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Security Architect - Consultant

Novalink Solutions, New York, NY, United States


Job Description
THIS POSITION WILL SERVE AS A SECURITY ENGINEER WITHIN THE ENGINEERING STAFF WITH THE IMPLEMENTATION, INTEGRATION AND OPERATIONALIZATION OF ENTERPRISE SECURITY TECHNOLOGIES AND PROGRAMS.

THE CONTRACTOR WILL PROVIDE HANDS-ON TECHNICAL SUPPORT ACROSS MULTIPLE SECURITY DISCIPLINES INCLUDING SIEM, XDR, VULNERABILITY MANAGEMENT, DATA LOSS PREVENTION, SECURITY AWARENESS, ENDPOINT AND LINUX SENSOR DEPLOYMENT, AND SECURITY AUTOMATION INITIATIVES. THE ROLE REQUIRES EXPERIENCE IN INFORMATION SECURITY ARCHITECTURE AND SOLUTION DESIGN TO SUPPORT STRATEGIC PLANNING, DESIGN, IMPLEMENTATION AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT OF SECURE SYSTEMS AND SERVICES.

Responsibilities

Build, deploy, configure, and maintain Linux‑based security sensors and related endpoint monitoring tools.

Assist in the integration and automation of disparate security and enterprise IT tools using scripting and orchestration technologies.

Develop technical documentation, implementation guides, and standard operating procedures as needed.

Perform log analysis and reporting to support security incident investigations.

Validate control effectiveness and recommend improvements across infrastructure and applications.

Contribute to mitigation strategies for emerging threats to enterprise data, systems, and services.

Provide hands‑on support for enterprise security platforms, including SIEM, XDR, vulnerability management platforms, DLP solutions, security awareness and training platforms, and management programs (scanning, reporting, remediation tracking, and metrics).

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or Information Security, or 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity (education may be substituted).

5+ years of experience implementing and supporting enterprise security tools (SIEM, CRIBL, XDR, Vulnerability Management, DLP, Endpoint Security).

5+ years of experience supporting large IT environments and/or system deployments.

5+ years of experience developing automation and integrations using scripting languages such as Python and Bash.

Preference for candidates located in Columbia, SC or a surrounding city in South Carolina.

Preferred Skills

CISSP or Security+ Certifications.

SIEM Administration, Analysis, and Reporting experience.

Experience building and deploying Linux‑based security sensors.

Familiarity with security frameworks and compliance standards such as NIST CSF, CJIS, IRS 1075, and CMS MARS‑E.

Strong analytical, reporting, and documentation skills.

Employment Details
Location: Columbia, South Carolina

Contract: Full Time, 1‑year duration with potential extension.

Recruiter: Nagaraj Murugan

Position Title: Security Architect – Consultant

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