IT Security Architect

29 May 2024

Vacancy expired!

Job#: 1351596

Job Description:

Our great client in Madison, WI has an immediate Direct Hire opening for a IT Security Architect. If you are interested please apply with resume to .

Description

We are looking for an Architect to join our growing IT Team! We are looking for someone who is a security focused thought leader who encompasses the skills and experience laid out below .

Summary Of Responsibilities
  • Acts as a key participant in the development, implementation, and monitoring of the enterprise information security program.
  • Provides security consultation to IT management and IT staff at the highest technical level on all phases of the system development lifecycle.
  • Consults with IT and security staff to ensure that security is factored into the evaluation, selection, installation, and configuration of hardware, applications, and software.
  • Recommends and coordinates the implementation of technical controls to support and enforce defined security policies.
  • Oversees the development of and/or alignment to technology hardening standards. Develops and communicates West Bend's multi-year information security strategy.
  • Works with the Manager of Information Security to develop budget projections.
  • Researches, evaluates, and recommends the implementation of new or updated information security hardware or software.
  • Performs security reviews of onsite, third party technologies and sets security standards for implementation.
  • Partners with Enterprise Architecture to understand potential threats that must be mitigated in defined solution approaches. Perform the architect role for IT security initiatives.
  • Reviews mitigations and remediation of security incidents/vulnerabilities to ensure they are appropriate. Maintains awareness of Enterprise risk categories and mitigation strategies that require security solutions.
  • Monitors the external environment for emerging threats, and reviews these threats within the Information Security Program.
  • Working with the engineering and development teams, develops and implements controls and configurations aligned with security policies and legal, regulatory, and audit requirements.
  • Assists IT Service Owners in understanding and responding to security audit failures/risk assessment findings reported by Information Security and auditors.
  • As a member of the Architecture Review Board, ensures technology solutions conform to corporate security architecture. Participates in the information-security governance process.
  • As a member of the Change Advisory Board, assesses the impact of changes on our security.

This is ideally a hybrid position within driving distance to one of our Wisconsin locations (West Bend, Appleton, Madison). If outside of Wisconsin, but within driving distance we are open to remote work, working onsite for a certain period of time (Monthly/quarterly) is agreed upon with manager

Preferred Experience And Skills
  • 3-5 years of IT Architecture experience
  • Minimum ten years of combined Information Security/IT experience, with at least seven of those years being directly related to the security field
  • Experience working with SaaS vendors/products from a security assessment, risk and compliance perspective
  • Experience working with legal, audit, and compliance staff
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Experience with common information security management frameworks, such as NIST, ISO 2700X, ITIL, and COBIT

Preferred Education And Training

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or closely related field

Certifications in CISSP, CRISC, CISM, GIAC or other security industry certifications

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or . Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

  • ID: #50018565
  • State: Wisconsin Madison 53701 Madison USA
  • City: Madison
  • Salary: USD TBD TBD
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Showed: 2023-05-29
  • Deadline: 2023-07-27
  • Category: Et cetera