Security Architect - Cloud & API Defense (Hybrid)

Apex Systems; Fort Mill (SC); Hybrid; USD 128,117,000 - 144,648,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K with company match

ESPP

HSA

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking a Cybersecurity Enterprise Architect to lead API security, cloud and data security design, and threat prevention on a hybrid team in Fort Mill, SC. The role focuses on secure design, risk mitigation, and collaboration across Development, Operations, Business, and Enterprise Architecture to protect critical assets.

The ideal candidate will bring a broad cloud security background, experience with zero-trust architectures, and practices for secure DevOps, threat modeling,

Qualifications

• Experience with cybersecurity frameworks and cloud security.
• Proficiency in zero-trust architectures and secure DevOps practices.
• Ability to conduct threat modeling, risk assessment, and incident response.

Responsibilities

• Secure APIs with access controls, OAuth/JWT, and gateway security.
• Develop reusable security designs and patterns.
• Craft standards and policies aligned with best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Lead security architecture design and implement advanced protections.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align security with business goals.
• Perform threat analysis to identify and mitigate risks.
• Implement and oversee a risk management framework.
• Secure ML models and ensure privacy in AI training data.

Skills

Cybersecurity frameworks

Network security

Cloud security

Identity management

Encryption

Zero-trust architectures

Secure DevOps practices

Threat modeling

Risk assessment

Vulnerability management

SIEM

Log analysis

Incident response

Job description

Everforth Apex is seeking a Cybersecurity Enterprise Architect to lead API security, cloud and data security design, and threat prevention on a hybrid team in Fort Mill, SC. The role focuses on secure design, risk mitigation, and collaboration across Development, Operations, Business, and Enterprise Architecture to protect critical assets.

The ideal candidate will bring a broad cloud security background, experience with zero-trust architectures, and practices for secure DevOps, threat modeling,