Senior Security Architect

We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Senior Security Architect to join our client’s team on a 6month contract. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in planning, implementing and testing security standards. Good experience with networking security and standards including on prim and cloud system security.

This position is onsite only and no visa soonsorship is provided for this position. Please be advised before applying.

Job Description:

• Secures enterprise information by determining security requirements; planning, implementing, and testing security systems; preparing security standards, policies, and procedures.
• Plans security systems by evaluating network and security technologies; developing requirements for local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), virtual private networks (VPNs), routers, firewalls, and related security and network devices; designs public key infrastructures (PKIs), including use of certification authorities (CAs) and digital signatures as well as hardware and software; adhering to industry standards on-prem, remote (DR), and cloud environments.
• Enhances security team accomplishments and competence by planning delivery of solutions; answering technical and procedural questions; teaching improved processes; mentoring team members.

Responsibilities

• Define, operationalize, and document the security architecture and assessment function.
• Develop, standardize, and document reference architectures; specifically, zero trust architecture.
• Determine and apply appropriate controls and criteria for security architecture reviews.
• Elevate the security engineering team through mentoring and knowledge transfer.