Expert Enterprise Cyber Security Architect

***Fully remote position***

***6 Month Contract to Hire***

 A prestigious company is looking for a Expert Enterprise Cyber Security Architect.  This role is focused on enterprise cyber security architecture.  This architect will also act like a hands-on engineer across the security enterprise with threat vulnerability, IAM, red teaming, pent testing, AI/ML, Microsoft Azure, NIST 800-53 frameworks, etc.

Responsibilities

·       Develop processes, maintain internal frameworks, create documentation templates, and implement tooling to support and mature assurance service delivery.

·       Collaborate with security specialists, enterprise architects, and other technical leaders to ensure security solutions sufficiently mitigate risks and align with business objectives and regulatory requirements.

·       Analyze risk exposure and consult on the design of cyber risk management capabilities where improvements are needed.

·       Assess the effectiveness of cybersecurity capabilities, provide guidance on managing risks associated with ineffective controls, and influence decision-making by educating stakeholders.

·       Track and report issue status, ensuring timely resolution of identified risks.

·       Communicate cybersecurity risks and solutions to technical and non-technical audiences across all levels of management.

·       Advise on enterprise-level decisions by presenting insights to senior leadership, including technology executives and governance bodies.

·       Collaborate with legal, compliance, and audit teams to ensure alignment with regulatory expectations and contractual obligations.

·       Maintain ongoing communication with leadership regarding developments in assigned areas and contribute to special projects as needed.

·       Provide thought leadership and consulting support in the creation and maintenance of security-enabled processes across cybersecurity and technology teams.

·       Mentor team members on technical topics, interpersonal dynamics, organizational policies, and enterprise operations.

·       Partner with infrastructure, application, and data teams to ensure security controls are embedded across technology lifecycles and operational processes.

·       Conduct regular risk assessments to ensure compliance with internal policies, external regulations, and industry standards; update unified requirements and document corrective actions.

·       Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for cyber risk management capabilities, including issue closure rates, control effectiveness, and remediation timelines.

·       Stay current with emerging threats, trends, and technologies, and provide strategic recommendations to enhance the organizations security posture.

·       Contribute to the development and enforcement of cybersecurity policies, standards, and guidelines to ensure consistent and effective practices.

·       Advise on the selection and implementation of security tools and technologies aligned with the cyber risk management strategy.

Qualifications

·       Proven ability to research and maintain current technical knowledge in a rapidly evolving environment.

·       Experience with Azure and Oracle public cloud infrastructures.

·       Expertise in preparing business plans, IT strategies, technology roadmaps, and technical proposals.

·       Ability to analyze business requirements and recommend timely, effective solutions.

·       Knowledge of project development life cycle, with ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple initiatives.