Information Technology Security Architect

Insight Global; Florida; On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security consulting firm in New York is looking for a security professional to assess security postures and ensure alignment with risk appetite. This role involves performing security reviews, conducting threat assessments, and collaborating with various teams to document security needs. The ideal candidate should have experience in translating technical risks into business language and engaging with stakeholders effectively. Competitive salary ranges from $120,000 to $140,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Strong application and architectural security expertise.
• Ability to translate technical risks into business terms.
• Experience in engaging with project teams for security enhancements.

Responsibilities

• Assess the security posture of enterprise-level initiatives.
• Perform security reviews of proposed architectures.
• Conduct structured threat modeling and assessments.
• Identify and communicate security risks.
• Collaborate with business and engineering teams.

Skills

Application security

Architectural security expertise

Risk assessment

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Ideal Candidate Profile

A security professional with strong application and architectural security expertise who can:

• Translate technical risks into business-relevant terms
• Engage early with project teams to improve security without slowing delivery
• Influence stakeholders while maintaining alignment with organizational risk tolerance

Day-to-day

Responsible for assessing the security posture of enterprise-level initiatives and ensuring proposed architectures align with the company’s risk appetite. This role partners with business and technical teams to evaluate designs, identify risks, and document security requirements that strengthen overall security posture.

Responsibilities

• Perform security reviews of proposed architectures and ongoing initiatives
• Conduct structured threat modeling and application security assessments
• Identify, document, and communicate security risks and mitigation strategies
• Align recommendations with organizational risk tolerance
• Collaborate with business, architecture, and engineering teams
• Produce clear, actionable security documentation for stakeholders

Compensation

$120,000 to $140,000 per year annual salary.

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.