Security Architect

Post Date

Sep 19, 2025

Location

Austin,
Texas

ZIP/Postal Code

78746
US
Nov 23, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Security Engineering

Req #

AUS-f2ed9b82-5c8b-412c-af54-3bc805011baa

Pay Rate

$43 - $54 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

A client of Insight Global is seeking a Security Architect to help identify and mitigate security risks across business strategies and IT systems. This role involves assessing cloud and on-premises application security, conducting audits, collaborating with DevOps on secure development practices, and communicating risk assessments and security architecture recommendations to stakeholders.

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Required Skills & Experience

-Bachelor’s Degree, Technical School, or equivalent training in information systems.
-2+ years of experience in information security.
-Microsoft or Linux Systems Administration.
-Network Security (Firewall/IPS) and tools: Netskope, Cisco, Barracuda, F5, Fortinet.
-Azure Cloud and Microsoft Entra.
-Programming/scripting: BASH, PowerShell, Python.
-API integration scripting.
-Kubernetes/container security: Kodem, Checkmarx, Aqua.
-Familiarity with NIST Cybersecurity Framework or similar (NERC, PCI, FDA).
-Experience in at least 2 cybersecurity analyst domains.
-Strong investigative mindset—able to dive deep into complex security issues.
-Windows-heavy environment experience (with transition toward Kubernetes).
-AWS experience (considered equivalent to Azure and required).
-Strong communication skills as they may take part in round table discussions with other banks they service

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

-Azure certifications.
-Ability to perform deep discovery work beyond typical architectural responsibilities.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.