Security Architect Jobs in Florida

Security Architect jobs in Florida are in strong and consistent demand, concentrated in defense contracting, financial services, healthcare IT, and state government, with openings at every level from junior security engineer through principal architect. The busiest hiring markets are Miami, Tampa, and Jacksonville, where anchors like Lockheed Martin, Citigroup, and Baptist Health regularly maintain security architecture openings. Cloud security, zero-trust network design, and compliance frameworks such as NIST and FedRAMP are the specialties drawing the most attention from Florida employers. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles12
Top employerRyder System
Top cityMiami, FL
Cities hiring8
Work type43% On-site
Top industryEnergy

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Hotwire Communications
Principal Security Architect
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Hotwire Communications
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Principal Security Architect
Hotwire Communications
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Cloud Architecture
Solutions Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
Technical Program Management
Bachelor's degree in information technology
1,001-5,000

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Versant
Staff Security Architect
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Versant
Added 2w ago
Staff Security Architect
Versant
Orlando, Florida
Customer Service & Support
Customer Support
IT Support
Technical Program Management
$150k - $170k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in information technology
1,001-5,000

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Holland America Line
Architect, Solutions and Security
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Holland America Line
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Architect, Solutions and Security
Holland America Line
Miami, Florida
Business Operations
On-Site
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Carnival Cruise Line
Architect, Solutions and Security
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Carnival Cruise Line
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Architect, Solutions and Security
Carnival Cruise Line
Miami, Florida
Business Development
Partnerships & Business Development
Sales
On-Site
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Ryder System
Information Security Architect
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Information Security Architect
Ryder System
Tallahassee, Florida
Business Operations
Customer Service
Customer Success
$140k - $150k/yr
Bachelor's degree

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Security Architect Jobs by City in Florida

Where Florida roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Miami
3 jobs
Tampa
2 jobs
Fort Lauderdale
2 jobs
Orlando
1 job
Ybor City
1 job
Tallahassee
1 job
Coral Gables
1 job
Saint Petersburg
1 job

Security Architect Job Market in Florida

A snapshot from current Florida openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Ryder System
Ryder System2 open roles
Citi
Citi1 open role
AbbVie
AbbVie1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Energy
  • Banking & Financial Services
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals

What Florida Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in security architect jobs across Florida.

  • Active CISSP certification or equivalent recognized by Florida federal and defense contractors
  • Five or more years designing enterprise security architectures for complex multi-cloud environments
  • Deep knowledge of NIST, FedRAMP, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS compliance frameworks
  • Demonstrated experience conducting threat modeling, risk assessments, and security reviews
  • Proficiency with security tools such as SIEM platforms, firewalls, and endpoint protection solutions
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or a closely related technical field

Security Architect Jobs in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a security architect in Florida?

The most direct path into a security architect role in Florida is progressive experience in cybersecurity engineering or network security combined with a recognized certification such as the CISSP or CISM, which Florida employers in defense, healthcare, and finance consistently treat as a threshold credential. Florida has no state-issued license specific to security architects, so hiring decisions turn on certifications, a bachelor's degree in a technical field, and a portfolio of architecture work.

How much do security architects make in Florida?

Security architects in Florida earn a median of about $124,860 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $75,410 for the lowest 10% to over $174,600 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire security architects in Florida?

Employers hiring security architects in Florida right now include Ryder System, Citi, and AbbVie, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Florida's concentration of defense contractors, large regional banks, and major health systems means security architecture demand is spread across multiple industries rather than tied to a single sector.

Which Florida cities have the most security architect jobs?

Miami, Tampa, and Fort Lauderdale account for the most security architect openings in Florida. Miami's financial services sector and corporate headquarters drive hiring in the southeast, Tampa draws demand from defense contractors and insurance firms based along the I-4 corridor, and Jacksonville's large banking operations and military installations sustain a consistent need for security architecture talent.

Are there remote security architect jobs in Florida?

Yes, and more than most technical roles, since security architecture work centers on design, documentation, and review rather than hands-on hardware. About 57% of security architect openings tied to Florida are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, making it one of the more flexible roles in the IT field. Policy and compliance architecture work tends to be the most remote-friendly subset of the role.

How can I get hired as a security architect in Florida with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry point is a security analyst or network engineer role at a Florida employer, then building toward architecture responsibilities over time. Large Florida health systems such as AdventHealth and HCA Florida, along with defense contractors operating near Orlando and Melbourne, often hire junior security analysts without architecture experience and provide internal pathways. Earning the CompTIA Security+ or associate-level CISSP and building a documentation or lab portfolio strengthens candidacy considerably before making the lateral move into architecture work.

Where can I find and apply to security architect jobs in Florida?

You can find and apply to security architect jobs in Florida on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Find roles that fit your experience and location and apply directly to the employers posting them.

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