Security Architect

Job Summary:

The Security Architect is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the security architecture of the organization. This role involves establishing security standards, best practices, and methodologies to ensure the protection of the organization’s information systems and data. The Security Architect collaborates with various teams, including IT, development, operations, and compliance, to ensure that security measures are integrated into all aspects of the organization's infrastructure and systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Security Architecture Design: Develop and maintain the security architecture framework that guides the deployment and implementation of security measures across the organization’s IT infrastructure.
• Threat Modeling: Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments to identify potential security vulnerabilities and develop strategies to mitigate identified risks.
• Standards and Policies: Create, implement, and maintain security standards, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with industry regulations and best practices (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR).
• Security Solutions: Evaluate and recommend security technologies and solutions to enhance the organization’s security posture, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and encryption technologies.
• Collaboration: Work closely with developers, system administrators, and other stakeholders to integrate security practices throughout the system development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Incident Response: Assist in developing and maintaining the organization’s incident response plan, providing expertise in diagnosing security breaches and recommending remediation strategies.
• Security Awareness and Training: Work with HR and training departments to develop security awareness programs for employees to promote a culture of security throughout the organization.
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of security architecture, designs, and procedures for reference and compliance audits.
• Stay Current: Keep abreast of emerging security technologies, trends, and threats and continually assess their potential impact on the organization’s security posture.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field; master’s degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 5-7 years of work experience in IT security, with at least 3 years in a security architecture role.
• Certifications: Relevant security certifications such as CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), CISM (Certified Information Security Manager), or CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) are highly desirable.
• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of security frameworks and standards, network architectures, cloud security (AWS, Azure, etc.), and various security technologies (firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM).
• Risk Management: Familiarity with risk assessment methodologies and tools to identify and prioritize security risks.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; capable of thinking critically and creatively to address security challenges.

Desired Attributes:

• Leadership: Ability to lead security initiatives and guide teams in implementing security best practices.
• Proactive Mindset: A proactive approach to security with a mindset of continuous improvement and vigilance.
• Adaptability: Willingness to adapt to evolving security landscapes and changing organizational requirements.
• Team Player: Collaborative attitude with a strong commitment to teamwork and cooperation across departments.