Cybersecurity Architect

Job#: 3055325

Job Description:

Cybersecurity Architect

Location: Norwalk, Connecticut (Onsite)

Role Overview

This role provides leadership for the security operations team by staying abreast of current threats and maintaining alliances with the business to best prioritize security objectives. The position involves designing and maintaining a secure architecture for all new and existing services and applications. This role will assist with the development and maintenance of the security roadmap and strategy to improve visibility and enhance security capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform risk analysis for corporate functional and technical areas relevant to data security.
• Configure, implement, monitor, and support security software/systems such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, HIDS, malware response, logical access controls, identity and access management, data loss prevention, vulnerability scanners, and Endpoint Detection and Response.
• Manage a threat and vulnerability management program, including penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, data loss prevention, and threat assessments.
• Create and maintain data security documentation, policies, standards, and procedures.
• Recommend and enforce minimum security baselines for IT platforms and technologies.
• Participate in the Architectural Review Board, Product, and DevOps teams to ensure security practices are embedded in systems and platforms.
• Assist in the identification, response, investigation, and remediation of potential data security breaches.
• Conduct risk assessments for networks, applications, and third-party service providers.
• Execute programs for user awareness, compliance monitoring, and security compliance.
• Manage relationships with third-party providers of security monitoring and tools.
• Provide incident response support during off-hours as needed.
• Research and maintain a knowledge base of information security trends, advisories, and regulations.
• Design, build, and implement enterprise-class security systems for a production environment.
• Identify and communicate current and emerging security threats.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field, or equivalent work or education-related experience.

Experience: 7+ years of experience in IT Security, which must include security standards development, security education, penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, risk assessment, account management, and compliance testing.

Technical Skills: Proficient knowledge of information security standards and controls (e.g., ISO 27001, COBIT, NIST, PCI DSS). Working knowledge of key security technologies including SIEM solutions, DLP, Malware protection, Cryptography, Forensic software, IDS/IPS, File Integrity solutions, Identity and Access Management, Firewalls, and Active Directory.

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CEH, or GIAC certifications are preferred.
• A practiced ability to influence peers, customers, and project teams to make security-minded decisions and changes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to apply IT-related knowledge and experience in solving compliance issues.

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, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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Employee Type:

Contract

Location:

Norwalk, CT, US

Job Type:

Date Posted:

October 13, 2026

Pay Range:

$75 - $80 per hour

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