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Security ArchitectJob Summary: Talent Software Services is in search of a Security Architect for a contract position in St. Paul, MN. Opportunity will be six months with a strong chance for a long-term extension.Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
- Review agency network diagrams and access control lists (ACL) for over 500 criminal justice and non-criminal justice agencies for compliance with FBI CJIS Security Policy and client CJDN Security Policy.
- Work with client's staff, review IT security audit documentation from local agencies that access client systems and data to determine compliance with FBI CJIS Security Policy and client's CJDN Security Policy requirements.
- Provide technical guidance, principles, standards, and best practices to guide criminal justice agency infrastructure design and system implementations that comply with FBI CJIS Security Policy and client's CJDN Security Policy.
- Advise local agencies that access client systems and data on cloud solution requirements to comply with FBI CJIS Security Policy and client CJDN Security Policy.
- Perform technical analysis of vendor solutions to assess compliance with FBI CJIS Security Policy and client CJDN Security Policy.
- Provide knowledge transfer to client and local agency staff
- Six (6) years of experience in Security Architect or Engineer role
- A Master's degree substitutes for three years of experience, or a Bachelor's degree substitutes for two years, or an Associate's degree substitutes for one year
- Four (4) engagements lasting more than 3 months in Security Architect or Network Engineer role.
- Three (3) years of experience in firewall management.
- CISSP or GIAC certification.
- Three (3) years of experience with the design and implementation of information systems, in organizations with more than 50 people, with an emphasis on data, network, and infrastructure security.
- Comprehensive knowledge of hardware, software, application, and systems engineering
- Broad knowledge of database systems, web-based technologies, and network security
- Systems thinking - the ability to see how parts interact with the whole ( "big picture thinking)
- Knowledge of IT governance and operations
- Interpersonal and leadership skills - servant leadership, collaboration, facilitation, and negotiation skills
- Communication skills - both written and verbal
- Ability to explain complex technical issues in a way that non-technical people may understand
- Time management and prioritization