Senior Information Security Architect

Rockleigh, NJ 07647

Posted: 08/12/2019 Employment Type: Direct Hire Job Number: 379

Job Description


Overview

The Senior Information Security Architect will be a key member of the newly formed Information Security team. This individual will actively contribute to the development of the information security strategy.  S/he will provide leadership and expertise in the development of standards, architectural governance, design patterns and IT security practices for projects across the enterprise and will serve as the internal information security architecture subject matter expert.

Responsibilities
  • Develop and document technical security standards; drive the implementation of solid technical security principles across the organization to achieve the strategic goals or objectives of the corporate information security program.
  • Design, document, and validate technical security architecture designs for new and existing security controls.
  • Lead and facilitate the evaluation and selection of security technologies and product standards, and the design of standard configurations/implementation patterns for security solutions.
  • Develop reference security architectures (including requirements, design patterns, and other artifacts) for use throughout the company, technology partners, and third-party service providers (MSSP).
  • On an as-needed basis, in conjunction with Information Security risk management, engage in security review and consultation during the design and implementation phases of new and existing projects to analyze areas of security concern. Align these project efforts with company policy, industry best practices, and regulatory mandates as applicable.
  • Identify security design gaps in existing and proposed architectures and recommend changes or enhancements.
  • Assist with the development and refinement of Information Security program roadmap.
  • Partner with information security risk management to provide Information Security expertise, guidance, and direction on secure application hosting for internal and client-facing application systems.
  • Design security architecture elements to mitigate threats as they emerge.

Qualifications
  • Minimum of 10-14 years experience in information security architecture or engineering.
  • Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science preferably with a focus on Cybersecurity.
  • Professional information security certifications such as the CISSP-ISSAP, AWS Solution Architect + Security or Azure Solutions Architect
  • Must have strong working knowledge of security controls for on-premise and cloud-based computing services including AWS or Azure.
  • Strong knowledge of common information security frameworks, including CIS Top 20 Controls, ISO 27001, and NIST 800-53 Series.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal and collaborative skills, and the ability to communicate information security and risk-related concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Strong leadership, project and team-building skills, including the ability to lead teams and drive projects and initiatives in multiple departments.
  • Ability to led cross-functional, interdisciplinary teams to design architecture that minimizes information security risks.

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Senior Information Security Architect

Rockleigh, NJ 07647

Posted: 08/12/2019 Employment Type: Direct Hire Job Number: 379

Job Description


Overview

The Senior Information Security Architect will be a key member of the newly formed Information Security team. This individual will actively contribute to the development of the information security strategy.  S/he will provide leadership and expertise in the development of standards, architectural governance, design patterns and IT security practices for projects across the enterprise and will serve as the internal information security architecture subject matter expert.

Responsibilities
  • Develop and document technical security standards; drive the implementation of solid technical security principles across the organization to achieve the strategic goals or objectives of the corporate information security program.
  • Design, document, and validate technical security architecture designs for new and existing security controls.
  • Lead and facilitate the evaluation and selection of security technologies and product standards, and the design of standard configurations/implementation patterns for security solutions.
  • Develop reference security architectures (including requirements, design patterns, and other artifacts) for use throughout the company, technology partners, and third-party service providers (MSSP).
  • On an as-needed basis, in conjunction with Information Security risk management, engage in security review and consultation during the design and implementation phases of new and existing projects to analyze areas of security concern. Align these project efforts with company policy, industry best practices, and regulatory mandates as applicable.
  • Identify security design gaps in existing and proposed architectures and recommend changes or enhancements.
  • Assist with the development and refinement of Information Security program roadmap.
  • Partner with information security risk management to provide Information Security expertise, guidance, and direction on secure application hosting for internal and client-facing application systems.
  • Design security architecture elements to mitigate threats as they emerge.

Qualifications
  • Minimum of 10-14 years experience in information security architecture or engineering.
  • Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science preferably with a focus on Cybersecurity.
  • Professional information security certifications such as the CISSP-ISSAP, AWS Solution Architect + Security or Azure Solutions Architect
  • Must have strong working knowledge of security controls for on-premise and cloud-based computing services including AWS or Azure.
  • Strong knowledge of common information security frameworks, including CIS Top 20 Controls, ISO 27001, and NIST 800-53 Series.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal and collaborative skills, and the ability to communicate information security and risk-related concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Strong leadership, project and team-building skills, including the ability to lead teams and drive projects and initiatives in multiple departments.
  • Ability to led cross-functional, interdisciplinary teams to design architecture that minimizes information security risks.

#RecruitPS

Meet Your Recruiter

Jason Destro

Over 20 years’ of recruiting experience with hands-on recruiting and placement of I.T. professionals (Full Time, Temp 2 Perm, & Contingent) in the NJ/NY/CT/PA marketplace for a wide variety of today's demanding IT skill sets. Focused on delivering exceptional service by understanding client’s objectives and goals.

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