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Security Solution Architect

Apex Systems
Rapids, IA Contractor
POSTED ON 10/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/29/2026
Job#: 3054485

Job Description:

Security Solution Architect

Pay Rate: $95-$100/hr

Location: Hybrid preferred in Cedar Rapids, IA; Denver, CO; or Philadelphia, PA. Remote considered for the right candidate.

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Security Solution Architect to design and deliver secure, scalable, and resilient enterprise security solutions. This role partners closely with engineering, infrastructure, cloud, risk, and security teams to translate business requirements into practical security architectures and guide implementation from design through deployment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and lead secure solution architectures across enterprise applications, cloud platforms, infrastructure, and security initiatives.
  • Translate business and technical requirements into scalable, implementable security solutions.
  • Conduct threat modeling, security design reviews, and architecture assessments.
  • Develop security controls for identity and access management, privileged access management, secrets management, cloud security, application security, and software supply chain security.
  • Create architecture documentation, design recommendations, risk assessments, and decision records.
  • Partner with engineering and delivery teams to ensure solutions align with approved architecture standards.
  • Facilitate cross-functional collaboration among security, infrastructure, cloud, application, and operations teams.
  • Support architecture governance processes and provide guidance on security best practices.
  • Mentor architects and engineers on secure design principles and emerging security technologies.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 8 years of experience in solution architecture, engineering, cybersecurity, or related technology disciplines.
  • Proven experience designing and delivering complex enterprise technology solutions.
  • Strong knowledge of security architecture across applications, infrastructure, cloud, integrations, and operations.
  • Hands-on experience with CyberArk (strongly preferred), including privileged access management, credential vaulting, session management, and access controls.
  • Experience with secrets management solutions such as CyberArk Conjur or HashiCorp Vault.
  • Working knowledge of identity platforms including Okta, PingOne, and SailPoint.
  • Experience with Windows, Linux, databases, cloud environments, APIs, and secure software development practices.
  • Strong understanding of threat modeling, vulnerability management, and security frameworks such as NIST, CIS, and ISO 27001.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Advanced CyberArk administration and integration experience.
  • AWS security architecture experience.
  • Experience designing security controls for AI and large language model (LLM) solutions.
  • Relevant certifications such as CISSP, SABSA, AWS Certified Security - Specialty, CyberArk Defender, or CyberArk Sentry.

What You'll Bring

  • Strong architectural and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent stakeholder communication and collaboration abilities.
  • Ability to balance security, business, and operational requirements while delivering practical solutions.
  • Experience working across multiple technical domains in a large enterprise environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a security architect who enjoys leading enterprise-scale initiatives and driving secure technology solutions across a complex environment.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.

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Everforth Apex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex.

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