Platform Architect | Remote, US

Lensa; Overland Park (KS); Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a skilled cybersecurity professional to join their team as a Platform Architect. This role involves providing technical mentorship, maintaining knowledge of IT security operations, and leveraging cloud services to enhance security. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in the IT field, particularly in cloud technologies and secure DevOps practices, and will work remotely anywhere in the continental U.S.

Benefits

Work/life balance

Professional training resources

Opportunity to work on complex projects

Volunteer opportunities

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of experience in the IT industry.
• Mandatory experience with Cloud (AWS, Azure) and Infrastructure as Code.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert support and technical mentoring to the implementation team.
• Plan and oversee testing phases, including design and development.

Skills

Cloud

Python

DevOps

Incident Response

Vulnerability Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in STEM

Tools

ServiceNow

AWS

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

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This position will be fully remote and can be hired anywhere in the continental U.S.

We are seeking an accomplished cybersecurity professional with a background in SIEM, Endpoint protection, SOAR, vulnerability tracking and remediation, and cloud security. The Platform Architect combines knowledge of IT security tools with the ability to scale and use those tools to create a secure environment for Optiv Security, Inc threat hunters, security analysts, and security engineers. The role requires staying current with the evolving digital and cybersecurity landscape while collaborating with security personnel to employ appropriate tools to solve customer issues.

How You'll Make An Impact

1. Provide expert support and technical mentoring to the implementation team.
2. Maintain comprehensive knowledge of IT Security Operations and DevOps practices.
3. Identify and develop opportunities to leverage ServiceNow, Kubernetes, and AWS Cloud Services.
4. Deliver hands-on configuration, development, and integration services, ensuring project deliverables meet quality standards.
5. Plan and oversee testing phases, including design, development, and remediation cycles.
6. Support practice development, including creating intellectual property (IP).
7. Develop and present business case materials for senior stakeholders.
8. Create and deliver tailored presentations and product demonstrations.
9. Scope and deliver Proof of Concept / Proof of Value engagements.
10. Respond to RFI/RFP documents.
11. Act as a subject matter expert on Optiv's platform operations.

What We're Looking For

1. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in certifications or work experience, preferably in STEM, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, etc.
2. Over 10 years of experience in the IT industry.
3. Mandatory experience with Cloud (AWS, Azure), Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation), and Python.
4. Mandatory experience with ServiceNow, ETL pipelines, and automation tools (SaltStack, Ansible, Chef).
5. Mandatory experience with secure DevOps practices (Git, CI/CD, Cloud Security).
6. Preferred experience with Elasticsearch, StreamSets, OpenFaas, Kubernetes, Kafka.
7. Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects.
8. Background in Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, Endpoint Security, or Network Security is preferred.

What You Can Expect From Optiv

• A company committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (http://www.optiv.com/company/about-us#dei-group).
• Work/life balance
• Professional training resources
• Opportunity to work on complex, innovative projects
• Volunteer opportunities through “Optiv Chips In”
• Remote work capabilities with appropriate technology

EEO Statement

Optiv is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to various protected characteristics. Your privacy is respected; see our Applicant Privacy Notice for details.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting