Cybersecurity Architect

*** Mode of Interview:- Webcam Interview *** Longterm Project*** Remote *** W2 only (no C2c)***

Key Responsibilities:-

• Primarily assist in the planning, design, deployment and operational support of enterprise security platforms, including:
  • Cribl data modeling and log pipeline ingestion
  • Security information and event management (SIEM)
  • Assist with design and configuration of Linux based security sensors and endpoint monitoring tools
• Secondarily assist in the planning, design, deployment and operational support of enterprise security platforms, including:
  • Extended detection and response (XDR)
  • Vulnerability management platforms and processes
  • Data loss prevention (DLP) solutions
  • Security awareness and training platforms
• Collaborate with security architects to design and implement enterprise security solutions that align with leadership''s business goals, regulatory requirements and organizational risk tolerance.
• Design, deploy and manage countermeasures to address known security threats and contribute to mitigation strategies for emerging threats to enterprise data, systems and services.
• Ensure consistent application of security controls across enterprise infrastructure and applications; validate control effectiveness and recommend improvements.
• Support incident detection and response activities through monitoring, log analysis and reporting.
• Develop technical documentation, implementation guides and standard operating procedures as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the Department of Administration''s Division of Information Security.

Required Skills:-

• Minimum 5+ years of Expereince Cribl data modeling and log pipeline design and implementation.
• Strong understanding of enterprise security architecture and engineering principles.
• Minimum 5+ years of Expereince implementing and supporting enterprise security tools (SIEM, XDR, Vulnerability Management, DLP, endpoint security).
• Minimum 5+ years of Expereince developing automation and integrations using scripting languages such as Python and Bash.
• Minimum Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices, threat detection, and defensive security strategies.
• Minimum 5+ years of Expereince with Linux and Windows operating systems, including system hardening and security configuration.
• Understanding of networking concepts, security protocols, and secure system design.

Required Education:-

• Bachelor''s degree in an information technology or information security related field
• Eight years of relevant work experience may be substituted in lieu of education
• Five years of experience in supporting large IT environments and/or system deployments

Preferred Skills:-

• Hands-on Cribl data modeling experience.
• Hands-on SIEM administration, analysis, and reporting experience.
• Experience building and deploying Linux-based security sensors.
• Familiarity with security frameworks and compliance standards such as NIST CSF, CJIS, IRS 1075, and CMS MARS-E.

Preferred Education:-

• CISSP
• Security+