Security Solution Architect

Security Solution Architect Job#: 3054485

Job Description:

Security Solution Architect Pay Rate: $95-$100/hr

Location:

Hybrid preferred in Cedar Rapids, IA;
Denver, CO; or Philadelphia, PA. Remote considered for the right candidate.

Overview We are seeking an experienced Security Solution Architect to design and deliver secure, scalable, and resilient enterprise security solutions. This role partners closely with engineering, infrastructure, cloud, risk, and security teams to translate business requirements into practical security architectures and guide implementation from design through deployment.

Key Responsibilities 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.

Required Qualifications 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 Cyber Ark (strongly preferred), including privileged access management, credential vaulting, session management, and access controls.

Experience with secrets management solutions such as Cyber Ark Conjur or Hashi Corp Vault.

Working knowledge of identity platforms including Okta, Ping One, 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.

Preferred Qualifications Advanced Cyber Ark 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, Cyber Ark Defender, or Cyber Ark Sentry.

What You'll Bring 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.

This is an excellent opportunity for a security architect who enjoys leading enterprise-scale initiatives and driving secure technology solutions across a complex environment.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications,…