Senior Security Architect

We are seeking a Senior Security Architect to lead enterprise security operations, compliance, and infrastructure within a mission-critical environment. This hands-on leadership role combines deep Cisco networking expertise, security architecture design, and staff mentorship to ensure audit readiness and operational excellence.

• Enforce and maintain network security controls aligned with CJIS, NIST, and internal policy frameworks.
• Implement and manage firewall rules, NAC solutions (e.g., Cisco ISE), and endpoint access policies.
• Support incident detection, forensics, and mitigation efforts alongside cybersecurity teams.
• Lead network deployments, upgrades, and response initiatives across Cisco infrastructure.
• Configure and manage switches, routers, firewalls, WLCs, and VPNs.
• Design and optimize QoS, ACLs, and network monitoring (Solar Winds, Net Flow, SNMP).
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), mentoring internal IT staff and guiding certification readiness (CCNA/CCNP).
• Create and maintain SOPs, documentation, and training materials for ongoing operations.

• Cisco networking (switches, routers, firewalls, WLCs, VPNs)
• Security & compliance (CJIS, NIST, NAC, audit readiness)
• Leadership & mentoring (staff training, documentation, SME guidance)

• Advanced CJIS/NIST compliance experience
• Public safety or government network background
• Proven mentorship and SOP development experience

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