Cybersecurity / Information Security Architect

Job Title: Senior Security Architect
Duration: 18 Months Contract
Location: Santa Ana, CA (Onsite)

Top Must-Have Skills:
Cisco networking (switches, routers, firewalls, WLCs, VPNs)
Security and compliance (CJIS, NIST, NAC, incident response, audit readiness)
Network monitoring & management (SolarWinds, NetFlow, SNMP, ACLs, QoS)
Leadership and mentoring (SME guidance, staff training, documentation)

Security, Compliance, and Audit Readiness
Enforce network security controls aligned with Criminal Justice Information Services ( CJIS ), National Institute of Standards and Technology ( NIST ), and department policy.
Implement and maintain firewall rulesets, Network Access Control ( NAC ) solutions (e.g., Cisco Identity Service Engine ( ISE )), and endpoint access policies.
Support the cybersecurity team in incident detection, forensic analysis, and mitigation strategies.
Provide documentation and evidence for security audits and compliance reviews.

Implementation, Operations, and Support
Serve as the hands-on engineer for network deployment, upgrades, and incident response.
Configure and manage Cisco switches, routers, firewalls, WLCs, and wireless endpoints.
Design and manage VPNs, QoS, ACLs, network monitoring, and logging systems (SolarWinds, NetFlow, SNMP).

SME Leadership and Staff Development
Serve as the department s SME on enterprise security, guiding decisions across IT, public safety systems, and operations.
Train, coach, and mentor internal IT staff, including junior and mid-level network technicians.
Lead structured knowledge transfer sessions, hands-on training, and real-time coaching during support and implementation activities.
Create SOPs, how-to guides, and step-by-step documentation tailored for ongoing use by internal staff.
Support staff in preparation for certification paths (e.g., CCNA/CCNP) if desired.