What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Security Architect position at GovServicesHub?
Job Location : Brooklyn, NY 11201 (Hybrid)
Note : This position requires local candidates who can work onsite as needed and remotely for the remaining duration.
Job Description :
The City of New York's Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI) is seeking an experienced IT Security Architect to design and implement enterprise security solutions. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing a strategic firewall security architecture , conducting security assessments, and providing technical leadership in network and cloud security.
Key Responsibilities :
- Firewall Security Architecture – Develop a strategic vision and implement NextGen firewall designs.
- Security Assessments – Conduct risk assessments, threat modeling, and vulnerability analyses.
- Enterprise Security Framework – Define and enforce security policies, standards, and frameworks.
- Network & Cloud Security – Secure infrastructure, applications, and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
- Identity & Access Management (IAM) – Implement MFA, RBAC, and IAM best practices.
- Penetration Testing & Risk Mitigation – Identify and mitigate security gaps.
- Compliance & Governance – Ensure alignment with frameworks such as TOGAF, SABSA, NIST, ISO 27001, and Zero Trust Architecture .
- Technical Collaboration – Work closely with IT and development teams to integrate security measures.
- Security Audits & Monitoring – Conduct audits and recommend proactive security solutions.
Minimum Requirements :
Skill Area
Required Experience
Information Security & IT Risk Management
12 years
Firewall Architecture (NGFW, DNS / DNSSEC, Cisco ISE, Proxy)
Expert
Security Frameworks (TOGAF, SABSA, NIST, ISO 27001, Zero Trust)
Advanced
Network Security (SSL, TLS, IPsec, Firewalls, Routers, Switches)
Advanced
Cloud Security (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
Proficient
Encryption & Cryptography
Proficient
Identity & Access Management (IAM, MFA, RBAC)
Advanced
Threat Modeling & Risk Assessment
Advanced
Penetration Testing & Vulnerability Assessment
Proficient
Security Controls & Policy Development
Expert
Security Audits & Compliance
Proficient
Strong Communication & Leadership
Required
Desirable Skills & Certifications :
