$110K - 140K a year
Implement and manage network security infrastructure, enforce compliance with CJIS and NIST standards, support incident response, and lead staff development.
Experience with Cisco network devices, security compliance frameworks, firewall and NAC management, incident response, and mentoring IT staff.
Senior Security Architect Job Number: 25-05294 Use your skills where innovative technology solutions begin. ECLARO is looking for a Senior Security Architect for our client in Santa Ana, CA. ECLARO’s client is a leading technology solutions provider, collaborating with customers to manage their needs and achieve success in their business goals. If you’re up to the challenge, then take a chance at this rewarding opportunity! Responsibilities: • Security, Compliance, and Audit Readiness: • Enforce network security controls aligned with Criminal Justice Information Services ("CJIS”), National Institute of Standards and Technology ("NIST”), and department policy. • Implement and maintain firewall rulesets, Network Access Control ("NAC”) solutions (e.g., Cisco Identity Service Engine ("Client”)), and endpoint access policies. • Support the cybersecurity team in incident detection, forensic analysis, and mitigation strategies. • Provide documentation and evidence for security audits and compliance reviews. • Implementation, Operations, and Support: • Serve as the hands-on engineer for network deployment, upgrades, and incident response. • Configure and manage Cisco switches, routers, firewalls, WLCs, and wireless endpoints. • Design and manage VPNs, QoS, ACLs, network monitoring, and logging systems (SolarWinds, NetFlow, SNMP). • SME Leadership and Staff Development: • Serve as the department's SME on enterprise security, guiding decisions across IT, public safety systems, and operations. • Train, coach, and mentor internal IT staff, including junior and mid-level network technicians. • Lead structured knowledge transfer sessions, hands-on training, and real-time coaching during support and implementation activities. • Create SOPs, how-to guides, and step-by-step documentation tailored for ongoing use by internal staff. • Support staff in preparation for certification paths (e.g., CCNA / CCNP) if desired. If hired, you will enjoy the following ECLARO Benefits: • 401k Retirement Savings Plan administered by Merrill Lynch • Commuter Check Pretax Commuter Benefits • Eligibility to purchase Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance through ECLARO If interested, you may contact: Jeanine Hastings Jeanine.Hastings@eclaro.com 646-755-9303 https://www.linkedin.com/in/jthastings Equal Opportunity Employer: ECLARO values diversity and does not discriminate based on Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status, in compliance with all applicable laws.
This job posting was last updated on 10/10/2025