Rapidiant

Contract Duration: 12 Months
Start Date: February 9, 2026
Experience Level: Senior
Positions Available: 1
Application Deadline: February 2, 2026

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Application Security Architect to lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of enterprise-grade security solutions with a strong emphasis on application security and DevSecOps.

This role partners closely with software engineering teams to embed security into the full SDLC, ensuring secure, scalable, and compliant solutions across on-premises, disaster recovery, and cloud environments.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, strategic, and experienced in supporting development teams while setting enterprise security standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and implement application security architecture aligned with enterprise and industry best practices
• Partner with software development and DevOps teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines
• Design, implement, and test security controls across:
• Applications and APIs
• On-prem, DR, and cloud environments
• Develop and maintain security standards, policies, and procedures
• Architect and support:
• LAN, WAN, VPN, firewall, router, and network security solutions
• Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), certificate authorities, and digital signatures
• Evaluate emerging security technologies and recommend improvements
• Conduct security design reviews, threat modeling, and risk assessments
• Mentor and guide security and engineering team members
• Provide technical leadership and act as a subject-matter expert for application security initiatives

Required Qualifications

• Senior-level experience as a Security Architect, Application Security Architect, or DevSecOps Engineer
• Strong background in application security and secure software development
• Proven experience supporting and collaborating with software engineering teams
• Hands-on knowledge of:
• DevSecOps practices and CI/CD security
• Network security technologies and protocols
• Firewalls, VPNs, routers, and related infrastructure
• Experience designing security for on-prem and cloud environments
• Solid understanding of:
• PKI, certificates, encryption, and identity management
• Security frameworks, policies, and compliance standards
• Strong decision-making, communication, and mentoring skills

Preferred Skills

• Cloud security architecture experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Experience with application security tools (SAST, DAST, SCA, secrets management)
• Background in enterprise or large-scale environments
• Ability to translate security requirements into developer-friendly solutions

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $100.00 - $140.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Work Location: In person