Prairie Consulting Services
Senior Security Architect
Prairie Consulting Services - Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
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$75.00/hr - $80.00/hr Direct message the job poster from Prairie Consulting Services Senior Technical Recruiter at Prairie Consulting Services
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Only looking for W-2 Candidates Local to Chicago - Hybrid Role - Mandatory 3 days on-site.
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apply if you are not open to going on-site Contract position We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Security Architect to design and lead the implementation of strategies that reduce the risk of lateral movement across our enterprise network. You will play a critical role in securing our infrastructure by developing secure configurations, segmenting networks, and aligning with industry-leading frameworks and practices. Responsibilities: • Develop and implement security architecture strategies to mitigate risks from lateral movement techniques. • Design, document, and enforce network segmentation and access control policies. • Collaborate with IT, cloud, and infrastructure teams to integrate security into architecture and operations. • Lead and participate in security assessments, audits, and architecture reviews. • Provide technical leadership and mentor junior security staff. • Stay up to date with evolving threats, tools, and security research. • Identify and remediate insecure configurations in Windows and Linux environments. • Support detection and response through effective logging, alerting, and forensic readiness. Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field. • 8+ years in information security, with strong experience in network security and architecture. • Strong understanding of lateral movement techniques (e.g., Pass-the-Hash, Kerberoasting) and mitigation strategies. • Proven experience with security frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-53, CIS Controls, ISO 27001). • Experience performing vulnerability assessments and managing remediation efforts. • Strong leadership and communication skills, including cross-functional collaboration. Required Skills: • Deep knowledge of Windows and Linux system architecture and hardening. • Expertise in Active Directory, Azure AD, and role-based access control (RBAC). • Familiar with network security tools (e.g., SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls). • Experience with Azure Log Analytics, KQL, custom alerting, and log pipelines. • Proficiency in Python, PowerShell, and Shell scripting. • Understanding of protocol analysis, network monitoring, and attack surface reduction. • Familiar with high availability, clustering, and secure administrative practices. • Working knowledge of SQL Server, Oracle, and enterprise IT infrastructure. Preferred Certifications: • (Bonus): OSCP, GIAC, AZ-500, or equivalent hands-on certs Seniority level
Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type
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This range is provided by Prairie Consulting Services. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$75.00/hr - $80.00/hr Direct message the job poster from Prairie Consulting Services Senior Technical Recruiter at Prairie Consulting Services
Company does NOT Sponsor.
Only looking for W-2 Candidates Local to Chicago - Hybrid Role - Mandatory 3 days on-site.
Please
DO NOT
apply if you are not open to going on-site Contract position We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Security Architect to design and lead the implementation of strategies that reduce the risk of lateral movement across our enterprise network. You will play a critical role in securing our infrastructure by developing secure configurations, segmenting networks, and aligning with industry-leading frameworks and practices. Responsibilities: • Develop and implement security architecture strategies to mitigate risks from lateral movement techniques. • Design, document, and enforce network segmentation and access control policies. • Collaborate with IT, cloud, and infrastructure teams to integrate security into architecture and operations. • Lead and participate in security assessments, audits, and architecture reviews. • Provide technical leadership and mentor junior security staff. • Stay up to date with evolving threats, tools, and security research. • Identify and remediate insecure configurations in Windows and Linux environments. • Support detection and response through effective logging, alerting, and forensic readiness. Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field. • 8+ years in information security, with strong experience in network security and architecture. • Strong understanding of lateral movement techniques (e.g., Pass-the-Hash, Kerberoasting) and mitigation strategies. • Proven experience with security frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-53, CIS Controls, ISO 27001). • Experience performing vulnerability assessments and managing remediation efforts. • Strong leadership and communication skills, including cross-functional collaboration. Required Skills: • Deep knowledge of Windows and Linux system architecture and hardening. • Expertise in Active Directory, Azure AD, and role-based access control (RBAC). • Familiar with network security tools (e.g., SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls). • Experience with Azure Log Analytics, KQL, custom alerting, and log pipelines. • Proficiency in Python, PowerShell, and Shell scripting. • Understanding of protocol analysis, network monitoring, and attack surface reduction. • Familiar with high availability, clustering, and secure administrative practices. • Working knowledge of SQL Server, Oracle, and enterprise IT infrastructure. Preferred Certifications: • (Bonus): OSCP, GIAC, AZ-500, or equivalent hands-on certs Seniority level
Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type
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