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Job Title: Principal Security Architect
Location: St. Louis, MO – Hybrid Onsite, 3 days a week in office
Type: Contract
Duration: 1 year, high potential for extension/conversion
Pay Range: $90 – $110/hour, depending on experience
Project Overview
We are seeking a Principal Security Architect to support enterprise-level cloud and infrastructure security initiatives and mission-critical architecture projects for a large scale enterprise healthcare organization.
This architect will be responsible for designing secure cloud and container solutions, strengthening API security, and producing high-quality documentation.
Responsibilities
Associate Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable law. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply for open positions with our company.
Location: St. Louis, MO – Hybrid Onsite, 3 days a week in office
Type: Contract
Duration: 1 year, high potential for extension/conversion
Pay Range: $90 – $110/hour, depending on experience
Project Overview
We are seeking a Principal Security Architect to support enterprise-level cloud and infrastructure security initiatives and mission-critical architecture projects for a large scale enterprise healthcare organization.
This architect will be responsible for designing secure cloud and container solutions, strengthening API security, and producing high-quality documentation.
Responsibilities
- Architect secure and scalable cloud solutions across AWS and Azure, especially within EKS and OpenShift environments.
- Lead the design and implementation of secure API architectures, with emphasis on KONG API Gateway following migration from legacy/custom APIs.
- Create written deliverables including security models, architecture documents, and risk assessments aligned with regulatory and enterprise standards.
- Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams across architecture, DevOps, cloud engineering, and compliance.
- Mentor peers and contribute to a culture of knowledge sharing; strong teamwork and communication are essential.
- Senior-level AWS Security expertise (IAM, networking, logging, encryption, etc.)
- Proven experience with Kubernetes and OpenShift containerized environments
- Strong API security knowledge – experience with Kong API highly preferred
- Familiarity with Azure security features and practices
- Experience in regulated/compliance industries (healthcare, finance, or government)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to write client-ready architecture documents
- Certifications such as CISSP, AWS Security Specialty, or CKS
- Experience collaborating in a high-functioning architecture team environment
- Demonstrated ability to document and present technical solutions to varied audiences
Associate Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable law. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply for open positions with our company.
Salary : $90 - $110
