Systems Security Architect

Job Summary:
The Systems Security Architect is responsible for designing building and maintaining the security architecture that protects our organizations systems and data. This includes developing security strategies assessing current security measures and implementing advanced security solutions to mitigate risks. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of cybersecurity principles extensive experience in security architecture and a proactive approach to protecting IT assets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Security Architecture Design: Develop and implement comprehensive security architectures for IT systems ensuring alignment with business objectives and compliance requirements.
• Risk Assessment: Conduct regular risk assessments to identify potential security threats and vulnerabilities and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Security Frameworks: Design and enforce security frameworks and policies ensuring they are effectively integrated into system and application architectures.
• Identity and Access Management (IAM): Implement and manage IAM solutions to ensure secure access control across the organizations systems.
• Encryption and Data Protection: Develop and oversee the implementation of encryption protocols data loss prevention (DLP) strategies and other data protection mechanisms.
• Security Incident Response: Lead the development of incident response plans and participate in the investigation and resolution of security incidents.
• Technology Evaluation: Evaluate and recommend new security technologies and tools to enhance the organizations security posture.
• Compliance: Ensure that all systems and processes comply with relevant security standards and regulations such as ISO 27001 NIST GDPR and HIPAA.
• Security Audits: Support internal and external security audits providing necessary documentation and implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Collaboration: Work closely with IT teams developers and stakeholders to ensure security is built into all system designs and development processes.
• Training and Awareness: Provide guidance and training to IT staff and stakeholders on security best practices and emerging threats.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 5 years of experience in cybersecurity with at least 3 years in a security architecture role.
• Education: Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Security or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Certifications: Relevant certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) are highly desirable.
• Technical Skills:
  • Extensive knowledge of security protocols encryption standards and IAM solutions.
  • Proficiency in security tools such as firewalls SIEM DLP IDS/IPS and endpoint protection.
  • Strong understanding of network security cloud security and application security.
  • Experience with security compliance frameworks and standards (e.g. ISO 27001 NIST GDPR HIPAA).
• Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical and problemsolving skills with the ability to assess complex security challenges and design effective solutions.
• Communication: Strong communication skills with the ability to convey technical security concepts to nontechnical audiences.
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead security initiatives and collaborate with crossfunctional teams.
• Attention to Detail: High level of attention to detail ensuring thoroughness in security planning and implementation.

Remote Work :

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