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Job Details
STRATEGIC STAFFING SOLUTIONS HAS AN OPENING!
Job Title: Systems Architect
Location Charlotte, NC ** On-Site
Duration 12 months
Role Type: W2 Contract Engagement-No C2C
Industry: Financial Services / Capital Markets / Compliance
Overview
Seeking a Systems Architect to support moderately complex architectural initiatives across the Technology & Data organization. The ideal candidate operates with urgency and focus able to quickly assess application architectures, engage stakeholders, and deliver high-quality threat models and architectural guidance within tight timelines.
This role partners with cross-functional teams to deliver architectural solutions aligned with enterprise standards, cybersecurity policies, and regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
- Consult on and contribute to moderately complex Systems Architecture initiatives and deliverables.
- Review, assess, and document architectural patterns and application designs, incorporating Cloud Security and Cybersecurity requirements.
- Perform in-depth evaluations of variable technical factors across systems, integrations, and platforms.
- Deliver rapid threat modeling and architectural recommendations under compressed timelines.
- Collaborate with technology teams, product owners, and security partners to meet architectural and compliance standards.
- Support large-scale architectural planning efforts and ensure alignment with enterprise frameworks.
- Contribute to issue resolution by applying strong technical judgment and a solid understanding of policies, procedures, and governance requirements.
Required Qualifications
- 4 years of Systems Architecture experience, or equivalent demonstrated through:
- Professional work or consulting
- Technical training
- Military experience
- Education
Preferred Skills
- Cloud Security: 2 4 years
- Cybersecurity: 4 6 years
- Software Architecture & Design: 4 6 years
- API Development: 1 2 years
- GenAI / AI-assisted tooling: 1 2 years
- Python: 1 2 years
Key Attributes
- Demonstrated ability to work with urgency and precision in fast-paced environments.
- Strong analytical approach to evaluating application and system architectures.
- Effective communicator who can collaborate with diverse engineering, security, and business stakeholders.
- Ability to translate complex technical requirements into clear, actionable architectural guidance.