Security Architect

A professional services firm in New Jersey is actively seeking a new Security Architect to join its growing team.

***This is a Fully Remote opportunity.***

Responsibilities:

• Engage solution teams to understand business drivers, assess application portfolios, and deliver comprehensive security architecture


• Define and manage security workstream tasks, ensuring adherence to established timeframes, and implementing security designs aligned with business goals


• Provide regular and detailed status updates to the leadership team for assigned security workstreams


• Develop high-quality artifacts such as reference architectures, pattern documents, whitepapers, etc.


• Provide architecture design guidance to solution teams and developers, ensuring security is built into future solution implementations


• Maintain a strong relationship with internal architecture and engineering teams


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure a systemic and holistic approach to security


• Conduct threat modelling exercises to identify potential security threats and risks in applications


• Coordinate external penetration tests against the applications as and when necessary

Qualifications:

• 6+ years of experience with at least 3 of the following: Security Architecture; Threat Modelling; Artificial Intelligence; Identity Management & Authentication; Software Development; Cryptography; Penetration Testing; Cloud Security; Mobile Security; and Network Security


• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience


• Advanced knowledge and understanding of Security Engineering, System & Network Security, Authentication & Security protocols, Cryptography, or Application Security

Desired Skills:

• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, Azure Cybersecurity Expert, or equivalent


• Strong knowledge of Cloud platforms (e.g. Azure, AWS, Google Cloud) and their Security features


• In-depth understanding of Cloud Security principles, best practices. and industry frameworks (e.g. CSA, CIS, NIST, ISO)


• Experience in Security Assessment tools, techniques, and methodologies


• Experience in integrating security into CI/CD solutions, enabling a secure delivery model (e.g. GitHub Actions)


• Working knowledge of Application Security best practices. such as OWASP


• Good knowledge of Security Design, around building Applications Systems