Information Security Architect -- w/ IoT and Telco

American Workforce Solutions; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

American Workforce Solutions is looking for an experienced Information Security Architect to lead the design and implementation of security architecture across Telecom infrastructure, AI systems, IoT ecosystems, and HIPAA-compliant environments. This role demands over 7 years of experience in Information Security Architecture with a strong emphasis on practical implementation. Responsibilities include developing security guardrails for AI, managing compliance programs for HIPAA, and collaborating with teams to enhance security measures. The ideal candidate possesses relevant certifications and a proven track record in the outlined domains.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience in Information Security Architecture.
• Experience with Telecom infrastructure and devices.
• Strong understanding of cloud-native security.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of enterprise security architecture.
• Secure AI data pipelines to comply with HIPAA and privacy regulations.
• Partner with teams on threat modeling and incident response architecture.

Skills

Telecom security architecture

IoT security

AI/ML security

HIPAA compliance

Security tool management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field

Tools

Rapid7

Cisco security infrastructure

Crowdstrike

Job description

The Information Security Architect will lead the design and implementation of enterprise security architecture with a primary focus on Telecom infrastructure & devices, IoT ecosystems, AI systems, and HIPAA-compliant environments.

This role requires deep, hands-on experience and a proven track record in these critical areas. The architect will ensure defense-in-depth security across cloud, hybrid, and on-prem environments while aligning with regulatory requirements including HIPAA, FCC, and CPNI.

This position emphasizes practical implementation experience — the ability to articulate real-world scenarios, specific tools/platforms used, and measurable outcomes — rather than theoretical knowledge alone.

What you will do:

Telecom, Mobile & IoT Security (Primary Focus)

• Architect and implement security for voice and telecom networks, including signaling protocols (SIP, RTP), carrier devices, and device provisioning systems.
• Design secure configurations, firmware lifecycle management, encryption, authentication, and network segmentation for IoT endpoints and fleets.
• Implement zero-trust architecture patterns for IoT and telecom environments.
• Ensure telecom infrastructure meets FCC, CPNI, and CALEA requirements.

AI and Data Security (Primary Focus)

• Define and implement AI/ML and Agentic AI security guardrails, including model access controls, prompt sanitization, model drift monitoring, and data provenance.
• Develop governance policies for secure use of AI APIs, LLMs, and autonomous agent frameworks.
• Secure AI data pipelines to comply with HIPAA and privacy regulations.
• Address AI-specific risks such as model poisoning, adversarial attacks, and data leakage.

HIPAA & Regulatory Compliance

• Design, implement, and maintain HIPAA-compliant security programs with strong emphasis on technical safeguards for PHI.
• Lead security risk assessments, audits, and remediation efforts related to HIPAA and FCC requirements.
• Ensure security-by-design principles are embedded in all relevant technology initiatives.

Security Architecture & Collaboration

• Partner with SecOps, Network Engineering, Cloud, and AI Innovation teams on threat modeling, detection strategy, and incident response architecture.
• Evaluate and recommend security technologies and processes specifically addressing Telecom, IoT, AI, and HIPAA challenges.
• Contribute to vulnerability management, SIEM architecture, and secure configuration baselines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field
• 7+ years of progressive experience in Information Security Architecture roles with significant depth in Telecom infrastructure/devices, IoT, AI/ML security, and HIPAA.
• Demonstrated ability to articulate “been there, done that” experience — including specific tools, platforms, implementation details, and project outcomes.

Required Experience

• IoT fleet security, device identity management, and segmentation
• AI/ML security, including governance of LLMs and agentic AI systems
• Designing and maintaining HIPAA-compliant environments and PHI protections
• Strong understanding of relevant frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, CIS) and cloud-native security (AWS, Azure).
• Experience with security tools such as Rapid7 (vulnerability management), Cisco security infrastructure, and EDR platforms (e.g., Crowdstrike) is preferred.
• Certifications: CISSP, CCSP, or equivalent strongly preferred. AI Security or Telecom-related certifications a plus.

This role prioritizes candidates who have successfully designed, implemented, and operated security solutions in the above domains and can clearly demonstrate their experience during the interview process.