Senior Security Architect

Overview

On Site
$DOE
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 month(s)

Skills

ISO 27001
CISSP-ISSAP
AWS Solution Architect + Security
or Azure Solutions Architect
information security frameworks
including CIS Top 20 Controls
and NIST 800-53 Series.

Job Details

Job Title: Senior Security Architect

Duration: 12 months

Location: New York, NY

Responsibilities:

  • Review and document technical requirement to comply with Citywide Cybersecurity Policies and Standards
  • In collaboration with the CISO and IT team develop the agency information security strategy and key initiative
  • Identify objectives & key performance indicators for each initiative's success
  • Develop budget & resource requirements and execution plans for key cybersecurity initiatives
  • Lead key initiatives working with IT teams, third parties, and key stakeholders to deliver the intended
  • Design and implement robust security architectures and frameworks for the agency's systems and networks.
  • Lead user security awareness program
  • Assist in the identity governance program
  • Provide guidance to improve SDLC security
  • Lead vulnerability patching processes and provide risk assessment and prioritization
  • Conduct security assessments and risk analyses to identify potential vulnerabilities and threats.
  • Participate in security-related projects and initiatives to support the agency's strategic goals.
  • Guide the organization's change management process to ensure changes related to improving data security are accepted and adopted by the organization and key stakeholders.

Required Skills:

  • Minimum of 4 -6 years of experience in information security architecture or engineering.
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills
  • Ability to create executive content and presentations with impactful messaging
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science preferably with a focus on Cybersecurity.
  • Professional information security certifications such as the CISSP-ISSAP, AWS Solution Architect + Security, or Azure Solutions Architect
  • Must have a strong working knowledge of security controls for on-premises and cloud-based computing services including AWS or Azure.
  • Strong knowledge of common information security frameworks, including CIS Top 20 Controls, ISO 27001, and NIST 800-53 Series.
  • Organization change-management experience
  • Information Security Certifications: ISACA, CISSP, CISM or cloud security certification is plus point.

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