What are the responsibilities and job description for the Security Technology Lead position at Prairie Consulting Services?
Security Architect/ Security Technology Lead
Pay Range: $81.00 - $86.00 per hour
Experience Level: Senior - 7 years in Information Security
Local Candidates ONLY
*Hybrid - 3 days/ week in office - Downtown Chicago
Join a leading financial institution at the forefront of secure digital transformation. We’re seeking a Senior Security Architect to shape and elevate enterprise-wide security strategy across cloud, SaaS, and hybrid environments. In this highly visible role, you’ll partner across engineering, IT, and the business to drive secure solutions, influence identity strategy, and advance modern zero-trust architecture in a complex, regulated landscape.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Lead security architecture reviews for SaaS and cloud-based platforms
- Define and implement secure design patterns across multi-cloud (Azure, AWS, hybrid)
- Partner with engineering, IT, and business teams to drive secure solutions
- Work across identity & access management (SSO, RBAC, Microsoft Entra)
- Support third-party risk assessments and security due diligence
- Contribute to zero-trust architecture and modern security frameworks
What We’re Looking For:
- 7 years in Information Security, with strong cloud exposure
- Hands-on experience with identity management (Authentication, SSO, RBAC, Microsoft Entra) (Must-have)
- Deep understanding of SaaS security & enterprise environments
- Strong knowledge of frameworks like NIST, GDPR, SOC, and SSDLC
- Experience with application security (OWASP, API security)
- Solid grasp of network security, SIEM, incident response, and data protection
- Cloud experience across Azure, AWS, and hybrid environments
- Certifications like CISSP, CCSP, or cloud security certs are a big plus
Bonus: Exposure to AI security (Microsoft Copilot)
Salary : $81 - $86