Information Security Architect

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Position: Information Security Architect

Location: Boston, MA

Engagement Summary:

The client is looking to migrate its servers and applications, currently within the Client’s network, to a new Azure tenancy with a limited number of co-hosted premises servers.
The client will be migrating to Office 365 and migrating email and files to Exchange Online and One Drive/Teams.
The client is looking to engage a contract staffer to work with our IT organization to lead activities with a 3rd party implementation team to secure Microsoft Office 365, Exchange Online, One Drive, Teams and Azure tenancy.

Primary activities will be:

Support the architecture of OSA's new network from an initial setup to operating conditions
Work with 3rd party vendor to establish migration plan to new security process
Interface with IT and novice security analyst to evaluate, prioritize and implement key security compliance and policy initiatives.
Help train new cyber security engineer when hired
Monitor computer networks and systems for threats and security breaches
Develop systems and processes for security best practices throughout the organization
Respond to, escalate and report on security incidents
Research the latest in information technology security trends to keep up to date with the subject and apply the latest technology to protect information assets
Perform penetration testing
Research technical details for the migration working with Client
Secure a test environment for Office 365 with new Azure tenancy and Government OneDrive
Create key documentation to secure the new Microsoft O365 environment, with outlook, exchange, file sharing and tenancy
Collaborate with IT Compliance Analyst to develop and enhance Policies and Procedures

Qualifications:

Experience in architecting new cyber security environments and supporting transition for technical and business staff
Experience performing security reviews and risk assessments
Knowledge with Office 365 Security and Compliance Centre configuration
Understanding of NIST 800-53 and SANS security frameworks
Knowledge in securing on premise and cloud networks
Able to document security procedures including incident response and DR plans
Knowledge with configuring firewalls, routers and switches
Knowledge with email security, anti-phishing, anti-ransomware and URL filtering technologies
Knowledge of Microsoft O365 platform
Knowledge of Azure Cyber Security, Authentication and Identity Access Management
Experience configuring and managing IPS/IDS and SIEM technologies
Experience configuring and managing Continuous Vulnerability Management systems
Experience with configuring Cisco and FortiGate firewalls
Knowledge of VNets, VPN, firewall, routing, and circuits preferred
MS Windows workstation and server administration experience preferred

Information Security Architect - IA22-000857