Security Architect - Consultant

TALENT Software Services; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 117,096 - 123,984; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services firm located in Columbia, South Carolina, seeks a Security Architect with extensive experience in Identity and Access Management. Responsibilities include designing and implementing security solutions, developing automation efforts, and ensuring protective measures for state data. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of relevant experience, knowledge of cybersecurity best practices, and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field. This full-time position offers competitive hourly pay ranging between $85.00 and $90.00.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of expertise in automation development.
• Experience in Identity & Access Management.
• 5+ years of cybersecurity experience is essential.
• Proficient in operating systems and networking.
• 5+ years supporting large-scale IT environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage Identity and Access Management solutions.
• Develop automation solutions to improve efficiency.
• Deploy enterprise security solutions aligned with business goals.
• Implement measures for known security threats.
• Continuously improve the effectiveness of security controls.
• Protect state data and technology services.

Skills

Python

Bash

Access control

Logging and reporting systems

Security awareness and best practices

Linux

Windows

Network security protocols

Enterprise systems

System deployments

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Equivalent professional experience (8+ years)

Tools

SIEM platforms

Logging and monitoring technologies

Job description

Security Architect / Security Identity and Access Management Engineer

Location: Cayce, SC

Base pay range: $85.00/hr - $90.00/hr

Daily Duties & Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions, including:
  • Single Sign-On (SSO)
  • Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
  • Active Directory integration
  • Secure application access controls
• Develop and implement automation solutions across security and enterprise IT platforms to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Plan, design, develop, and deploy enterprise security solutions aligned with organizational business objectives and risk tolerance.
• Design, deploy, and manage countermeasures for known security threats, while developing proactive mitigation strategies for emerging threats.
• Ensure consistent application of protective security measures across enterprise applications and infrastructure environments.
• Validate, measure, and continuously improve the effectiveness of security controls.
• Take appropriate actions to protect state data, systems, and technology services.

Required Skills (Ranked By Importance)

• 5+ years of expertise in automation development
  • Python, Bash
• 5+ years of experience in Identity & Access Management
  • Access control
  • Logging and reporting systems
• 5+ years of cybersecurity experience
  • Security awareness and best practices
• 5+ years of experience with operating systems and networking
  • Linux
  • Windows
  • Network security protocols and procedures
• 5+ years supporting large-scale IT environments
  • Enterprise systems
  • System deployments

Preferred / Nice-To-Have Skills (Ranked By Importance)

• SIEM analysis and reporting
• Security frameworks and compliance standards:
  • NIST
  • CSF
  • CJIS
  • IRS 1075
  • CMS MARS-E
• Application Security (AppSec)
• Experience with security logging and monitoring tools

Required Education / Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Information Security, or a related field OR
• 8+ years of relevant professional experience may be substituted in lieu of formal education

Preferred Education / Certifications

• Advanced security certifications:
  • CISSP
  • CISA
  • CISO
  • or equivalent
• Additional security certifications:
  • CEH
  • OSCP
  • GPEN
• Vendor-specific certifications in:
  • SIEM platforms
  • Logging and monitoring technologies

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting