Security Architect at The Computer Merchant, LTD.

JOB TITLE: Security Architect JOB LOCATION: Quincy MA WAGE RANGE*: $90-$93 JOB NUMBER: ITS77-EHS-FY26-SECURITY ARCHITECT – 002-repost REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:5–7+ years of experience in IT architecture, security, and infrastructure roles. Deep understanding of enterprise architecture across infrastructure, security, and application domains. Hands-on experience with Layer 3 network design and troubleshooting; working knowledge of Layer 2 and Layer 7 protocols and related security controls. Strong ability to analyze, document, and communicate complex technical designs with clarity and precision. Proven capacity to quickly learn and evaluate emerging technologies and frameworks. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders. High attention to detail and a dedication to creating consistent, high-quality documentation. Preferred Qualifications Experience with IoT platforms and systems such as surveillance, VoIP, or sensor [1] based technologies. Familiarity with compliance and regulatory frameworks (e.g., NIST, FedRAMP). Experience supporting architecture governance, security review boards, or technical oversight committees. Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or equivalent credentials JOB DESCRIPTIONSupport the end-to-end architecture review process across EOHHS applications and infrastructure, including IoT, on-prem, SaaS, commercial cloud, and hybrid models. Develop, refine, and maintain detailed technical architecture documentation, with a strong emphasis on security, standardization, and scalability. Partner with internal teams (IT, networking, cloud engineering, facilities) to build and validate architecture and network diagrams. Identify architectural risks, security vulnerabilities, and documentation gaps and communicate them effectively to EOHHS leadership. Evaluate proposed solutions across infrastructure, applications, systems, and networking layers to ensure alignment with EOHHS standards in addition to Enterprise, program and business requirements. Provide technical oversight and project management support throughout the architecture review lifecycle. Maintain organized records of reviews, track project metrics, and contribute to continuous improvement of governance processes within EOHHS. Deliver compelling presentations and reports to technical and non-technical audiences, clearly articulating risks, recommendations, and architectural decisions. Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities * While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision benefits; dependent care flexible spending account; 401(k) plan; voluntary life/short term disability/whole life/term life/accident and critical illness coverage; employee assistance program; sick leave in accordance with regulation. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions. Benefits offered are in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and subject to change at TCM's discretion.