Security Architect, Contract

<div class="content-intro"><p><img style="max-width: 100%;" src="https://66degrees.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/JobPosting-Cover.jpg" alt="" width="1400"></p> <h2>Overview of 66degrees</h2> <p>66degrees is an end-to-end AI transformation partner that guides enterprises from complex business challenges to clear, quantifiable outcomes. Our company is the culmination of several successful firms, each a leader in its own right in cloud, artificial intelligence, and data. This convergence of talent and expertise is how we help businesses reach their own "inflection point," where chaotic data becomes a strategic asset, complexity becomes clarity, and AI becomes an engine for growth. Our ultimate vision is to be the catalyst for a future where every business operates as an intelligent enterprise, with autonomous systems unlocking human potential.</p> <p>At 66degrees, we believe in thriving through challenges and winning together. These values not only guide us in achieving our goals as a company but also for our people. We are dedicated to creating a significant impact for our employees by fostering a culture that sparks innovation and supports professional and personal growth along the way.</p></div><h2>Overview of Role</h2> <p>We are seeking a Security Architect to support our client on an immediate-need basis. This position is approximately of 48-week contract engagement with up to 20 hours per week. In this role, you will design, implement, and govern robust security architectures tailored to highly regulated environments. You will collaborate closely with engineering teams to align identity management, system telemetry, and compliance frameworks with organizational goals.</p> <h2>Responsibilities:</h2> <ul> <li>Design, implement, and maintain security architecture strategies for enterprise environments, focusing on cloud infrastructure and compliance.</li> <li>Lead identity and access management (IAM) strategies, telemetry monitoring, and SIEM integrations to ensure end-to-end security visibility.</li> <li>Ensure infrastructure and security controls strictly align with regulatory standards, specifically FedRAMP and CMMC.</li> <li>Partner with cross-functional engineering and systems teams to embed security best practices into core operational infrastructure.</li> <li>Review system architecture to identify vulnerabilities, mitigate risk, and maintain robust posture across cloud environments.</li> </ul> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Professional experience as a Security Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, or Systems Architect.</li> <li>Internal quality assurance and independent internal review</li> <li>Runs the 800-171A examine, interview and test validation across all 3