Security Architect, Contract

66degrees; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

66degrees is seeking a Security Architect to design, implement, and govern security architectures for highly regulated environments. You will collaborate with engineering teams to align IAM, telemetry, and compliance frameworks with organizational goals.

This 48-week contract engages up to 20 hours per week and requires hands-on experience with IAM, SIEM, FedRAMP, CMMC, and cloud platforms such as AWS GovCloud.

Qualifications

• Professional experience as a Security Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, or Systems Architect.
• Runs the 800-171A exam, interview and test validation across all 320 objectives.
• Reviews the traceability matrix and packages the TOE evidence binder and hash manifests.
• CISA; CRISC; CMMC RP; eMASS artifact structuring and C3PAO audit mechanics.
• Hands-on proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, FedRAMP, CMMC, and AWS GovCloud.
• Experience with IAM, security telemetry, and SIEM tools/integrations.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain security architecture strategies for enterprise environments, focusing on cloud infrastructure and compliance.
• Lead IAM strategies, telemetry monitoring, and SIEM integrations to ensure end-to-end security visibility.
• Ensure infrastructure and security controls align with regulatory standards, specifically FedRAMP and CMMC.
• Partner with cross-functional engineering and systems teams to embed security best practices into core operational infrastructure.
• Review system architecture to identify vulnerabilities, mitigate risk, and maintain robust posture across cloud environments.

Skills

IAM

SIEM

FedRAMP/CMMC

GCP/AWS GovCloud

Cloud security

Regulatory compliance

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft 365

AWS GovCloud

Job description

66degrees is an end-to-end AI transformation partner that guides enterprises from complex business challenges to clear, quantifiable outcomes. Our company is the culmination of several successful firms, each a leader in its own right in cloud, artificial intelligence, and data. This convergence of talent and expertise is how we help businesses reach their own "inflection point," where chaotic data becomes a strategic asset, complexity becomes clarity, and AI becomes an engine for growth. Our ultimate vision is to be the catalyst for a future where every business operates as an intelligent enterprise, with autonomous systems unlocking human potential.

At 66degrees, we believe in thriving through challenges and winning together. These values not only guide us in achieving our goals as a company but also for our people. We are dedicated to creating a significant impact for our employees by fostering a culture that sparks innovation and supports professional and personal growth along the way.

Overview of Role

We are seeking a Security Architect to support our client on an immediate-need basis. This position is approximately of 48-week contract engagement with up to 20 hours per week. In this role, you will design, implement, and govern robust security architectures tailored to highly regulated environments. You will collaborate closely with engineering teams to align identity management, system telemetry, and compliance frameworks with organizational goals.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain security architecture strategies for enterprise environments, focusing on cloud infrastructure and compliance.
• Lead identity and access management (IAM) strategies, telemetry monitoring, and SIEM integrations to ensure end-to-end security visibility.
• Ensure infrastructure and security controls strictly align with regulatory standards, specifically FedRAMP and CMMC.
• Partner with cross-functional engineering and systems teams to embed security best practices into core operational infrastructure.
• Review system architecture to identify vulnerabilities, mitigate risk, and maintain robust posture across cloud environments.

Qualifications:

• Professional experience as a Security Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, or Systems Architect.
• Internal quality assurance and independent internal review
• Runs the 800-171A examine, interview and test validation across all 320 objectives
• Reviews the traceability matrix and packages the TOE evidence binder and hash manifests
• CISA; CRISC; CMMC RP; eMASS artifact structuring and C3PAO audit mechanics
• Demonstrated hands‑on technical proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, FedRAMP, CMMC, and AWS GovCloud.
• Proven expertise with Identity and Access Management (IAM), security telemetry, and SIEM tools/integrations.
• Strong ability to evaluate, architect, and optimize security structures within strict compliance frameworks.

Please note, we cannot sponsor or transfer any visas, of any kind, at this time.

66degrees is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status or other legally protected class.

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