Lead Security Architect

Role Type: W2 Contract potential conversion to full-time

Work Status: US Citizen or Green Card

Start: Immediate

Hourly: $80 to $100

Location: Chicago Hybrid

What Youll Do

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Security Architect to join our client in support of a critical Protocol Analysis & Remediation project. This role will play a key part in enhancing the clients cybersecurity posture with a specific focus on identifying and mitigating risks associated with lateral movement between workloads and endpoints as well as securing the protocols that facilitate such movements.

The successful candidate will lead the discovery design and implementation phases of this projectproviding technical expertise in secure protocol configuration network segmentation and zero-trust architecture principles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and implementation of security architectures to reduce risks related to lateral movement and protocol vulnerabilities.
• Analyze existing configurations and log data (primarily from Azure Log Analytics) to assess the current threat landscape.
• Deliver detailed findings and risk-reduction recommendations to the Cyber Security Architecture and Engineering team and Security Authority.
• Define and implement network segmentation access control policies and compensating controls aligned with zero-trust principles.
• Work closely with Windows and Linux SMEs to implement secure configurations and controls.
• Identify and remediate insecure configurations across Windows and Linux environments.
• Provide technical leadership across architecture engineering and operations teams to ensure alignment with best practices.
• Maintain awareness of evolving threats technologies and compliance requirements to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications :

Who You Are

• Bachelors degree in computer science Information Security or a related field.
• 8 years of experience in Information Security with a strong focus on network and systems architecture.
•  Deep understanding of lateral movement techniques threat vectors and effective mitigation strategies.
• Experience with industry-standard security frameworks (e.g. NIST ISO 27001).
• Proven experience with zero-trust architecture and secure protocol enforcement.
• Strong leadership communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP CISM TOGAF or equivalent is highly desirable

The TECH Stuff

• Strong expertise in Windows and Linux architecture administration and hardening.
• Proficiency in Azure Log Analytics Kusto Query Language (KQL) and Azure Alerts.
• Protocol analysis and remediation techniques.
• Scripting skills in Python Shell and PowerShell.
• Hands-on experience with firewalls IDS/IPS SIEM and vulnerability scanners.
• Solid understanding of Active Directory Azure AD and secure administrative access practices.
• Familiarity with application delivery high-availability architectures and enterprise databases such as SQL Server and Oracle.

Additional Information :

The PERKS

If you ask any of our employees here at Burwood what we love the top answer is always the same: our culture.  Our employees are driven innovative fun-loving and always willing to help. In addition to that Burwood also offers some of the following benefits to our W2 contractors:  

• 401(k)   
• Health dental and vision insurance  

Hourly compensation at Burwood Group is based on various factors unique to each candidate including work location skill set experience qualifications and other job-related factors. 

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

We are not intent on being the largest company but rather the best. These are the words we live by. This means we welcome all the best talent - regardless of gender race ethnicity sexual orientation disability religion and age. 

Being open to all cultural backgrounds life experiences thoughts and ideas not only strengthens company culture but also encourages different-in-kind thinking and promotes economic success. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract