Security Architect - ConsultantLocation: Columbia SC, 4430 Broad River Rd, Columbia SC 29210. 25% Hybrid schedule to be determined by manager.Candidate Location: Open to Nationwide US candidates, must be willing to relocate to SC prior to starting the role at their own expenseKey duties and responsibilities:Preference will be given to a candidate who can work onsite over hybrid over full-time remote (on-site as needed).Identity and access management – ensuring that appropriate identity management, single sign on, multi-factor authentication, active directory and applications are properly implemented and configured to support IT and security operationsResponsible for automation development and implementation of disparate security and enterprise IT toolsResponsible for planning, designing, developing and implementing enterprise security solutions that align with business goals and risk tolerance.Design, deploy and manage countermeasures to known security threats and develop preventative mitigation strategies for new and emergent threats to enterprise data, networks and associated services.Ensure, validate and measure the consistent application of protective measures throughout the enterprise business application and infrastructure support environments. Take appropriate action to protect state data and technology services.