Job#: 3042020 Job Description: Information Security Architect
Location: Frankfort, Kentucky (Remote)
Role Overview
We are seeking an Information Security Architect to serve as the principal security advisor for planning, designing, implementing, and maintaining systems. This role will guide internal developers and vendor partners on security strategy and requirements. The position is instrumental in analyzing the current security program, designing future states, and creating implementation roadmaps to enhance the security posture of the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze the current state of the security program, design future states, and create an implementation roadmap.
- Develop business cases and key performance indicators (KPIs) to socialize the security program.
- Assess, manage, and improve security policies and procedures to align with industry best practices.
- Collaborate with other architects and the Security Operations Manager to develop global security strategies.
- Develop and maintain a security architecture process aligned with business and technology drivers.
- Draft security procedures and standards for executive management approval.
- Perform risk assessments, advise on risk response strategies, and facilitate threat modeling.
- Coordinate with DevOps teams to advocate for secure coding practices.
- Evaluate, select, and implement security technologies, tools, and solutions.
- Develop and deliver security awareness training programs to educate employees.
Required Qualifications
Education: A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field is required.
Experience: Proven experience of 5+ years in information security architecture, design, and implementation is required.
Technical Skills:- Understanding of information security regulations, including FISMA, FedRAMP, ISO 27001, COBIT, NIST, and ITIL.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Experience with maintaining security, conducting assessments, and performing incident forensic work.
- General knowledge of network security principles and overall cybersecurity.
- Excellent documentation and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- An advanced degree is preferred.
- Experience with government agencies and associated security requirements.
- Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA are considered a plus.
Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.
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