Principal Cybersecurity Architect

Role Overview

• Influence, consult with and build collaborative working relationships with senior business and IT leadership at the VP/Officer and C levels to help meet long term security objectives
• Conduct risk assessments, evaluate alternative strategies, develop recommendations and ensure responsive communication with business representatives, security management, and third party vendors
• Participate in the design review process and support the overall Security Architecture process
• Influence and drive change to security architecture processes, strategies and standards, as needed in areas such as: Cloud infrastructure, A.I., information security, Data Loss Prevention, Intrusion Prevention, Threat and Vulnerability Management, and Identity and Access Management
• Partner with management in defining and setting appropriate, implementable information security policy and ensuring alignment to standard operating procedures, instructions and standards
• Develop, maintain and implement security policies, processes, tools and methodologies that support security architecture standards and ensure effective evolution of security architecture within the organization
• Research, evaluate, recommend, plan implementation of, and test new or improved information security software or devices
• Coordinate analysis of new or enhanced software application or tool implementations for impacts to existing security software and devices
• Participate in and/or lead forensic investigations and eDiscovery of suspected information security issues or in compliance reviews as requested by auditors, HR, Ethics, or Legal
• Utilize security expertise and knowledge of new and emerging cyber attacks threats to make recommendations to management regarding implementation of best practices and/or process improvements to proactively protect the company’s systems and networks
• Provide informal work coordination and leadership/coaching to less experienced information security staff

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or advanced degree (where required)
• 8+ years of experience in related field
• In lieu of degree, 10+ years of experience in related field
• At least one security industry certification (i.e., CISSP, CISM, SANS), preferred
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholder groups
• Proven experience in Cloud Security practices and frameworks
• Working knowledge of A.I. concepts, including participation in enterprise-wide AI pilot programs

Tech Stack

• Cloud

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage along with numerous health and wellness programs
• Parental leave and support plus adoption and surrogacy assistance
• Career development programs and tuition reimbursement for continued education
• 401k match including an annual company contribution