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Senior Security Architect

Stardom Employment Consultants
Chicago, USA
Full-time

Overview :

We are seeking an experienced and highlyskilled Senior Security Architect to join our team. The idealcandidate will possess a deep understanding of security principlesand practices extensive experience in IT architecture and theability to develop and implement comprehensive security solutions.

This role requires a proactive individual who can anticipatesecurity challenges and design strategies to mitigate riskseffectively while also providing leadership and mentorship tojunior team members.

Responsibilities :

  • Design andImplementation : Develop and implement advancedsecurity architectures for various IT projects. Ensure thatsecurity is integrated into all stages of system development anddeployment.
  • RiskAssessment : Conduct regular security assessmentsincluding vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.Identify potential security risks and recommend mitigationstrategies.
  • PolicyDevelopment : Create review and update securitypolicies standards and guidelines to ensure compliance withindustry standards andregulations.
  • IncidentResponse : Lead the response to major securityincidents conduct thorough investigations and implement correctiveactions to prevent futureincidents.
  • Collaboration : Work closely with IT development and business teams to ensuresecurity measures are in place and adhered to.

Provide securityguidance and support for new projects andtechnologies.

  • Training andAwareness : Develop and deliver advanced securitytraining and awareness programs for employees to promote a cultureof security within theorganization.
  • TechnologyEvaluation : Stay up to date with the latest securitytechnologies and trends. Evaluate and recommend new security toolsandtechnologies.
  • Compliance : Ensure compliance with relevant laws regulations and industrystandards such as GDPR HIPAA andPCIDSS.
  • Documentation : Maintain comprehensive documentation of security architecturespolicies procedures and incidentreports.
  • Leadership andMentorship : Provide leadership and mentorship tojunior security team members. Foster a collaborative and innovativeteam environment.

Qualifications :

  • Education : Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science InformationTechnology Cybersecurity or a relatedfield.
  • Experience :
  • Minimumof 710 years of experience in cybersecurity or a relatedfield.
  • Proven experience in designing andimplementing complex securityarchitectures.
  • Extensive experience with riskassessment andmanagement.
  • Certifications : Relevant certifications such as CISSP CISM CEH or SANS GIAC arehighly desirable.

Skills :

  • Strong knowledge of security protocolscryptography authentication andauthorization.
  • Familiarity with regulatoryrequirements and industry standards.
  • Extensiveexperience with security tools and technologies such as firewallsIDS / IPS SIEM and endpoint protection.
  • Excellentproblemsolving and analytical skills.
  • Strongcommunication and interpersonalskills.
  • Leadership and mentorshipabilities.

PreferredQualifications :

  • Experience with cloud security architectures(AWS Azure GCP).
  • Familiarity with DevSecOpspractices and tools.
  • Knowledge of programmingand scripting languages (e.g. PythonPowerShell).
  • Experience in a leadership ormentoring role within a securityteam.

Remote Work :

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