Title: Security Architect or Lead
Location: : Chicago, IL
Duration: 12 months + (Potential for extension)
Requirements/Responsibilities-
• In-depth knowledge of various cybersecurity frameworks, standards, and SSDLC
• Hands-on experience with management of SaaS platforms within enterprise environment
• Knowledge related to third party cyber security due diligence and Risk Management
• Experience working with identity management systems including Authentication, SSO, RBAC, privilege management, Microsoft Entra
• Must be knowledgeable related to various security frameworks, compliance, and regulations including NIST, GDPR, SOC reports etc.
• Experience working with Microsoft Azure, AWS, hybrid, and multi-cloud systems
• Very good understanding of data security concepts including encryption, retention, classification
• Knowledge related to Application security including OWASP, API security, SSDLC etc.
• Understanding related to security and audit logs, SIEM integration, alerting, incident response plan, pen testing
• Very good understanding related to the concepts related to Firewall, IPS/IDS, Proxy servers, WAF, App Proxy, APIM
• Very strong understanding of network architecture concepts including topology, protocols, and components
• Ability to establish security patterns related to cloud/ hybrid architecture and work with various tech teams to assist with the implementation as needed
• Must be able to represent the team in technical discussions and drive towards deliverables with minimal guidance
• Very good understanding of zero-trust architecture and working experience with relevant tools/technologies
• Knowledge related to AI, specifically Microsoft co-pilot
Additional Skills & Qualifications
• Bachelor''''s degree in computer science or related discipline and experience in information security, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Deep knowledge of cloud security, preferred experience in financial industry.
• Excellent consultative and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with client, partner, and IT management and staff.
• Seven years of experience in the Information Security role. Three years of experience with cloud and/or technologies
• CISSP, CSSP, CCNP/CCIE Security, or Cloud security certification preferred
• Strong collaboration skills and analytical ability