Sr. Infrastructure Architect

Job Title: Sr. Infrastructure Architect
Duration: 5-Month Contract
Location: Hybrid

Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled Sr. Infrastructure Architect to lead a critical network infrastructure and security redesign project for one of our clients. This position will focus on enhancing the client’s operationally critical systems through robust network and firewall security architecture, Active Directory redesign, and ensuring compliance with various regulatory frameworks. The ideal candidate will provide expert technical leadership across multiple IT infrastructure domains and work closely with the client to deliver effective security and compliance solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead a comprehensive network security design review, focusing on firewall technologies and network zone architectures.
2. Conduct an in-depth access management design review and implement solutions to meet compliance requirements and improve operational efficiency.
3. Complete compliance gap analysis, including reporting, remediation, and resolution strategy development.
4. Evaluate and improve the effectiveness of cybersecurity controls, proposing innovative solutions and strategies.
5. Ensure architecture and engineering solutions meet future audit and compliance needs.
6. Review and update system documentation, creating new documentation as needed to ensure accuracy and completeness.
7. Provide technical leadership to internal teams within IT Infrastructure (Cybersecurity, Network, Server, Storage, Cloud) on the implementation of designs and architectures.
8. Perform other duties as assigned, contributing to the successful implementation of infrastructure redesign.

Required Skills:

1. A minimum of 10 years of experience working with Information Security teams or related fields.
2. At least 10 years of experience with Network and Firewall technologies (e.g., Cisco, Palo Alto), with a strong foundation in firewall design, deployment, and operation.
3. A minimum of 5 years of experience in access management technologies (e.g., Active Directory, Entra ID).
4. At least 5 years of experience with information security compliance (e.g., PCI, GDPR).
5. A minimum of 5 years of experience in server virtualization or cloud hosting technologies (e.g., VMWare, AWS).
6. Strong organizational skills to proactively manage findings for remediation, track issue updates, and provide regular status reports.
7. Excellent communication skills for clear reporting and documentation.

Desired Skills:

1. Knowledge of Operational Technologies in addition to Information Technologies.
2. A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
3. A strong background in general networking and router/switch configuration is preferred.

Additional Information:
This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of one day per week onsite (Tuesday or Wednesday), with additional onsite presence depending on project activities and milestones. This position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with a client on mission-critical systems and infrastructure enhancements, helping to shape and secure the future of their IT environment.

Compensation: The projected hourly range for this position is $70/hr to $95/hr.

Benefits: On-Demand Group (ODG) provides employee benefits which includes healthcare, dental, and vision insurance. ODG is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.#J-18808-Ljbffr