Principal Cybersecurity Architect

URGENT ROLE

Principal Cybersecurity Architect

USC, GC, H4-ead, GC-ead, CPT & OPT

Skype

Irving, Texas(HYBRID)

12+ Months

Responsibilities

Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements

• 12+ years in network, information systems, information security, application engineering or architecture
• Deep understanding of network security and commercial infrastructure security concepts.
• Strong knowledge of security controls and risk management frameworks & models.
• Strong working knowledge with identity and access management, cloud, data protection, endpoint, infrastructure, application, network, and container security best practices.
• Experience with secure cloud web application implementation and product development.
• Experience with DevOps, DevSecOps, and Agile SDLC methodologies
• Experience in scripting/coding to automate operational processes and system integrations
• Experience with static code analysis tools and open-source security and license management tools.
• Must be able to evaluate & apply concepts of risk management and prioritization models for security related risk items.
• Capable of working under pressure in a continually changing environment.
• Strong inter-personal skills are required to work across the organization and interface with the business including internal and external audit to ensure security controls are in place and effective.
• Ability and desire to stay current with emerging cybersecurity technologies, best practices, recommendations, and events and incorporate these into processes, procedures, and policies where it makes sense.
• Expert problem solver with strong analytical, troubleshooting, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, work ethic and positive attitude
• Ability to work alone with minimal supervision effectively and efficiently
• BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or a related technical field, or the equivalent combination of education and experience; CISA, CISM, OSCP, or CISSP certifications a plus.

Qualifications

• Enhances security team accomplishments and competence by planning delivery of solutions; answering technical and procedural questions for less experienced team members; teaching improved processes; mentoring team members.
• Plans security systems by evaluating network and security technologies; develops security requirements for servers, workstations, local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), virtual private networks (VPNs), routers, firewalls, and related devices; designs public key infrastructures (PKIs), including use of certification authorities (CAs), digital signatures & hardware and software
• Adheres to industry guidelines, best practices, & standards; automates repeatable tasks, including security control enforcement
• Prepares system security reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
• Enhances department and organization reputation by exploring opportunities to add value to security strategy and objectives.