American Workforce Solutions · 9 hours ago
Information Security Architect
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
7+ years expAmerican Workforce Solutions is seeking an experienced Information Security Architect to lead the design and evolution of their enterprise-wide security architecture. The role involves protecting a diverse ecosystem and ensuring alignment with industry frameworks and regulatory requirements while establishing robust AI security guardrails.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain a comprehensive enterprise security architecture framework for IT, telecom endpoints, mobile, and IoT platforms
Lead cybersecurity initiatives enterprise-wide, aligning with NIST, ISO, CIS, and zero-trust principles across multi-cloud (AWS, Azure) and hybrid environments
Evaluate emerging security technologies and processes to proactively address evolving threats
Provide strategic direction for Cisco security infrastructure (firewalls, VPNs, IPS), vulnerability management (leveraging tools like Rapid7), and hardening standards
Embed security-by-design in all initiatives, from product development to infrastructure modernization, in partnership with Enterprise Architecture and Tech Ops
Define and implement guardrails for AI/ML and Agentic AI systems, including model access controls, prompt sanitization, drift monitoring, and data provenance
Establish governance policies for secure AI API/LLM usage and autonomous agent frameworks
Ensure AI data pipelines meet FCC, HIPAA, and privacy standards, with consistent encryption, masking, and protection in collaboration with data teams
Oversee Security Arch for implementations of secure voice and 3rd-Party telecom networks, including signaling protocols and device provisioning
Drive secure configurations, firmware lifecycle management, encryption, authentication, and segmentation for mobile devices and IoT/edge environments
Maintain compliance with FCC, CPNI, and CALEA requirements across telecom end point infrastructure
Ensure ongoing alignment with FCC, HIPAA, NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, and CIS controls
Support risk assessments, audits, remediation, and architecture reviews
Define key security metrics and collaborate with Legal, Compliance, and Audit teams for regulatory readiness
Partner with the SOC on threat modeling, detection strategies, incident response architecture, and threat intelligence integration
Contribute to SIEM design, vulnerability management, and secure configuration baselines
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field (Master's preferred)
7+ years of progressive experience in information security architecture and operations
Relevant certifications: CISSP, CCSP, SABSA, CISM, TOGAF, and/or AI Security Specialist (strongly preferred)
Deep expertise in network, cloud, and application security across telecom, IT, and IoT ecosystems
Proven experience securing AI/ML platforms, including governance for LLMs and Agentic AI
Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks (FCC, HIPAA, NIST, ISO 27001)
Hands-on experience with cloud-native security (AWS, Azure, ideally GCP) and DevSecOps tooling
Practical expertise with EDR platforms (ideally CrowdStrike), vulnerability management (Rapid7), and SIEM solutions
Solid understanding of network security, including Cisco firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion prevention systems
Excellent communication and collaboration skills; ability to influence cross-functional teams and translate complex security concepts to stakeholders
Company
American Workforce Solutions
Welcome to American Workforce Solutions! We are a small boutique IT Staffing solutions company with technical depth across a wide spectrum of enterprise-critical functions.
Founded in 2021Scottsdale, Arizona, US
11-50 employeesFunding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Dan Zelek
Managing Partner
Joe Mattuch
Partner | IT Contract & Direct Hire Staffing Solutions.
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