Job Opening- Enterprise Security Architect

Job Description

Title:  Enterprise Security Architect

Visas: USC/GC only

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Location: Newark NJ 07102 (3 days onsite and 2 days remote)- Locals only

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Hybrid role 

Role Purpose 
Define enterprise security architecture standards, create security patterns and frameworks, establish security controls by tier, and provide the security templates that enable secure-by-design solutions. This role creates security patterns and standards, not operational security implementation. 
What Makes This Role Unique 

• Policy translator: Convert InfoSec policies into practical architectural patterns solution architects can apply 
• Security-by-tier architect: Define exactly what security controls are required for each application tier (Tier 0/1/2/3) 
• Zero-trust strategist: Lead the enterprise adoption of zero-trust architecture through patterns and templates 
• Strategic partnership: Bridge between architecture and operational security (InfoSec team) 

Key Responsibilities 
Enterprise Security Standards & Patterns (40%) 

• Define security architecture reference architectures (zero-trust, defense-in-depth) 
• Create security patterns library (authentication and authorization patterns, API security patterns, data protection patterns, network security patterns, application security patterns) 
• Establish security controls by application tier (Tier 0: HSM, 24/7 SOC, multi-region DR; Tier 1: MFA, encryption at rest/transit, WAF; Tier 2/3: standard security controls) 
• Define identity and access management (IAM) patterns 
• Document encryption and key management standards 
• Create secrets management patterns 

Security Frameworks (30%) 

• Build secure design templates for common patterns (web apps, APIs, microservices) 
• Develop threat modeling framework (STRIDE, PASTA templates) 
• Create security testing framework (SAST, DAST, penetration testing standards) 
• Establish DevSecOps patterns and shift-left security standards 
• Define security compliance frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA patterns) 

Security Architecture Governance (20%) 

• Review solution architectures for security pattern compliance 
• Conduct threat modeling for strategic initiatives 
• Define security architecture review criteria 
• Translate InfoSec policies into architectural patterns 
• Establish security exception process 

Enablement (10%) 

• Train solution architects on security patterns 
• Conduct secure design workshops 
• Maintain security pattern catalog 
• Partner with InfoSec on security requirements 

Required Qualifications 
Education: 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field 

Experience: 

• 7+ years in security architecture, enterprise architecture, or cybersecurity 
• 5+ years creating enterprise security standards and patterns 
• Proven experience with zero-trust architecture and secure design patterns 
• Experience establishing security controls frameworks and compliance patterns 
• Track record conducting threat modeling and security architecture reviews 

Certifications (Required/Preferred): 

• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) – required 
• TOGAF certification – preferred 
• SABSA certification – preferred 
• Cloud security certification (AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer, Google Cloud Security Engineer) – preferred 
• CISM or CISA – preferred 

 

 

Kind Regards,

 

Deep Patel

Sr. Technical Recruiter

ZealHire Inc.

Email: Deep@zealhire.com

14 Wall Street 20th Floor | New York, NY 10005

www.zealhire.com