Senior Security Architect (GenAI) - NC

StratAcuity Staffing Partners Inc

Charlotte, NC

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$90–$102 Per Hour
SKILLS
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analysis Skills, Application Programming Interface (API), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Best Practices, Business Solutions, Business Strategy, CCSP - Cisco Certified Security Professional, CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Career Counseling, Cloud Architecture, Cloud Computing, Computer Security, Consulting, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Data Entry, Data Modeling, Data Science, Documentation Models, Enterprise Protection, Finance, Financial Services, GCP (Good Clinical Practices), GIAC - Global Information Assurance Certification, Genetics, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Injections, Internet Search, Leadership, Legal, Microsoft Windows Azure, Model Review, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Requirements Validation/Verification, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Security Architecture, Software as a Service (SaaS), Threat Modeling
LOCATION
Charlotte, NC
POSTED
30+ days ago

Job#: 3036316

Job Description:

Client: Financial Services

Team: TBA

Job Title: Engineer 5 / Senior Security Architect (GenAI)

Location: Charlotte, NC (Hybrid)

Contract Length: 12mo (conversion possible)

Pay Rate: $90 - $102

Top Requirements:

  • 8+ years of cybersecurity/security architecture experience with strong threat modeling expertise
  • 5+ years as a Security Engineer or Security Architect
  • 1+ year of hands-on GenAI security experience (LLMs, RAG, agentic systems)

Plusses:

  • Experience in regulated industries (financial services preferred)
  • Experience with cloud security (Azure, GCP, AWS)
  • Familiarity with OWASP LLM Top 10, MITRE ATLAS, and AI security frameworks
  • Experience securing GenAI platforms (Vertex AI, Copilot, internal LLMs)
  • Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, GIAC, or cloud security certifications

Job Summary:

In this contingent resource assignment, you may: Consult as an expert to develop or influence initiatives and resources for highly complex business and technical needs across Engineering. Consult on the strategy and resolution of highly complex and unique challenges requiring in-depth evaluation across multiple areas, delivering solutions that are long-term, large-scale and require vision, creativity, innovation, and advanced analytical and inductive thinking. Provide expertise to client senior leadership on innovative Engineering business solutions. Strategically engage with client personnel.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

  • Conduct security architecture reviews and threat modeling for GenAI and agentic AI platforms
  • Identify and mitigate risks such as prompt injection, jailbreaks, data leakage, and model poisoning
  • Assess and secure LLM-based systems, RAG pipelines, APIs, and SaaS GenAI platforms
  • Define and validate security requirements aligned with OWASP, MITRE ATLAS, and enterprise standards
  • Evaluate IAM, secrets management, and API security controls across cloud platforms
  • Produce detailed threat models, architecture documentation, and risk mitigation strategies
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to improve security posture of AI-enabled platforms
  • Implement and recommend controls for model safety, input validation, and data protection
  • Support cloud security architecture across Azure, GCP, or AWS environments
  • Communicate security risks and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Contribute to enterprise GenAI security frameworks, governance, and best practices
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure secure adoption of AI technologies

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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Employee Type:

Contract

Location:

Charlotte, NC, US

Job Type:

Date Posted:

May 28, 2026

Pay Range:

$96 - $102 per hour

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