Information Security Architect (AWS Cloud Specialization)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Understand, document, and develop the organization's security architecture and systems security for a hybrid infrastructure with multi-level security requirements.
• Research, design, build, and support resilient enterprise-class security systems aligned with business requirements and technology strategy.
• Collaborate with teams throughout the organization (architects, IT operations, development, management, etc.) to evaluate systems for risks/gaps in security architecture and to design, develop, and support robust security architectures and mitigation plans.
• Set accountability for cybersecurity standards and ensure integration with IT architecture frameworks supporting application products that are aligned with the IT roadmap.
• Work with stakeholders across the organization to ensure cybersecurity standards and best practices are followed.
• Monitor and ensure adherence to implemented policies, processes, and control strategies for the information security program across several business units, including third-party development teams, and execute manual processes to support the program's operational state.
• Conduct regular testing and analysis of systems security to ensure efficacy of and compliance with technical and administrative controls.
• Assist with investigations and analysis of security incidents and provide thorough post-event analyses.
• Regularly communicate security needs and priorities to appropriate teams and management.
• Stay up to date with evolving threats and technologies to ensure appropriate actions are taken in line with risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 8 years of required experience in IT and Information Security, which may include experience in the Armed Forces.
• A Bachelor's degree with a specialization in computer science or cybersecurity is preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of IT risks, cybersecurity, networks, and computer operating software.
• Advanced understanding of security protocols, cryptography, and security.
• Experience with cloud and on-prem infrastructure.
• Experience documenting, designing, and implementing security solutions.
• Process improvement and design experience, as well as working knowledge of security frameworks and standards (FedRAMP, FDA, HIPAA, NIST, ISO, HITRUST).
• Strong customer-facing skills and a professional approach.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to work effectively with core team members and customers daily.
• Ability to communicate highly complex technical information clearly to all levels and audiences.
• High level of curiosity and critical thinking skills to evaluate alternatives and present solutions that align with business objectives.
• Security research and testing abilities.
• Comfortable working on a team.
• Great communication and interpersonal skills.