Cyber Security Architect

Job Description:
IT Security Solution Architect.
This position is part of the IT Security team within the Information technology. This role will be responsible for Planning, studying, and designing a resistant security architecture across the enterprise for various IT projects. The role has engineering responsibilities related to IT Security, Identity and Access Management systems, Privileged Access Management, Threat and vulnerability management, and Cloud Authentication. Specific responsibilities will include working with cross-functional teams to design, support and maintain applications associated with IT Security. This position is further responsible for partnering with IT infrastructure and application development teams to support IT infrastructure projects on-premises and cloud that meet our enterprise security and business requirement. Contributes to the development of the system-wide technical security strategy based on their analysis and understanding of shifts and trends in the business, regulatory/legal/industry compliance standards, and evolving threats, vulnerabilities, and technical security solutions. Conducts research and analysis of various information security topics relevant to the business and communicates findings and recommended solutions through position papers and presentations. Demonstrates the ability to work effectively with limited supervision on security related tasks and projects, drive results, and build positive relationships with coworkers and customers (both internal and external).

· Establishes a strategic security architecture vision, including standards and frameworks that are aligned with overall business strategy.

· Provides a holistic view of information security across business, information, application and technology requirements.

· Provides architectural oversight and direction for system-wide security technology.

· Acts as the subject matter expert for architecting, designing, and implementing information security services using best practices approach.

· Stays abreast of new and emerging security products and technologies and integrates them into security architecture design when appropriate.

· Reviews existing architecture, identify design gaps, and recommends security enhancements.

· Develops and interprets security policies and procedures.

· Drafts system-wide security standards and guidelines for system configuration.

· Mentors and educates security analysts, senior security analysts and information security officers.

· Understands current as well as emerging security threats and designs security architecture to mitigate threats where possible.

· Collaborates with various teams throughout TIS and engages in system-wide technology initiatives to ensure information security and compliance considerations are represented in future state decisions.

· Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications

· Bachelor's degree in information technology or related business field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

· Must possess a thorough knowledge of information security practices (technical, operational, and administrative).

· Must possess certification in a technical information security discipline such as: CISM, CISSP, CCSP, CCNP

· Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive experience in information security.

· Experience/knowledge of application systems, network architecture, multiple platforms and new technologies from a security perspective to include, but not limited to: Firewalls; Intrusion Detection/Protection Systems; Operating Systems (UNIX, Windows); Networking (switches, routers, protocols, etc.); Network Services and Security Vulnerabilities; Network Architecture; Remote Access; Multi-factor Authentication; Platform Security (Application, Database, OS); Antivirus; Federated Identity Management; Cryptography; Active Directory; and high-level programming languages required Three (8) years' experience working with an Architecture Framework preferred .

· Ability to apply advanced technical knowledge and analytical skills within information security using diverse technologies in a complex security environment.

· Must possess outstanding communications and interpersonal skills, and the ability to problem-solve. Must be team oriented, supportive, and committed to excellence and possess high level of initiative and self-motivation with demonstrated work ethic.

· Must be committed to continual personal and professional growth, possess a pro-active approach with a willingness to "go the extra mile” every time for the customer. • Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and to effectively adapt to rapidly changing technology and business needs with demonstrated ability to prioritize projects and workload.