Security Design Architect

Job ID : 93372-1
Title: Security Design Architect
Duration: 6+ Months and Possible Extension
Locations: Onsite at NYC, NY - 10001 
Pay Range: $45 - $55/hr on W2/C2C All Inclusive

Note : Need to work from office 5 Days a week and has to come to office for Face to Face Interview

Introduction:

The Security Design Architect plays a critical role in assessing and strengthening the security posture of the firm’s technology ecosystem. The mission of the team is to conduct deep security architecture assessments across systems, applications, and business processes—identifying risks, evaluating controls, and recommending remediation aligned with established security standards and industry best practices. This role functions as an internal consultant, partnering with multiple business units and technology teams to evaluate a wide range of technology stacks. The Architect also acts as an Integrator, collaborating globally with Technology, Business, Suppliers, Stakeholders, and Partners to perform assessments and guide secure architecture decisions. Additionally, the Architect will work with a global team of subject matter experts to modernize the firm’s SDLC platform, supporting deployment automation into private/public cloud endpoints and SaaS tooling. This position offers the opportunity to help design and influence next-generation development and deployment practices across the firm.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Exceptional communication skills—written, verbal, presentation, and listening.
• Ability to influence technical and business stakeholders through clear, fact-based reasoning.
• Strong time-management skills with the ability to handle multiple assessments simultaneously.
• Proven ability to execute and deliver under short timelines, including engagements with senior management.
• Deep knowledge of application, network, platform, and cloud security vulnerabilities—with the ability to translate complex risks into developer-friendly guidance.
• Extensive experience conducting Information Security, IT Security, or Audit assessments, including delivering findings and securing stakeholder buy-in.
• Strong capability to analyze and review technical designs, architecture diagrams, and functional requirements for security implications.
• Prior work experience at client or in client's Industry

Preferred Skills & Qualifications:

• Skill in tailoring communication of technical risks vs. business risks based on the audience.
• Experience in influencing next-generation development and deployment platforms across diverse technology stacks.
• Experience in identifying areas of strategic technology investment that enhance the firm’s security posture.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Lead deep-dive sessions with assessment requestors and project stakeholders.
• Identify, assess, and prioritize security risks in alignment with business impact.
• Deliver clear, actionable security requirements and recommendations across areas including authentication, authorization, auditing, application security, secure data storage and transmission, network security, and cloud security.
• Periodically review and update security reference architectures and blueprints.
• Participate in Operational Risk and Technology Risk governance forums.
• Collaborate with global SMEs to evolve the firm’s SDLC tooling and deployment automation strategy.

Company Benefits & Culture:

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment

For immediate consideration please click APPLY to begin the screening process with Alex.