hiring a Senior Information Security Architect for our client, a technology-forward financial services company providing customizable credit, loyalty, and payment solutions. This is a 100% Remote 12-month contract role operating on EST hours, offering a pay rate of $80.00 per hour (must be in the United States). You will lead the design and integration of security controls across complex IT environments, ensuring adherence to rigorous financial regulations and cloud-native security standards.

• Compensation: $80.00 per hour.
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and direct primary care benefits. After six months of employment, enjoy a 4% matched 401(k) plan with immediate 100% vesting.
• Duration: 12-month contract.
• Location: Remote. Candidates must be based in the United States and work EST hours.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Collaborate with IT partners to design and embed security frameworks into new and existing technology solutions, acting as a lead consultant for secure application migrations.
• Develop and maintain security reference architectures and strategic roadmaps, ensuring alignment with corporate policies and emerging industry threats.
• Provide expert advisory services on Cyber Security Tooling, assessing residual risk of identified threats and championing the use of defensive technologies.
• Ensure strict adherence to regulatory requirements including PCI-DSS, SOX, GLBA, and GDPR, leveraging frameworks such as NIST 800-53 and ISO 27001.
• Create secure patterns for hybrid-cloud and multi-cloud environments, utilizing cloud-native tools like AWS GuardDuty and Azure Security Center.
• Lead process improvement initiatives to ensure consistent delivery of security consulting across the enterprise.

What We’re Looking For

• Extensive Experience: 10+ years of professional experience in Information Security, with at least 5-8 years in a dedicated Architecture or Design role.
• Cloud Mastery: 3+ years of hands-on experience architecting security for AWS and Microsoft Azure, including exposure to container orchestration (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Compliance Expertise: Deep background in PCI-DSS compliance and IT audit, with advanced knowledge of the NIST-CSF and FFIEC Cyber Assessment Tool.
• Technical Breadth: Strong understanding of Networking, Encryption/Key Management, IAM, and the secure Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Education & Certification: Bachelor's; industry certifications such as CISSP, CRISC, or AWS/Azure Security are highly preferred.

Apply today to join a high-impact team driving security innovation and transformation in the financial services industry.

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