Security Verification & Validation Architect

UNIVERSAL Technologies is seeking a Security Verification & Validation Architect for an onsite role in Brooklyn, NY or within the 5 boroughs to lead the design and execution of enterprise security validation frameworks supporting large-scale data center migration initiatives. This role is responsible for establishing a Security Verification and Validation Program (SVVP), ensuring all security controls are consistently tested, validated, and aligned with regulatory and compliance standards.

WHO WE ARE

UNIVERSAL Technologies, LLC is a Women-Owned (M/WBE) IT solutions and consulting company with over 15 years of experience delivering enterprise-grade technology solutions. We partner with public sector and commercial clients to provide high-quality IT services across Development, Business Analysis, Project Management, Cyber Security, Network Engineering, and Systems Architecture. Our mission is to become an extension of our clients teams, delivering impactful and scalable solutions.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive compensation
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• 401(K)
• HSA/FSA options
• Pre-Tax Transportation Program
• Generous PTO and holiday package

MANDATORY SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 7 years of cybersecurity experience
• Minimum of 7 years of hands-on experience in security control validation, testing, design, and operational readiness
• Minimum of 7 years of experience supporting infrastructure and data center migration initiatives
• Minimum of 7 years of experience conducting vulnerability assessments
• Minimum of 7 years of experience documenting security validation procedures and frameworks
• Minimum of 5 years of experience developing security patterns and frameworks
• Minimum of 7 years of experience supporting SOC 2 Type audits and compliance initiatives

SCOPE OF SERVICES

• Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of the Security Verification and Validation Program (SVVP) across the organization
• Develop and structure the SVVP framework to evaluate security controls throughout all phases of the migration lifecycle
• Establish standardized validation processes, tools, and governance models to ensure consistent security control testing
• Define guidelines to ensure all verification and validation activities align with city, state, and federal security standards
• Identify and classify critical data assets, including categorization of data sensitivity across all applications
• Incorporate SOC 2 Trust Service Criteria (security, availability, confidentiality, processing integrity, privacy) into validation processes
• Design and implement remediation and action plans to address SOC 2 compliance gaps
• Develop and enforce security validation protocols for network security, data protection, access controls, and incident response
• Identify vulnerabilities and define mitigation strategies across all migration phases
• Execute the SVVP validation plan, ensuring checkpoints are established across planning, design, implementation, testing, and operational readiness stages
• Monitor and validate security controls continuously to ensure compliance and operational effectiveness
• Collaborate with security, infrastructure, and application teams to ensure secure, compliant, and resilient system deployments

UNIVERSAL Technologies is an equal opportunity employer.