Senior Security Architect - Systems Integrator

1642211
  • $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 
Antonio Costa Senior Vice President

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