F2F in TX pref. || Sr Cyber Security Architect / Engineer || USC & GC

[Adarsh Sharma]

Senior Cyber Security Architect / Engineer (12+ years)
Location: Fort Worth, TX (Hybrid – Onsite from Day 1)

Visa: USC & GC
Duration: 12 Months Contract

MOI: Potential for F2F -  if candidate is local please be sure to inform them the interview maybe in person for Locals

 

Certifications

Required

• CISSP
• Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104)

Preferred

• CCSP
• AZ-500
• AZ-700
• AZ-140

 

Required Skills

• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity architecture and engineering
• Strong experience with Application Security and Secure SDLC
• Expertise in threat modeling frameworks (STRIDE, MITRE ATT&CK, C4 modeling)
• Experience with Microsoft Azure cloud security
• Experience with authentication and authorization frameworks (OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML 2.0)
• Experience with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) integration
• Knowledge of JWT validation and API security
• Experience implementing RBAC and Conditional Access policies
• Experience securing Azure workloads (App Services, Functions, AKS, Virtual Machines)
• Experience implementing secure network architecture (NSGs, private endpoints, firewalls)
• Experience managing secrets with Azure Key Vault
• Experience with Azure monitoring and security tools (Defender for Cloud, Log Analytics, Microsoft Sentinel)
• Experience identifying and remediating application vulnerabilities
• Knowledge of enterprise security frameworks such as NIST and OWASP Top 10

 

Preferred Skills

• Experience with threat modeling tools such as:

• Microsoft Threat Modeling Tool
• ThreatModeler
• IriusRisk
• securiCAD

• Hands-on experience with security tools such as:

• RedSeal
• Fortify
• Burp Suite
• Qualys
• Wiz
• CrowdStrike
• Defect Dojo

 

 

Job Overview

Client is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Architect / Engineer to strengthen the organization’s application and cloud security posture.

The role focuses on application security architecture, threat modeling, identity & access design, and Azure cloud security. The consultant will work closely with development teams and business stakeholders to ensure secure, scalable, and compliant solutions.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical expert with extensive experience identifying, assessing, and remediating application security risks in enterprise environments.

 

Responsibilities

• Deploy and manage application security tools and standards across the organization
• Identify, analyze, and document application vulnerabilities
• Work with development teams to remediate security issues and improve secure coding practices
• Guide teams on secure design and Secure SDLC practices
• Track remediation progress and report security risk posture

• Conduct threat modeling exercises using frameworks such as STRIDE and MITRE ATT&CK
• Create data flow diagrams and threat models for critical applications
• Identify risks and recommend security mitigation strategies

• Design and implement secure authentication and authorization frameworks
• Integrate identity solutions with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
• Implement service-to-service authentication and secure API authorization
• Manage RBAC and Conditional Access policies

• Secure Azure cloud workloads and infrastructure
• Implement network security controls such as NSGs and private endpoints
• Manage secrets using Azure Key Vault
• Implement governance using Defender for Cloud and Azure Policy

• Implement monitoring and observability using Log Analytics and Microsoft Sentinel
• Deliver application security training and awareness sessions
• Work with business and engineering teams to ensure secure and compliant solutions