Senior Information Security Architect (Contract, Remote)

Immediate need. Contract. Remote, US-based. Starting this week. We are filling a seat on a platform build that is in its final stretch. This is not a role for someone who needs a long runway. It calls for an architect senior enough to step in mid-flight and own the security architecture from day one. You will be the senior technical security voice on a small, experienced team — setting the architecture, making the calls, and standing behind them in front of the client. What You'll Own Security and cryptographic architecture for a credential and identity platform Cloud infrastructure security — key management, secrets, network controls, and infrastructure as code Security design review across the data pipeline and edge components Penetration test scope, standards conformance, and launch-gate sign-off What We Need to See You have architected secure systems end to end — built them, not reviewed someone else's You have implemented cryptography in production, not just read about it You have been the senior technical voice in a client room and held that room You are available now Engagement Details Contract engagement through launch, estimated 3–6 months Small senior team; weekly full-team call, daily async communication Fully remote, US-based Our client is an EEOC Employer and encourages all minority groups to apply. By applying to this job, as part of our typical recruiting process, from time to time, we may contact you regarding positions that we feel are a good fit for you or engage with you during the recruiting process via SMS text message. Message and data rates may apply, depending on your mobile phone service plan. At any time you can get more help by replying HELP to these texts, or you can opt-out completely by replying STOP. Our Terms of Service are available at www.peoplelift.com.