Job Overview:
Requirement/Must Have:
- 1+ years of experience in information security architecture, design, and implementation.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze the current state of the Division's security program and design future states, creating a roadmap for implementation.
- Develop a business case and key performance indicators (KPIs) and socialize the security program within the Division.
- Assess, manage, and improve security policies and procedures to align with industry best practices and organizational objectives.
- Collaborate with other Division Architects and the Security Operations Manager to develop global security strategies based on industry best practices.
- Develop and maintain a security architecture process aligned with business and technology drivers.
- Draft security procedures and standards for executive management approval or authorization.
- Perform risk assessments, advise on risk response strategies, and identify security issues from system integration.
- Coordinate with DevOps teams to advocate secure coding practices and escalate concerns about poor coding practices.
- Support internal security controls testing and validation as directed by the CISO or internal audit team.
- Evaluate, select, and implement security technologies, tools, and solutions to enhance the organization's security posture.
- Develop incident response plans and procedures to mitigate security incidents effectively.
- Develop and deliver security awareness training programs to educate employees on security risks and best practices.
Nice to Have:
- Proven experience (5+ years) in information security architecture, design, and implementation.
- Candidates with one or more of the following certifications are a plus: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information System Auditor (CISA), or other relevant certifications.
Skills:
- Understanding information security regulations, including FISMA, FedRAMP, ISO 27001, COBIT, NIST, and ITIL.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
- Innovative and creative mindset.
- Basic network security knowledge (general principles).
- Excellent documentation and communication skills.
- Ability to organize tasks into milestones and successfully execute to project completion.
- Ability to work independently with little direct supervision.
- General cyber-security understanding.
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