Principal Security Architect

Seeking a REMOTE Principal Security Architect to lead enterprise security strategy and architecture across on-prem, Azure, and AWS environments. This person will partner with infrastructure, cloud, application, and data teams to design secure solutions, establish security standards, review architecture designs, identify security gaps, and ensure compliance with industry and healthcare regulations. They will also provide security leadership for AI platforms, Microsoft Fabric, identity management, cloud governance, and data protection initiatives.

• 3-6 month contract to hire
• Fully Remote

Requirements:

• 10+ years of IT experience with 5+ years in Security Architecture or Senior Security Engineering.
• Experience designing security for hybrid environments (on-prem + cloud) and multi-cloud environments (Azure & AWS).
• Strong expertise in:

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• Identity & Access Management (Entra ID/Azure AD, MFA, RBAC, PIM, SAML, OAuth)
• Network Security (segmentation, firewalls, VPNs, DNS, routing)
• Data Security (encryption, key management, governance)
• Cloud Security Architecture
• Experience reviewing and approving enterprise architecture designs and security controls.
• Experience with Microsoft security technologies (Entra ID, Purview, Microsoft Fabric, Azure security services).
• Knowledge of CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/Ansible), and automation/scripting (PowerShell, Python, Bash).
• Experience with SIEM/logging platforms and vulnerability management tools.
• Strong understanding of HIPAA, NIST, and ISO 27001 compliance frameworks.
• Bachelor's degree and 3+ active security certifications (CISSP, CCSP, ISSAP, GIAC, OSCP, etc.).

Nice-to-Haves:

• Healthcare industry experience.
• Microsoft Fabric/lakehouse security architecture.
• AI Security (Copilot Studio, Azure AI Services).
• M&A/integration security experience.
• Master's degree (MBA or MS in Information Security).

Compensation: $70-$80 an hour. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Benefit packages for this role include: Benefit packages for this role may include healthcare insurance offerings and paid leave as provided by applicable law.