Cybersecurity Architect

Cybersecurity Architect

Job Description: Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cybersecurity Architect to join their organization. As a Cybersecurity Architect, you will be responsible for designing and implementing robust cybersecurity solutions to protect our organization's critical assets and infrastructure from cyber threats. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop security strategies, assess risks, and implement effective security measures. Your expertise will be vital in ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our systems and data.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive cybersecurity architecture that aligns with the organization's business objectives and industry best practices.
• Design and review security controls and mechanisms, including network security, access controls, data encryption, intrusion detection and prevention systems, vulnerability management, and incident response processes.
• Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability scans to identify potential security gaps, and develop mitigation strategies and remediation plans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, engineering, and operations, to ensure security requirements are integrated into system designs and development processes.
• Stay up to date with emerging cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and industry trends, and recommend appropriate countermeasures and security enhancements.
• Provide guidance and support to internal teams regarding secure coding practices, system hardening, and security awareness training.
• Lead security incident response efforts, including investigation, containment, eradication, and recovery.
• Participate in security audits, assessments, and compliance initiatives to ensure adherence to relevant regulations and standards.
• Monitor and analyze security logs, alerts, and reports to identify and respond to security incidents in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with third-party vendors and partners to evaluate the security posture of external systems and services.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field. Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH) are highly desirable.
• Proven experience as a Cybersecurity Architect or a similar role, with a strong background in designing and implementing enterprise-level cybersecurity solutions.
• Deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, concepts, and technologies, including network security, secure coding practices, encryption algorithms, identity and access management, and security frameworks.
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards and regulations (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR) and experience in ensuring compliance.
• Strong knowledge of system and network architecture, cloud computing, and virtualization technologies, and their security implications.
• Experience in conducting risk assessments, threat modeling, and vulnerability management.
• Proficiency in security assessment tools, techniques, and frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with security technologies such as firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS), SIEM, antivirus, and encryption systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify risks and develop practical solutions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to convey complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to stay updated with emerging cybersecurity trends, threats, and technologies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a regulated industry, such as finance, healthcare, or government, with knowledge of industry-specific security requirements.
• Experience with cloud security, including secure architecture design and configuration for cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Knowledge of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), and blockchain, and their security implications.
• Experience in incident response, digital forensics, and security incident management.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to drive security initiatives across an organization.