Security Solutions Architect Lead Engineer

Job Title: Security Solutions Architect Lead Engineer
Location: Billings Montana
Experience Required: 12 Years
Employment Type: Contract
Interview Type: In-Person or Webcam

We are seeking an experienced Security Solutions Architect Lead Engineer to oversee the design and implementation of enterprise security this role you will collaborate with infrastructure network cloud and application teams to architect secure systems create security roadmaps evaluate new technologies and ensure that security standards are met across the organization. The ideal candidate has a strong background in security architecture hands-on engineering expertise and a proven record of leading complex projects in large-scale environments.

You will serve as the primary expert for building and enhancing security frameworks guiding technical teams and ensuring security policies and best practices are aligned with organizational and regulatory requirements.

• Lead the design architecture and implementation of enterprise security solutions across infrastructure cloud network and applications

• Conduct security assessments and risk analysis to identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies

• Define security architecture standards policies and reference designs

• Lead development of Zero Trust security strategies and architecture roadmaps

• Evaluate new security tools technologies and third-party solutions to enhance security posture

• Work closely with engineering DevOps and compliance teams to integrate security into solution development lifecycle

• Review security configuration designs and approve architecture for high-impact projects

• Conduct threat modeling cybersecurity architecture reviews and system-level security testing

• Develop documentation for architecture patterns technical designs and security guidelines

• Provide leadership and technical mentoring to engineering teams and stakeholders

• Support audit governance and compliance requirements including regulatory security standards

• Respond to major security events and support incident resolution with technical guidance

• 12 years of experience in cybersecurity engineering and architecture roles

• Strong knowledge of enterprise security frameworks such as NIST ISO 27001 CIS and Zero Trust

• Expertise with security architecture across cloud platforms (AWS Azure or GCP)

• Experience with SIEM SOAR IAM PAM DLP EDR firewalls and encryption technologies

• Hands-on experience designing secure network infrastructure and cloud solutions

• Strong understanding of identity and access management technologies and SSO frameworks

• Proficiency in threat modeling risk assessment and security design reviews

• Experience working with vulnerability management and cybersecurity monitoring solutions

• Ability to lead engineering teams and drive complex architecture conversations

• Strong documentation communication and stakeholder management skills

• Background working in large enterprise or government environments preferred

• Industry certifications such as CISSP CISM CCSP CEH or relevant cloud security certifications are highly desirable