Information Security Architect

*** W2 Contract Only – No C2C – No 3rd Parties ***

The Ash Group is hiring a Senior Information Security Architect for our client, a technology-forward financial services company providing customizable credit, loyalty, and payment solutions. This is a 100% Remote 12-month contract role operating on EST hours
, offering a pay rate of $80.00 per hour (must be in the United States). You will lead the design and integration of security controls across complex IT environments, ensuring adherence to rigorous financial regulations and cloud-native security standards.

• Compensation: $80.00 per hour.
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and direct primary care benefits. After six months of employment, enjoy a 4% matched 401(k) plan with immediate 100% vesting.
• Duration: 12-month contract.
• Location: Remote. Candidates must be based in the United States and work EST hours.

• Collaborate with IT partners to design and embed security frameworks into new and existing technology solutions, acting as a lead consultant for secure application migrations.
• Develop and maintain security reference architectures and strategic roadmaps, ensuring alignment with corporate policies and emerging industry threats.
• Provide expert advisory services on Cyber Security Tooling
  , assessing residual risk of identified threats and championing the use of defensive technologies.
• Ensure strict adherence to regulatory requirements including PCI-DSS, SOX, GLBA, and GDPR
  , leveraging frameworks such as NIST 800-53 and ISO 27001
  .
• Create secure patterns for hybrid-cloud and multi-cloud environments, utilizing cloud-native tools like AWS Guard Duty and Azure Security Center
  .
• Lead process improvement initiatives to ensure consistent delivery of security consulting across the enterprise.

• Extensive
  
  Experience:
  
  10+ years of professional experience in Information Security, with at least 5-8 years in a dedicated Architecture or Design role.
• Cloud Mastery: 3+ years of hands-on experience architecting security for AWS and Microsoft Azure
  , including exposure to container orchestration (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Compliance Expertise: Deep background in PCI-DSS compliance and IT audit, with advanced knowledge of the NIST-CSF and FFIEC Cyber Assessment Tool.
• Technical Breadth: Strong understanding of Networking, Encryption/Key Management, IAM, and the secure Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Education & Certification: Bachelor's; industry certifications such as CISSP, CRISC, or AWS/Azure Security are highly preferred.

Apply today to join a high-impact team driving security innovation and transformation in the financial services industry.

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