Security Architect

Security Architect

  Not Disclosed

  Columbia, SC

  12.0 Months

  Not Disclosed

  Not Disclosed

  Government - State

Job Description

Scope of the project:
The position will work as a security identity and access management engineer within the client of information security and will assist with the implementation, integration, and operationalizing security technologies. Additionally, this position will develop automation integration among security tools. This position requires experience in information security architecture and solution design to assist in the strategic planning, designing, and implementation of new systems and changes in current systems in a secure manner.

Key duties and Responsibilities
Preference will be given to a candidate who can work onsite over hybrid over full-time remote (on-site as needed).
identity and access management – ensuring that appropriate identity management, single sign on, multi-factor authentication, active directory and applications are properly implemented and configured to support it and security operations
responsible for automation development and implementation of disparate security and enterprise it tools
responsible for planning, designing, development and implementation of enterprise security solutions that align with business goals and risk tolerance.
design, deploy and manage countermeasures to known security threats and develop preventative mitigation strategies for new and emergent threats to enterprise data, networks and associated services.
ensure, validate and measure the consistent application of protective measures throughout the enterprise business application and infrastructure support environments. Take appropriate action to protect client data and technology services.

Required Skills
5+ years of experience and expert understanding of identity and access control, logging and reporting systems
5+ years of experience and expertise in automation development using tools such as python and bash
5+ years of experience with Linux, windows, network security protocols and procedures
5+ years of experience in supporting large it environments and/or system deployments
Cybersecurity awareness and understanding

Preferred Skills
SIEM analysis and reporting
security frameworks: NIST, CSF, CJIS, IRS 1075, CMS MARS-E
Application security (APPSEC)

Education Requirement
Bachelor's degree in an information technology or information security related field or eight years of relevant work experience may be substituted in lieu of education

Preferred education/certifications:
CISSP, CISA, CISO or equivalent advanced security certification.
Additional relevant certifications (e.g., CEH, OSCP, GPEN).
Vendor certifications in SIEM or logging technologies.

Notes:

25% Hybrid schedule