Senior Infrastructure Security Architect

Role Overview

• Complete the Identification, measurement, and minimization of security risks to information systems across a broad range of disciplines including network and host security.
• Manage the evaluation of the current methods in use by Early Warning to access and process data via Early Warning customer facing applications.
• Manage the development of repeatable infrastructure architectures working with internal and external partners to ensure that systems are placed within the relevant security zones based on the data they house and their purpose.
• Serves as the point of contact for all security issues in assigned areas.
• Works with architecture teams to ensure that all newly developed and legacy infrastructure implementations are in line with security policy and are compliance to the required frameworks (ISO, PCI, NIST 800-53, etc.).
• Advises and approves of changes and architectures for assigned areas from a security perspective.
• Evaluates product business cases including functional and detailed design specs to ensure security standards are met.
• Assists in the security incident response process as assigned.
• Contributes to the development of Early Warning security policy and procedures.
• Develops and manages architectural reference material to ensure that security practices are being implemented in a repeatable fashion every time a new project is implemented.
• Document and present risks and security issues that could impact the confidentiality, integrity and/or availability of the business (both internally and externally) by assisting in documentation, tracking, and creating solutions for mitigation.
• Work with internal and external penetration testing organizations to coordinate application and network-based penetration.
• Interacts with customer banks to gather yearly testing and security requirements, review penetration testing findings, mitigating controls and/or projects to rectify security vulnerabilities.
• Support the company's commitment to protect the integrity and confidentiality of systems and data.

Requirements

• Education and experience typically obtained through completion of a bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Math, or Physical Science.
• Minimum 1 year of general IT experience, with a minimum 2 years of IT security experience and 2 years of Security Architecture or Consulting experience.
• Advanced knowledge of relational databases, Windows and Linux operating systems and networking solutions.
• Effective interpersonal skills, with ability to present to peers and coworkers.
• Advanced knowledge of operating system, network, and database security architectures.
• Proficiency in Network security.
• Proficiency in Networking technologies.
• CEH/CPT Certification and one of CISSP, Network Security Cert or equivalent certification.
• Experience in analyzing technical issues and making recommendations for corrective action.
• Demonstrate advanced understanding in the field of Information Security in terms of both concepts and technology.
• Ability to lead information security efforts.
• Ability to develop and deliver risk mitigation solutions.
• Advanced understanding of infrastructure security in depth practices.
• Advanced knowledge of securing SaaS and Cloud based systems.
• Background and drug screen.

Tech Stack

• Cloud
• Linux

Benefits

• Healthcare Coverage – Competitive medical (PPO/HDHP), dental, and vision plans as well as company contributions to your Health Savings Account (HSA) or pre-tax savings through flexible spending accounts (FSA) for commuting, health & dependent care expenses.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Featuring a 100% Company Safe Harbor Match on your first 6% deferral immediately upon eligibility.
• Paid Time Off – Flexible Time Off for Exempt (salaried) employees, as well as generous PTO for Non-Exempt (hourly) employees, plus 11 paid company holidays and a paid volunteer day.
• 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Maven Family Planning – provides support through your Parenting journey including egg freezing, fertility, adoption, surrogacy, pregnancy, postpartum, early pediatrics, and returning to work.