Senior Security Architect
100% On-site | Santa Ana, CA
We are seeking a Senior Security Architect to lead enterprise security operations, compliance, and infrastructure within a mission-critical environment. This hands-on leadership role combines deep Cisco networking expertise, security architecture design, and staff mentorship to ensure audit readiness and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
• Enforce and maintain network security controls aligned with CJIS , NIST , and internal policy frameworks.
• Implement and manage firewall rules , NAC solutions (e.g., Cisco ISE), and endpoint access policies .
• Support incident detection, forensics, and mitigation efforts alongside cybersecurity teams.
• Lead network deployments, upgrades, and response initiatives across Cisco infrastructure.
• Configure and manage switches, routers, firewalls, WLCs , and VPNs .
• Design and optimize QoS, ACLs , and network monitoring (SolarWinds, NetFlow, SNMP).
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) , mentoring internal IT staff and guiding certification readiness (CCNA/CCNP).
• Create and maintain SOPs , documentation, and training materials for ongoing operations.
Top Skills Required:
• Cisco networking (switches, routers, firewalls, WLCs, VPNs)
• Security & compliance (CJIS, NIST, NAC, audit readiness)
• Network monitoring (SolarWinds, NetFlow, SNMP, ACLs, QoS)
• Leadership & mentoring (staff training, documentation, SME guidance)
Nice-to-Have:
• Advanced CJIS/NIST compliance experience
• Public safety or government network background
• Proven mentorship and SOP development experience
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