Security Solution Architect

Apex Systems, LLC; Cedar Rapids (IA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Systems, LLC is seeking a Security Solution Architect to design and lead secure architectures across applications, cloud platforms, infrastructure, and security initiatives. Hybrid role preferred in Cedar Rapids, IA, Denver, CO, or Philadelphia, PA; remote considered for the right candidate.

You will translate business and technical requirements into scalable security solutions, perform threat modeling and architecture reviews, and collaborate with engineering, security, and operations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 8+ years of experience in solution architecture or cybersecurity.
• Hands-on CyberArk administration and privileged access management experience.
• Experience with AWS security architecture and cloud security controls.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead secure architectures across enterprise applications, cloud platforms, infrastructure, and security initiatives.
• Translate business and technical requirements into scalable security solutions; conduct threat modeling and architecture reviews.
• Develop security controls for identity and access management, vaulting, cloud security, application security, and software supply chain security.
• Collaborate with engineering and delivery teams to ensure solutions align with approved architecture standards and governance.

Skills

Threat modeling

Architecture design

Security governance

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Systems/Engineering

Tools

CyberArk

HashiCorp Vault

Okta

PingOne

SailPoint

AWS

Job description

## Job Description# Security Solution Architect**Location:** Hybrid preferred in Cedar Rapids, IA; Denver, CO; or Philadelphia, PA. Remote considered for the right candidate.* Design and lead secure solution architectures across enterprise applications, cloud platforms, infrastructure, and security initiatives.* Translate business and technical requirements into scalable, implementable security solutions.* Conduct threat modeling, security design reviews, and architecture assessments.* Develop security controls for identity and access management, privileged access management, secrets management, cloud security, application security, and software supply chain security.* Create architecture documentation, design recommendations, risk assessments, and decision records.* Partner with engineering and delivery teams to ensure solutions align with approved architecture standards.* Facilitate cross-functional collaboration among security, infrastructure, cloud, application, and operations teams.* Support architecture governance processes and provide guidance on security best practices.* Mentor architects and engineers on secure design principles and emerging security technologies.* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).* 8+ years of experience in solution architecture, engineering, cybersecurity, or related technology disciplines.* Proven experience designing and delivering complex enterprise technology solutions.* Strong knowledge of security architecture across applications, infrastructure, cloud, integrations, and operations.* Hands-on experience with CyberArk (strongly preferred), including privileged access management, credential vaulting, session management, and access controls.* Experience with secrets management solutions such as CyberArk Conjur or HashiCorp Vault.* Working knowledge of identity platforms including Okta, PingOne, and SailPoint.* Experience with Windows, Linux, databases, cloud environments, APIs, and secure software development practices.* Strong understanding of threat modeling, vulnerability management, and security frameworks such as NIST, CIS, and ISO 27001.* Advanced CyberArk administration and integration experience.* AWS security architecture experience.* Experience designing security controls for AI and large language model (LLM) solutions.* Relevant certifications such as CISSP, SABSA, AWS Certified Security - Specialty, CyberArk Defender, or CyberArk Sentry.* Strong architectural and problem-solving skills.* Excellent stakeholder communication and collaboration abilities.* Ability to balance security, business, and operational requirements while delivering practical solutions.* Experience working across multiple technical domains in a large enterprise environment.