Join our dynamic and growing organization as the Lead Security Architect and play a critical role in protecting our company's assets
Title: Lead Security Architect
Location: New York, New York, United States
Salary: $130 Per hour
Company: Lobox
Employment Type: Contract
Experience Level: Senior Level
Job Function: Information Technology
Responsibilities:
- As the Lead Security Architect, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the overall security architecture for our organization. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the security and integrity of our systems, data, and networks. Your expertise and leadership will be instrumental in protecting our company against potential cyber threats.
Key responsibilities include:
- Develop and maintain the company's security architecture, ensuring that it aligns with business goals and industry best practices.
- Lead the design and implementation of security solutions, including firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, data encryption, and access control systems.
- Conduct regular security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and make recommendations for remediation.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure security requirements are integrated into all aspects of the organization's systems and processes.
- Stay up-to-date on emerging threats and trends in cybersecurity and make recommendations for proactive measures to mitigate risks.
- Lead incident response and disaster recovery efforts, ensuring that all security incidents are promptly and effectively addressed.
- Serve as a subject matter expert and provide guidance and training to other members of the IT team on security best practices.
- Manage relationships with external security vendors and partners, ensuring that all products and services meet our security requirements.
- Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and standards and ensure that they are communicated and enforced across the organization.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in information security, with at least 3 years in a leadership position.
- Strong understanding of security architecture principles and best practices.
- Experience with network and systems security, including firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, data encryption, and access control systems.
- In-depth knowledge of security standards and frameworks, such as ISO 27001, NIST, and COBIT.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing security policies, procedures, and standards.
- Proven experience in conducting security assessments and audits.
- Excellent leadership skills with the ability to build and manage a team.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
- Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA are highly desirable.
Work with cutting-edge technology and a talented team to build and maintain a robust security infrastructure. Apply now and take the next step in your career!