Zero-Trust Security Architect: Drive Enterprise Defense

WaveStrong; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

WaveStrong is seeking an experienced Security Architect/Engineer focused on Zero Trust Architecture for contract work. You will develop ZTA roadmaps, perform architecture risk reviews, and advise on security product selection and deployment.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in security architecture, experience hardening systems, and a track record of supporting dynamic cyber defense strategies within enterprise environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as Security Architect/Engineer with Zero Trust focus.
• Experience building ZTA implementation roadmaps and reviews.
• Experience evaluating and implementing security products.
• Experience with system, device and application hardening.
• Support for integrated cyber defense and threat landscape research.
• Bachelor’s degree in CS, MIS, EE, or Cybersecurity from an accredited university.

Skills

Security Architecture

Zero Trust

Risk Assessment

Roadmap Development

Enterprise Security

Cyber Defense

Vendor Evaluation

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/MIS/EE/Cybersecurity

Tools

CISSP

CGRC

CAP

CISM

CRISC

CASAP+

Security+

Job description

WaveStrong is seeking an experienced Security Architect/Engineer focused on Zero Trust Architecture for contract work. You will develop ZTA roadmaps, perform architecture risk reviews, and advise on security product selection and deployment.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in security architecture, experience hardening systems, and a track record of supporting dynamic cyber defense strategies within enterprise environments.