IT Security Architect

A financial services company in Iselin, NJ is looking for a Senior IT Security Architect on a contract, hybrid basis.

Responsibilities:

The Senior IT Solution Architect will be responsible for:

• Work closely with Enterprise Architecture in the effective delivery of solutions
• A high-level knowledge of all key areas of Information Security Technology and an ability to apply them appropriately
• Work with other Security Architects to build security into infrastructure and architecture designs
• Provide direction and advice on projects related to security portfolio to strengthen the overall cybersecurity posture
• Assess SaaS and IaaS cloud services and virtualization technologies and provide direction and input for the maturation of the Cloud Security Framework where necessary
• Foster relationships with key functional teams such as IT, Compliance, Operations, Finance, HR, Internal Audit, and Enterprise Risk to support current and future initiatives
• Keep informed of new and updated industry frameworks and regulations: GDPR, ISO 27001/2, SANS Top 20 Critical Security Controls, NIST CSF, SP 800-53, PFMI, CPMI ISOCO and FFIEC handbook, SABSA
• Keep informed of new and emerging security threats & assess effectiveness of current controls to identify opportunities for program improvement

Qualifications:

• Degree in a technology discipline (Computer Science, Information Management, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity or equivalent)
• Security certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CRISC, SABSA, GIAC, CCSP, CCSK or equivalent is preferred
• Knowledge of Risk Management life cycles based on an established framework: ISO 27001, SANS, NIST SP 800-53
• Working knowledge of the following frameworks and regulations: ISO 27001/2, SANS Top 20 Critical Security Controls, NIST CSF, and FFIEC handbook, Cloud Security Alliance CCM