Cyber Defense Lead Architect

If you are a highly motivated individual with a passion for cyber security and a proven track record of designing and implementing effective cyber defense strategies, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity

Title: Cyber Defense Lead Architect

Location: New York, New York, United States

Salary: $285000 - $352000

Overview: We are seeking a highly experienced Cyber Defense Lead Architect to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and implementing robust cyber defense strategies to protect our organization from potential cyber threats. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and senior leadership to develop and maintain a secure technology infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive cyber defense strategy for the organization.
• Conduct regular risk assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Design and implement security controls and measures to protect against cyber threats such as malware, phishing, ransomware, and DDoS attacks.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and threats to continuously enhance the cyber defense strategy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and integration of security measures across all systems and applications.
• Lead incident response efforts in case of a cyber attack and work towards minimizing the impact and restoring normal operations.
• Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans to ensure the organization is prepared for any potential cyber incidents.
• Develop and conduct training programs to educate employees on cyber defense best practices and raise awareness about potential threats.
• Monitor and analyze network traffic and activity to identify potential security breaches and take necessary actions to prevent them.
• Conduct security audits and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities and recommend remediation measures.
• Manage relationships with external security vendors and service providers.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in cyber defense, information security, or a related role.
• Extensive knowledge of cyber security best practices, standards, and regulations.
• Strong understanding of network and system security, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and other security technologies.
• Experience with security tools such as SIEM, vulnerability scanners, and endpoint detection and response solutions.
• Proven experience in incident response and disaster recovery.
• Excellent project management and leadership skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Join our team and make a valuable contribution to our organization's security and success.