Principal Security Solutions Architect

Dexian has been engaged to find a Principal Security Solutions Architect will play a pivotal role in ensuring that the systems meet or exceed all necessary requirements to secure and safeguard clients' day-to-day operations. This role is critical to maintaining the integrity and security of information systems and will involve close collaboration with various teams across the organization.

The Security Architect will partner closely with Information Security and network engineering, as well as Cloud and Platform engineering, and individual tech teams where needed. The primary responsibilities will include creating standards, patterns, and how-to guides, and working with other teams to automate these processes. This collaborative approach will ensure that security measures are seamlessly integrated into all aspects of our technology infrastructure.

The role is hybrid, requiring 3 days a week onsite at one of the development hubs: Charlotte, NC; San Diego, CA; Austin, TX; or New York metropolitan areas.

We're looking for a strong collaborator who delivers exceptional client experiences and thrive in fast-paced, team-oriented environments. The ideal candidate pursues greatness, acts with integrity, and is driven to help clients succeed. The company values those individuals who embrace creativity, continuous improvement, and contribute to a culture where colleagues win together, create and share joy in the work.

Scope of Responsibilities:

• Partner with relevant stakeholders, create and implement policies, standards, patterns, and how-to guides.
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to advance Identity and Access Management (IAM) practice.
• Drive the advancement of a zero trust architecture in a hybrid-cloud environment.
• Evaluate and recommend solutions, weighing the trade-offs between Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS), Software as a Service (SaaS), and internally-developed solutions.

Scope of Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in Information Technology Security.
• 4+ years as an architect within a large, regulated industry, with a preference for the financial industry.
• Expertise in network security, zero-trust networking, vulnerability management, IAM, TLS, and encryption generally.
• Deep experience with firewalls, DDoS prevention tooling, and Cisco networking.

Core Competencies:

• IAM architecture and integrations
• RBAC
• Two-step verification systems/MFA
• IAM protocols such as SSO/SAML, OAuth/OIDC, and SCIM

Preferences:

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• CISSP, CISM, CEH preferred.
• Preference for candidates with experience in the financial industry specifically, and regulated industries more generally.

Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian's platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.

Dexian's brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit https://dexian.com/ to learn more.

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.