Senior Security Architect - Systems Integrator
- $120 per hour
- Santa Ana, California, United States
- Contract
- 50
- Contract
- Cyber Contract
Ready to lead and amplify growth in enterprise solutions?
Join a long-standing IT services provider with decades of experience has built a reputation for delivering award-winning digital transformation projects, securing top-tier partnerships with Microsoft, Cisco, and other leading technology vendors. The organisation has successfully implemented large-scale cloud migrations, unified communications platforms, and cybersecurity solutions for some of Europe’s most respected mid-market enterprises. Recognised for operational excellence and customer satisfaction, it continues to expand its footprint through innovation, strong partner ecosystems, and a proven track record of delivering measurable business outcomes.
Looking to make a tangible impact in enterprise tech leadership? Apply now!
Responsibilities:
- Security, Compliance, and Audit Readiness
- Enforce network security controls aligned with Criminal Justice Information Services (“CJIS”), National Institute of Standards and Technology (“NIST”), and department policy.
- Implement and maintain firewall rulesets, Network Access Control (“NAC”) solutions (e.g., Cisco Identity Service Engine (“ISE”)), and endpoint access policies.
- Support the cybersecurity team in incident detection, forensic analysis, and mitigation strategies.
- Provide documentation and evidence for security audits and compliance reviews.
- Implementation, Operations, and Support
- Serve as the hands-on engineer for network deployment, upgrades, and incident response.
- Configure and manage Cisco switches, routers, firewalls, WLCs, and wireless endpoints.
- Design and manage VPNs, QoS, ACLs, network monitoring, and logging systems (SolarWinds, NetFlow, SNMP).
Skills/Must have:
- Cisco networking (switches, routers, firewalls, WLCs, VPNs)
- Security and compliance (CJIS, NIST, NAC, incident response, audit readiness)
- Network monitoring & management (SolarWinds, NetFlow, SNMP, ACLs, QoS)
- Leadership and mentoring (SME guidance, staff training, documentation)
Nice-to-Have Skills:
- Advanced experience with CJIS/NIST compliance, endpoint access management, and security audits.
- Proficiency with Cisco WLCs, VPNs, QoS, ACLs, and network monitoring tools (SolarWinds, NetFlow, SNMP).
- SME experience in enterprise security, public safety, or government networks.
- Experience creating SOPs, training programs, and mentoring IT staff toward certifications (CCNA/CCNP).
- Strong communication skills and ability to proactively identify and mitigate network/security risks
Salary:
- $120 per hour