Web Filtering Security Architect / SWG Architect

Brooksource; Lansing (MI); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

Brooksource seeks a Web Filtering Security Architect to drive SWG solutions. This remote role involves technical leadership, mentoring, and designing secure web solutions. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience in cybersecurity and familiarity with tools like Netskope and Zscaler, along with a capability to guide and support junior team members.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with SWG platforms.
• Demonstrated experience in leading technical initiatives.
• Comfortable mentoring others and working independently.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical lead on web filtering projects.
• Design and implement secure web access solutions.
• Mentor internal team members and lead technical sessions.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Web Filtering

SASE/SSE Technologies

Technical Leadership

Education

Experience in highly regulated environments

8+ years in cybersecurity

Tools

Netskope

Zscaler

Skyhigh

Palo Alto Networks

Job description

Web Filtering Security Architect / SWG Architect

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Job Title: Web Filtering Security Consultant (Secure Web Gateway Architect)

Location: Remote (U.S. based preferred)

About the Role:

We’re looking for an experienced Web Filtering Architect to lead internal projects focused on Secure Web Gateway (SWG) solutions. This role is both hands-on and strategic, with responsibility for mentoring entry level security engineers, guiding architecture, and working across security domains. Ideal candidates will have deep technical experience with tools like Netskope, Zscaler, Skyhigh, or Palo Alto (Palo) and a strong background in cybersecurity, web filtering, and SASE/SSE technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the technical lead on web filtering and SWG-related projects.
• Design, implement, and maintain secure web access solutions (SWG, CASB, ZTNA).
• Mentor internal team members and lead technical knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Work closely with security architects and engineers on strategy and integration.
• Collaborate with other teams to prioritize and support SIEM initiatives.
• Stay current on Secure Web Gateway trends and technologies.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Secure Web Gateway (SWG) platforms.
• 8+ years in cybersecurity, preferably with strong experience in web filtering.
• Strong expertise in Netskope, or similar solutions such as Zscaler, Skyhigh, or Palo Alto Networks.
• Experience with CASB, Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), and SASE/SSE is a strong plus.
• Previous roles as a Sr. Security Engineer, Security Architect, or SWG Architect.
• Demonstrated experience in highly regulated environments like financial services.
• Comfortable leading technical initiatives and mentoring others ("been in the weeds").
• Ability to work independently and remotely.

ABOUT EIGHT ELEVEN:

At Eight Eleven, our business is people. Relationships are at the center of what we do. A successful partnership is only as strong as the relationship built. We’re your trusted partner for IT hiring, recruiting and staffing needs.

For over 16 years, Eight Eleven has established and maintained relationships that are designed to meet your IT staffing needs. Whether it’s contract, contract-to-hire, or permanent placement work, we customize our search based upon your company's unique initiatives, culture and technologies. With our national team of recruiters placed at 21 major hubs around the nation, Eight Eleven finds the people best-suited for your business. When you work with us, we work with you. That’s the Eight Eleven promise.

Eight Eleven Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, disability, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Insurance and IT Services and IT Consulting

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