Enterprise Security Architect

Kforce has a client in Tampa, FL that is seeking an Enterprise Security Architect who will serve as the primary security architect supporting the Advanced Distribution Infrastructure program across cloud, operational technology (OT), and hybrid environments. Key Responsibilities: Serve as the primary cybersecurity liaison between business units, project teams, technology teams, vendors, and enterprise architecture.

Kforce has a client in Tampa, FL that is seeking an Enterprise Security Architect who will serve as the primary security architect supporting the Advanced Distribution Infrastructure program across cloud, operational technology (OT), and hybrid environments. This role will design and evaluate security controls, identify security gaps and risks, and ensure technology solutions align with established cybersecurity frameworks, standards, and regulatory requirements. This role is focused on architecture, assessment, recommendations, and oversight rather than hands-on implementation of security tools. Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary cybersecurity liaison between business units, project teams, technology teams, vendors, and enterprise architecture
• Architect and design security controls for applications, systems, processes, and technology solutions
• Provide guidance on cybersecurity requirements, approved technologies, architectural standards, and security best practices
• Develop and maintain security standards, reference architectures, technical requirements, and implementation patterns across IT, OT, cloud, and hybrid environments
• Participate in architecture reviews, risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, penetration testing reviews, threat assessments, and compliance evaluations
• Identify security vulnerabilities, architectural deficiencies, and control gaps and help prioritize remediation efforts
• Ensure solutions support compliance with applicable cybersecurity requirements, including NIST CSF, NERC CIP, TSA Security Directives, DFARS, SOX, and PCI
• Translate complex cybersecurity policies and requirements into clear, actionable guidance for technical and business teams

Requirements:

• Required: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or one or more related Information Technology Security professional or vendor certifications (ex: CSSA, CEH, GIAC, etc.)
• Preferred: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), and related Information Technology Security professional or vendor certifications (ex: CEH, CSSA, GIAC, etc.)
• Required: 7 years of practical technical experience in an Information Security role
• Experience implementing Security Frameworks (ISO 27000, NIST Cyber Security)

Preferred:

• Security Architecture background with strong focus on infrastructure security across both IT and OT
• Experience with OT environments, including device connectivity, encryption and integrations
• Ability to evaluate sensor/device configurations, data movement, connectivity, and vendor solutions against established security standards
• Strong communication skills and ability to work across vendors, internal technical teams, risk, governance, and compliance stakeholders