Security Architect

Lawrence Harvey has partnered with a Financial Services firm in the New Jersey / New York area looking for a stellar Security Architect.

The security team is growing due to their digital transformation roadmap and the need for a highly motivated and autonomous Security Architect to join their team.

This professional will support several different teams across the organization, while working with other Architects to implement a secure architectural strategy and framework.

They will act as an advisor, providing guidance, design and review in support of all business-related products and services.

Responsibilities :

• Partner with other Security Architects to integrate security into infrastructure and architecture designs.
• Evaluate SaaS and IaaS cloud services and virtualization technologies, providing insights to advance the Cloud Security Framework as needed.
• Collaborate with the Enterprise Architecture team to ensure the efficient delivery of solutions.
• Possess comprehensive knowledge of key Information Security Technology domains and effectively apply this expertise.
• Build and maintain relationships with essential functional teams such as IT, Compliance, Operations, Finance, HR, Internal Audit, and Enterprise Risk to support ongoing and future initiatives.
• Stay updated on industry frameworks and regulations, including GDPR, ISO 27001 / 2, SANS Top 20 Critical Security Controls, NIST CSF, SP 800-53, PFMI, CPMI IOSCO, and the FFIEC handbook, as well as the SABSA methodology.
• Monitor emerging security threats and assess the effectiveness of current controls to identify opportunities for program enhancement.
• Offer guidance and recommendations on security-related projects to enhance the overall cybersecurity strategy.
• Establish a robust collaboration with other security functions to ensure smooth project transitions into operations with effective governance.
• Maintain high-quality standards for security architecture deliverables, manage engagement, and address any escalations.
• Ensure proper alignment and verification of security controls where necessary.
• Stay connected with Security Engineering and Operations to manage vulnerabilities, risks, and remediation strategies.
• Demonstrate initiative and self-motivation to work independently, meeting project requirements efficiently.

Experience Desired :

• More than 5 years of experience in security architecture with extensive knowledge across multiple security areas.
• Experience working in a cloud environment, preferably : AWS
• Capable of working well with others to achieve important security objectives.
• Proficient in creating documentation and reports for both technical and business stakeholders.
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills.
• Well-versed in policy frameworks, along with an understanding of the structure of policies, procedures, and guidelines.

ISO 27001, SANS, NIST SP 800-5, FFIEC)

Experienced with firewalls, intrusion prevention systems (IPS), data loss prevention (DLP), proxies, security information and event management (SIEM), and endpoint protection software.

This is a hybrid role with 2 days a week expected in the Iselin, NJ area.

The client cannot transfer an existing visa at this moment.

No C2C