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Security Compliance Architect

TEKsystems
$70.24 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Arizona, Chandler
Apr 21, 2026
Role Summary The Security Compliance Architect is accountable for the security architecture, threat modeling, and compliance posture. This role serves as a mandatory Phase0 security gate, with authority to approve or block any agent or collector before it is permitted to access production environments. The architect designs and governs cryptographic trust models, secure identity and authentication, data integrity controls, and enterprise secrets management to ensure all agentbased data collection is secure, auditable, and compliant with enterprise and regulatory requirements. Key Responsibilities * Act as the Phase0 security authority and signatory for all agent and collector architectures. * Own and maintain the Collector Agent Layer threat model, defining trust boundaries, attack surfaces, and acceptance criteria. * Design and govern secure identity and trust architectures, including mTLS/PKI and Kafka authentication and authorization. * Architect data integrity and tamperdetection controls using HMAC, replay protection, and validation patterns. * Define secure Vault and secretsmanagement integrations, including rotation, access controls, and audit requirements. * Ensure designs meet enterprise security standards, regulatory expectations, and audit requirements. * Partner with engineering and platform teams to embed securitybydesign and mentor teams on secure agent patterns. Qualifications & Expertise * 7+ years of experience in security architecture and threat modeling for distributed or agentbased systems. * Strong expertise in PKI, X.509, mTLS, cryptographic trust models, and Kafka security (SASL/SCRAM). * Proven experience designing HMACbased integrity and tamperdetection mechanisms. * Enterprise experience with Vault or centralized secretsmanagement platforms. * Solid understanding of zerotrust, leastprivilege, and defenseindepth principles. * Experience producing security artifacts for risk, compliance, and audit audiences. * Demonstrated ability to operate as a formal security gatekeeper balancing rigor with delivery velocity. * FinOps Certified Practitioner or Professional preferred. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Chandler, AZ. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $70.24 - $70.24/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Chandler,AZ. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on May 4, 2026. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.