Lead Cloud Security Architect & Strategist

Apex Fintech Solutions LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 136,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401k match

Parental leave

HSA contribution

Calm app subscription

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Apex Fintech Solutions LLC in Chicago is seeking a Lead Information Security Engineer to design security architecture and govern security across on‑premises and cloud environments. The role requires collaboration with cross‑functional teams to implement robust security controls and governance.

You will lead security reviews, mentor teams, and implement zero-trust practices using AWS security services such as GuardDuty, Security Hub, and Config, ensuring CSPM and strong cyber resiliency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of security/architecture experience.
• Experience with Python to automate security workflows.
• Hands-on AWS CSPM and security services (GuardDuty, Security Hub, Config).

Responsibilities

• Develop security architecture and coding standards aligned with internal policies and external compliance requirements.
• Lead security reviews and embed security into the SDLC for cloud, on-prem, and applications.
• Mentor development teams and provide security coaching.
• Lead and coordinate technical reviews (architectural, security, compliance).
• Evaluate existing security measures and re-architect to improve cyber resiliency.

Skills

Security architecture

Cloud security

Python scripting

Leadership/mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

Terraform (IaC)

AWS GuardDuty

AWS Security Hub

AWS Config

Job description

Apex Fintech Solutions LLC in Chicago is seeking a Lead Information Security Engineer to design security architecture and govern security across on‑premises and cloud environments. The role requires collaboration with cross‑functional teams to implement robust security controls and governance.

You will lead security reviews, mentor teams, and implement zero-trust practices using AWS security services such as GuardDuty, Security Hub, and Config, ensuring CSPM and strong cyber resiliency.