What are the responsibilities and job description for the Security Architect position at Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies?
Overview
Good things are happening at Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies. We provide Property & Casualty insurance products and services through a nationwide network of independent agents and brokers. Our companies are all rated A “Superior” by AM Best (the leading independent insurance rating organization) and ultimately owned by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway group – one of the financially strongest organizations in the world! Headquartered in Wilkes-Barre, PA, we employ over 1,000 individuals (and growing) and have offices across the country. Our vision is to be the leading small business insurance provider nationwide.
Founded upon an exceptional culture and led by a collaborative and inclusive management team, our company’s success is grounded in our core values: accountability, service, integrity, empowerment, and diversity. We are always in search of talented individuals to join our team and embark on an exciting career path!
Benefits:
We are an equal opportunity employer that strives to maintain a work environment that is welcoming and enriching for all. You’ll be surprised by all we have to offer!
- Competitive compensation
- Healthcare benefits package that begins on first day of employment
- 401K retirement plan with company match
- Enjoy generous paid time off to support your work-life balance plus 9 ½ paid holidays
- Up to 6 weeks of parental and bonding leave
- Hybrid work schedule (3 days in the office, 2 days from home)
- Longevity awards (every 5 years of employment, receive a generous monetary award to be used toward a vacation)
- Tuition reimbursement after 6 months of employment
- Numerous opportunities for continued training and career advancement
- And much more!
Responsibilities
The Security Architect will be responsible for designing and evaluating the security infrastructure of our organization. This role requires a deep understanding of security principles, technologies, and best practices to protect our systems and data from threats.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and work with our teams to implement security policies, protocols, and procedures.
- Design and architect secure network solutions to protect against cyber threats.
- Design policy and practices for DLP
- Conduct regular security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities.
- Collaborate with IT and development teams to integrate security measures into system designs.
- Monitor and respond to security incidents and breaches.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest security trends, technologies, and regulations.
- Provide guidance and training to staff on security best practices.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Manage a technical team to test and audit technical cyber security areas of concern.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Proven experience as a Security Architect or similar role.
- In-depth knowledge of security protocols, cryptography, and security frameworks.
- Experience with security tools and technologies such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, and endpoint protection.
- Strong understanding of network architecture and security controls.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CEH are a plus.
- Cloud experience is a requirement. Microsoft Azure experience is preferred.
