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Title
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Description
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We are looking for an experienced Information Security Architect to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing comprehensive information security strategies and architectures to protect our organization's digital assets. You will collaborate closely with IT teams, business stakeholders, and senior management to ensure that security measures align with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
As an Information Security Architect, you will play a critical role in identifying potential security risks, vulnerabilities, and threats, and proactively developing solutions to mitigate these risks. You will be expected to stay abreast of emerging security technologies, industry best practices, and evolving threats to continuously enhance our security posture. Your expertise will guide the organization in making informed decisions regarding security investments, policies, and procedures.
Your responsibilities will include conducting security assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability scanning to identify weaknesses and recommend remediation strategies. You will also be responsible for developing and maintaining security architecture documentation, including diagrams, policies, standards, and guidelines. Additionally, you will provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior security professionals, fostering a culture of security awareness and continuous improvement.
The successful candidate will possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication abilities, and the capacity to effectively convey complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. You must demonstrate a deep understanding of network security, application security, cloud security, identity and access management, and data protection principles.
You will also be responsible for evaluating and selecting security technologies and tools, ensuring their integration into existing systems and processes. Collaboration with external vendors and service providers will be essential to ensure the successful implementation and management of security solutions.
In this role, you will be expected to participate in incident response activities, providing expert guidance and support during security incidents and breaches. You will analyze incidents to identify root causes, recommend corrective actions, and implement improvements to prevent future occurrences.
We offer a collaborative and innovative work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and competitive compensation packages. If you are passionate about information security, possess a strategic mindset, and have a proven track record of designing and implementing effective security architectures, we encourage you to apply and become a valuable member of our team.
Responsibilities
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- Conduct security assessments, penetration tests, and vulnerability scans to identify risks.
- Develop and maintain security policies, standards, guidelines, and documentation.
- Collaborate with IT teams and business stakeholders to align security strategies with business objectives.
- Evaluate, select, and integrate security technologies and tools into existing systems.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior security professionals.
- Participate in incident response activities, analyzing incidents and recommending corrective actions.
- Stay updated on emerging security threats, technologies, and industry best practices.
Requirements
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- Minimum of 5 years of experience in information security architecture or related roles.
- Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CEH preferred.
- Strong knowledge of network security, application security, and cloud security principles.
- Experience with identity and access management, data protection, and encryption technologies.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to effectively communicate complex security concepts to diverse audiences.
- Proven experience in incident response and security risk management.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience designing and implementing information security architectures?
- How do you stay current with emerging security threats and technologies?
- What methodologies do you use to conduct security assessments and penetration tests?
- Can you provide an example of a significant security incident you managed and how you handled it?
- How do you ensure that security measures align with business objectives and regulatory requirements?
