Senior Security Architect

Job Description

Senior Security Architect

100% On-site | Santa Ana, CA

We are seeking a Senior Security Architect to lead enterprise security operations, compliance, and infrastructure within a mission-critical environment. This hands-on leadership role combines deep Cisco networking expertise, security architecture design, and staff mentorship to ensure audit readiness and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities :

• Enforce and maintain network security controls aligned with CJIS , NIST , and internal policy frameworks.
• Implement and manage firewall rules , NAC solutions (e.g., Cisco ISE), and endpoint access policies .
• Support incident detection, forensics, and mitigation efforts alongside cybersecurity teams.
• Lead network deployments, upgrades, and response initiatives across Cisco infrastructure.
• Configure and manage switches, routers, firewalls, WLCs , and VPNs .
• Design and optimize QoS, ACLs , and network monitoring (SolarWinds, NetFlow, SNMP).
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) , mentoring internal IT staff and guiding certification readiness (CCNA / CCNP).
• Create and maintain SOPs , documentation, and training materials for ongoing operations.

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