IT Security Architect

Washington, AR - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 97 - 108

Posted on: 26 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description:

IT Security Engineer

Complete Description:

The Contractor shall perform the following duties and responsibilities: Support the IT Service Catalog and automation by being second tier support Strategy and Planning

Perform security assessments identify gaps in existing security architecture and recommend changes or improvements.

Design security architecture elements to mitigate threats.

Create solutions that align enterprise security architecture frameworks and standards (e.g. SABSA NIST 800-53 ISO 27002) with overall business and security strategy.

Participate in risk assessments for new technologies and projects.

Employ secure configuration management processes.

Assist in developing a disaster recovery and business continuity plan. Identify and prioritize system functions required to promote continuity and availability of critical business processes such that in the circumstance of system failure critical business functions are restored or recovered promptly.

Document security requirements and controls for protecting information systems and technology assets.

Define and document how the implementation of a new technology impacts the security posture of the current environment.

Document and update as necessary all definition and architecture activities.

Provide input on security requirements to be included in request for proposals (RFPs) statements of work (SOWs) and other procurement documents.

Communicate current and emerging security threats to project team members.

Education:

Bachelors or Masters degree in information technology or computer Science

The equivalent combination of education and successful work experience (15 years)

Minimum of 10 years of experience in Security Architecture & Engineering

CISSP CISA CISM or other relevant security related designation(s) appreciated is a must & required.

Certifications in CISSP-ISSAP TOGAF or SABSA considered an asset.

Qualifications:

1. Experience in identifying gaps in existing architectures.

in designing security architectures to mitigate threats.

of computer networking concepts and protocols (e.g. TCP/IP DNS) and network security methodologies.

of network access identity and access management (e.g. public key infrastructure Oauth OpenID SAML SPML).

of capabilities and applications of network equipment including routers switches servers transmission media and related hardware.

of remote access technology concepts.

of application firewall concepts and functions (e.g. single point of authentication enforcement data anonymization DLP scanning SSL security).

experience in cybersecurity designs for systems networks and multi-level security requirements or requirements for processing multiple classification levels of data.

of risk management processes and experience in conducting risk assessments.

with the application of privacy principles to organizational requirements.

of identity and access management methods.

with Windows Unix and Linux operating systems.

of business continuity and disaster recovery operation plans.

analytical and problem-solving skills capable of managing projects that drive business objectives.

written oral and interpersonal communication skills.

to work in team environments and to negotiate with multiple stakeholders.

to meet tight deadlines and to prioritize tasks.

thinker who is self-directed and resourceful

Skills Matrix

Experience in identifying gaps in existing architectures.

Experience in designing security architectures to mitigate threats.

Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols (e.g. TCP/IP DNS) and network security methodologies.

Knowledge of network access identity and access management (e.g. public key infrastructure Oauth OpenID SAML SPML).

Knowledge of capabilities and applications of network equipment including routers switches servers transmission media and related hardware.

Knowledge of remote access technology concepts.

Knowledge of application firewall concepts/functions (e.g. single point of authentication enforcement data anonymization DLP scanning SSL security.

Cybersecurity designs for systems networks and multi-level security requirements or requirements for processing classification levels of data

Knowledge of risk management processes and experience in conducting risk assessments.

Familiarity with the application of privacy principles to organizational requirements.

Knowledge of identity and access management methods.

Experience with Windows Unix and Linux operating systems.

Knowledge of business continuity and disaster recovery operation plans.

Flexible work from home options available.

Compensation: $97.00 - $108.00 per hour

About Us

AHU Technologies INC. is an IT consulting and permanent staffing firm that meets and exceeds the evolving IT service needs of leading corporations within the United States. We have been providing IT solutions to customers from different industry sectors helping them control costs and release internal resources to focus on strategic issues.

AHU Technologies INC. was co-founded by visionary young techno-commercial entrepreneurs who remain as our principal consultants. Maintaining working relationships with a cadre of other highly skilled independent consultants we have a growing number of resources available for development projects. We are currently working on Various projects such as media entertainment ERP Solutions data warehousing Web Applications Telecommunications and medical to our clients all over the world.

Job Description:IT Security EngineerComplete Description:The Contractor shall perform the following duties and responsibilities: Support the IT Service Catalog and automation by being second tier support Strategy and PlanningPerform security assessments identify gaps in existing security architectur...