Security Architect

Machine Learning Technologies, LLC; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Machine Learning Technologies, LLC in Rockford, IL seeks an experienced Security Architect to design, develop, and implement enterprise security architectures across cloud, on-prem, and hybrid environments. You will establish security standards, conduct risk assessments, and lead threat modeling and architecture reviews.

The role emphasizes Zero Trust, IAM, SSO, MFA, data protection, and compliance with NIST, ISO 27001, and SOC 2.

Qualifications

• Eight-plus years of cybersecurity and enterprise security architecture experience.
• Proven track record designing security solutions for large-scale enterprises.
• Strong cloud security knowledge across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CISM, or SABSA.
• Hands-on experience with IAM, SSO, MFA, OAuth 2.0, and SAML.
• Familiarity with security frameworks and standards (NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2).

Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise security architecture aligned with business requirements.
• Develop security frameworks, policies, standards, and architectural guidelines.
• Define security strategies for cloud, network, application, and infrastructure environments.
• Conduct security architecture reviews and risk assessments.
• Identify security vulnerabilities and mitigation strategies.
• Design and implement Zero Trust security architecture.
• Establish IAM solutions, including SSO and MFA.
• Develop cloud security architectures across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
• Define security controls for enterprise apps and microservices.
• Implement data protection, encryption, and key management strategies.
• Evaluate security technologies and recommend solutions.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines.
• Ensure compliance with NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and CIS Controls.
• Provide technical guidance to cybersecurity engineers and infrastructure teams.
• Lead security design reviews, threat modeling, and security assessments.
• Develop disaster recovery and business continuity security strategies.

Skills

Security Architecture

Zero Trust

IAM

SSO

MFA

OAuth 2.0

SAML

Threat Modeling

Compliance

Cloud Security

Data Security

Secure SDLC

Security Governance

Risk Assessment

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field

Tools

Palo Alto

Fortinet

Check Point

Splunk

IBM QRadar

Microsoft Sentinel

Job description

US Citizen, Green Card, H-1B, OPT-EAD, CPT, Other

We are seeking an experienced Security Architect to design, develop, and implement enterprise-wide security architectures. The ideal candidate will be responsible for establishing security strategies, defining security standards, identifying potential risks, and ensuring the protection of enterprise applications, networks, cloud infrastructure, and sensitive business data.

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement enterprise security architecture aligned with business requirements.

Develop security frameworks, policies, standards, and architectural guidelines.

Define security strategies for cloud, network, application, and infrastructure environments.

Conduct security architecture reviews and risk assessments.

Identify security vulnerabilities and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.

Design and implement Zero Trust security architecture.

Establish identity and access management (IAM) solutions, including SSO and MFA.

Develop cloud security architectures across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.

Define security controls for enterprise applications and microservices.

Implement data protection, encryption, and key management strategies.

Evaluate security technologies and recommend appropriate security solutions.

Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines.

Ensure compliance with NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and other regulatory standards.

Provide technical guidance to cybersecurity engineers and infrastructure teams.

Lead security design reviews, threat modeling, and security assessments.

Develop disaster recovery and business continuity security strategies.

Required Technical Skills

Security Architecture: Enterprise Security, Zero Trust, Security Frameworks

Identity & Access Management: IAM, SSO, MFA, OAuth 2.0, SAML

Application Security: OWASP, API Security, Secure SDLC

Security Tools: Palo Alto, Fortinet, Check Point

SIEM Tools: Splunk, IBM QRadar, Microsoft Sentinel

Data Security: Encryption, PKI, DLP, Key Management

Compliance: NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, CIS Controls

Threat Modeling: STRIDE, Risk Assessment, Vulnerability Management

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.

8+ years of experience in cybersecurity and enterprise security architecture.

Proven experience designing security solutions for large-scale enterprise environments.

Strong understanding of cloud security and infrastructure protection.

Experience leading security architecture assessments and technical design reviews.

Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CISM, or SABSA.

Additional Skills

Security Governance and Compliance

Cloud-Native Security Architecture

Microservices Security

API Gateway Security

Privileged Access Management (PAM)

Security Automation

Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.