Cybersecurity Architect

Job Description: 

Security Architecture Design:

•    Design, develop, and maintain comprehensive security architectures to protect organizational assets, including networks, systems, applications, and data.

•    Define security requirements, standards, and guidelines to ensure consistent implementation of security controls

across the organization.

Cloud Cybersecurity Expertise:

•    Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in cloud cybersecurity, with a focus on identifying, assessing, and mitigating security risks in cloud environments.
•    Design and implement security controls, policies, and procedures to protect cloud-based infrastructure and services from cyber threats.

Threat Detection and Response:
•    Develop and implement threat detection and response mechanisms to identify and respond to security incidents in real-time.
•    Conduct security incident investigations, root cause analysis, and remediation activities to minimize the impact of security breaches.

Compliance and Governance:
•    Ensure compliance with industry regulations, standards, and best practices, such as GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001, and NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
•    Establish and maintain security governance frameworks, risk management processes, and compliance reporting mechanisms.

Security Awareness and Training:
•    Develop and deliver security awareness training programs to educate employees on security best practices, policies, and procedures.
•    Promote a culture of security awareness and accountability across the organization through regular communication and training initiatives.

Security Tool Evaluation and Implementation:
•    Evaluate, select, and implement security tools, technologies, and solutions to enhance the organization's security posture.
•    Conduct vendor assessments, proof-of-concept (POC) evaluations, and product deployments in alignment with business requirements.

Incident Response Planning:
•    Develop and maintain incident response plans, playbooks, and procedures to facilitate effective response and recovery from security incidents.
•    Conduct tabletop exercises and simulations to test incident response capabilities and identify areas for improvement.

Additional Inputs :
•    Experience in security architecture design, implementation, and management.
•    Deep understanding of cloud cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategies, with hands-on experience in cloud security technologies and services.
•    Strong knowledge of security frameworks, standards, and regulations, such as GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001, and NIST

Cybersecurity Framework.
•    Proven experience in threat detection, incident response, and security incident management.
•    Excellent communication, leadership, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
•    Industry certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) preferred.