Information Security Architect Lead

Are you ready to take charge of shaping the security architecture for a leading organization? Join us as an Information Security Architect Lead, where your expertise will safeguard our systems while driving cutting-edge security innovation.

Contract

$110-115/hr

Remote

Certification a must!

Team Lead experience, cloud technologies, information systems, security best practices and frameworks, NIST, security platforms, security infrastructure.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Information Security Architect/Engineering Lead to develop, design, and implement enterprise-level security solutions. The ideal candidate will have an in-depth understanding of Information Systems and Cloud technologies, risk management frameworks, and compliance standards. The role involves working closely with various departments to integrate security into the overall IT architecture and strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Security Architecture Design: Lead the design and implementation of security architecture and solutions, ensuring alignment with business goals and regulatory requirements.
• Strategic Leadership: Collaborate with senior IT leadership to align security initiatives with enterprise strategies, drive security innovation, and improve overall security posture.
• Incident Response: Lead incident response efforts for significant security events, provide guidance on mitigation strategies, and oversee post-incident analysis.
• Security Policy Development: Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures to maintain a secure enterprise environment.
• Team Leadership: Mentor and lead a team of security architects, engineers, and analysts, ensuring the effective implementation of security solutions.
• Emerging Threats: Stay up-to-date on emerging cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies, ensuring that the organization remains well-protected against current and future threats.
• Project Management: Oversee the execution of security projects, ensuring that deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality expectations.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead and motivate a team, providing guidance and mentorship.
• Familiarity with U.S. and international Data Privacy and Security regulations and best practices ( NYDFS, GDPR, etc...)
• Familiarity with relevant enterprise architecture methodology (e.g. Zachman Framework, TOGAF, SABSA).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, information systems or other related field, or equivalent work experience.
• · Professional security management certification, such as a ISC(2) Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), SANS GIAC Information Security Professional (GISP), GIAC-Security Expert (GSE), or GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender ( GCED )
• Experience: Minimum of 8 years of experience in Information Security with at least 3 years in a leadership or architect role.
• Technical Skills:
• Strong knowledge of security architecture frameworks such as SABSA, TOGAF, or Zachman.
• Proficiency in risk management frameworks such as NIST or ISO 27001.
• Hands-on experience with security technologies such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, encryption, VPNs, DLP, SIEM, etc.
• Experience with cloud security architecture and best practices (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong knowledge of network security, identity and access management, application security, and data protection.