Overview
Remote
On Site
Hybrid
150-180K
Full Time
Skills
Documentation
Communication
Security Controls
Leadership
Security Architecture
Technical Direction
Information System Security
Design Documentation
Design Review
Security Management
Risk Analysis
Regulatory Compliance
Incident Management
Science
Systems Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Computer Science
Computer Engineering
CISSP
Information Systems
CISM
SANS
Information Assurance
Information Technology
Cyber Security
Cloud Computing
Microsoft Azure
Amazon Web Services
Google Cloud Platform
Google Cloud
Intrusion Detection
IaaS
PaaS
SaaS
Intrusion Prevention
IPS
IDS
Event Management
SIEM
SSL
IPsec
PKI
Access Control
NAC
Firewall
Supervision
Effective Communication
Management
Policies and Procedures
Information Security
Risk Assessment
Technical Writing
Job Details
The Cybersecurity Architect provides leadership and development of new or existing enterprise cybersecurity projects, including requirements definition, documentation, and communication. Works directly with customers, business, and other IT entities to create, document, implement, and manage security controls, policies, procedures, and practices that ensure the availability, integrity, and confidentiality of information assets. Provides subject matter expertise (SME) leadership with design, installation, operation, service, and maintenance of a variety of multi-user information security systems.
What You ll Be Doing:
Security Architecture
Gain understanding of current state and target state architectures, then work to define a strategy for technical direction around security.
Architect, design, implement, maintain, and operates information system security controls and countermeasures.
Leads the planning, design, documentation, and engineering of security and compliance solutions across the enterprise.
Defines, develops, documents, and implements new security components and integrations.
Provides techniques and patterns for securing integration with external vendors or cloud providers.
Subject matter expert/contributor measurably improving the overall security framework and program.
Leads regular design reviews for requirements implementation.
Security Administration
Evaluates and plays an active role in life-cycle management of multiple technologies designed to protect information.
Create and maintain process and or procedures for security technologies.
Prepare periodical reports on risk analysis reviews, security compliance reviews, and security incidents, etc.
Incident Response
Lead incident response team activities.
Monitor for new security threats and makes recommendations for additional controls.
Identify security risks to the organization and recommend corrective actions.
Provide oversight of complex security incidents and escalations, performing advanced analysis and troubleshooting, and resolving incidents.
The Ideal Candidate:
Education:
Bachelor of Science Degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Sciences, Computer Engineering, Information Security, or other related engineering degree, or equivalent experience.
Experience:
Industry recognized security certifications; CISSP: Certified Information Systems Security Professional, CISM: Certified Information Security Manager, GIAC: SANS Global Information Assurance Certification, vendor certifications such as Azure Security Engineer (AZ500), etc
10+ years experience in an Information Technology role, with 5+ years specific to an Information or Cybersecurity role that include expertise in design, development, and deployment of complex highly available, and secure, integration solutions.
Specialized Skills:
Exceptional knowledge and understanding on the creation/implementation and securing of cloud technologies such Azure/AWS/Google Cloud Platform, as well as traditional on-premise secure networks, firewalls and intrusion-detection/prevention systems.
Advanced knowledge regarding common attacks, attack methods, and defense architectures.
Expert level experience in four or more of the following Security Technologies:
oCloud Technology Platforms, IaaS, PaaS, SaaS
oNetwork Intrusion Prevention/Detection (IPS/IDS)
oSecurity Information and Event Management (SIEM)
oVirtual Private Networks; SSL, IPSec and Site-to-Site
oPublic Key Infrastructure (PKI)
oNetwork Access Controls (NAC)
oNext-Gen enterprise class firewalls
oEncryption technologies
oVulnerability scanning tools
oApplication scanning tools
Extensive ability to estimate, plan, lead and execute complex technical projects while working independently and/or in a team. Undertaking and completing project tasks on schedule with minimal to no supervision.
Outstanding interpersonal skills, effective communication with internal and external personnel at peer and executive management levels.
Highly adept in interfacing with developers, engineering, and customers.
Experience with Information Security policy and procedure development and implementation.
Knowledge of Information Security risk assessment methodologies and standards.
Experience developing technical documentation, including reports, proposals, statements of work, and whitepapers.
What You ll Be Doing:
Security Architecture
Gain understanding of current state and target state architectures, then work to define a strategy for technical direction around security.
Architect, design, implement, maintain, and operates information system security controls and countermeasures.
Leads the planning, design, documentation, and engineering of security and compliance solutions across the enterprise.
Defines, develops, documents, and implements new security components and integrations.
Provides techniques and patterns for securing integration with external vendors or cloud providers.
Subject matter expert/contributor measurably improving the overall security framework and program.
Leads regular design reviews for requirements implementation.
Security Administration
Evaluates and plays an active role in life-cycle management of multiple technologies designed to protect information.
Create and maintain process and or procedures for security technologies.
Prepare periodical reports on risk analysis reviews, security compliance reviews, and security incidents, etc.
Incident Response
Lead incident response team activities.
Monitor for new security threats and makes recommendations for additional controls.
Identify security risks to the organization and recommend corrective actions.
Provide oversight of complex security incidents and escalations, performing advanced analysis and troubleshooting, and resolving incidents.
The Ideal Candidate:
Education:
Bachelor of Science Degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Sciences, Computer Engineering, Information Security, or other related engineering degree, or equivalent experience.
Experience:
Industry recognized security certifications; CISSP: Certified Information Systems Security Professional, CISM: Certified Information Security Manager, GIAC: SANS Global Information Assurance Certification, vendor certifications such as Azure Security Engineer (AZ500), etc
10+ years experience in an Information Technology role, with 5+ years specific to an Information or Cybersecurity role that include expertise in design, development, and deployment of complex highly available, and secure, integration solutions.
Specialized Skills:
Exceptional knowledge and understanding on the creation/implementation and securing of cloud technologies such Azure/AWS/Google Cloud Platform, as well as traditional on-premise secure networks, firewalls and intrusion-detection/prevention systems.
Advanced knowledge regarding common attacks, attack methods, and defense architectures.
Expert level experience in four or more of the following Security Technologies:
oCloud Technology Platforms, IaaS, PaaS, SaaS
oNetwork Intrusion Prevention/Detection (IPS/IDS)
oSecurity Information and Event Management (SIEM)
oVirtual Private Networks; SSL, IPSec and Site-to-Site
oPublic Key Infrastructure (PKI)
oNetwork Access Controls (NAC)
oNext-Gen enterprise class firewalls
oEncryption technologies
oVulnerability scanning tools
oApplication scanning tools
Extensive ability to estimate, plan, lead and execute complex technical projects while working independently and/or in a team. Undertaking and completing project tasks on schedule with minimal to no supervision.
Outstanding interpersonal skills, effective communication with internal and external personnel at peer and executive management levels.
Highly adept in interfacing with developers, engineering, and customers.
Experience with Information Security policy and procedure development and implementation.
Knowledge of Information Security risk assessment methodologies and standards.
Experience developing technical documentation, including reports, proposals, statements of work, and whitepapers.
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