Kforce Inc ยท 5 hours ago
IT Security Architect
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$119K/yr - $140K/yrKforce Inc is seeking a Security Architect who will provide hands-on technical leadership in designing, implementing, and maintaining secure enterprise systems. This role involves collaborating with business and IT stakeholders to embed security standards into enterprise architecture and project lifecycles, ensuring Security-by-Design principles are met.
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Responsibilities
Develop and maintain strategic security architecture vision, standards, and frameworks aligned with business objectives
Design security strategies for critical infrastructure, including endpoints, mobile devices, containers, authentication, and threat detection
Provide subject matter expertise across infrastructure (on-prem and cloud), applications, and databases
Define security requirements and strategies by evaluating business needs, conducting risk assessments, and analyzing vulnerabilities
Collaborate with development teams to enhance Secure Software Development Lifecycle (S-SDLC)
Lead Proof of Concept initiatives for emerging security technologies
Maintain deep technical knowledge of Microsoft technologies (Active Directory, Office 365, Azure, Windows Servers)
Manage and secure cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP) for optimal performance and compliance
Improve PKI systems and automation in partnership with Engineering
Review architecture for gaps and recommend security enhancements aligned with CIS or similar frameworks
Stay current on emerging security technologies and integrate them into architecture design
Represent security in change control activities and ensure adherence to best practices
Prepare formal security assessments and ad-hoc reports; develop metrics to measure security posture
Participate in incident response and other security-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field preferred
At least one industry certification (CISSP, CISM, CISA, GSEC, or equivalent)
Strong experience with container orchestration (Kubernetes) and microservices architecture
Experience with SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint security, and vulnerability management
Working knowledge of Zero Trust Network Architecture (ZTNA)
Familiarity with compliance standards (PCI, GDPR, NIST, ISO27000)
Deep understanding of network security, application security (OWASP Top Ten), and incident response
Excellent communication and leadership skills; Ability to influence stakeholders and manage multiple priorities
Preferred
Experience migrating workloads to cloud and managing hybrid environments
Knowledge of encryption, authentication, logging, and advanced threat mitigation techniques
Ability to deliver security metrics and reporting to demonstrate operational posture
Benefits
Medical/dental/vision insurance
HSA
FSA
401(k)
Life, disability & ADD insurance
Paid time off
Paid sick leave
Company
Kforce Inc
Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services.
Founded in 1962
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2024-05-20IPO
2014-06-08Acquired
Leadership Team
Aaron Travis
Digital Experience Delivery Director | Kforce Consulting Solutions
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