Security Architect (Remote)

Conexess Group is aiding a large healthcare client in their search for a Security Architect in a remote capacity. This is a long-term opportunity with a competitive compensation package.

Please note we are unable to provide sponsorship or work cc for this role.

The Security Architect collaborates extensively with architecture, development, product, and additional teams across the organization to embed security considerations throughout the solution lifecycle, from initial design to final deployment. This role will be responsible for defining security requirements, performing security design assessments, and providing teams with remediation and mitigation guidance and advice. Security Architects engage on strategic initiatives, programs, and projects throughout the enterprise including cloud, AI/ML, etc. This is the “force multiplier” role to help unblock teams and drive consistent adoption of standards.

Responsibilities:

• Lead design reviews for applications, platforms, network, and cloud solutions.
• Identify risks and recommend mitigations aligned to security best practices and internal security requirements.
• Maintain and expand the security architecture documentation library, ensuring consistency across requirements documents, frameworks components and design artifacts.
• Work directly with program and project teams to ensure that relevant security risks are identified, evaluated, and appropriate security solutions are implemented to manage risks to the enterprise.
• Responsible for the identification of architectural gaps and inefficiencies in new and existing solutions.
• Support remediation and mitigation efforts through appropriate planning and roadmap development.
• Strong work ethic and sense of urgency
• Ability to influence technical discussions and decisions.
• Mentor others in security best practices and architectural approaches

Requirements:

• BA/BS degree in MIS/Computer Science or related degree required OR equivalent experience
• + years’ experience in information technology experience
• + years’ experience in an information security architectural role or equivalent engineering experience; strong writing and communication skills expected.
• Demonstrated depth in two or more security domains such as: API security, identity and access management, data security, network security, etc.
• At least one Professional Certification such as: SANS GIAC Certification(s) (if expired, candidate should be able to prove continuing education). Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) AWS Cloud Security Certification Azure Cloud Security Certification CCSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) GIAC GDSA OCI Cloud Security Certification SABSA SANS GIAC Certification(s)

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Security life cycle, design review across concept, development through deployment
• Experience with threat models (all layers), security analysis
• GIAC GDSA, SABSA or equivalent; AI related certs a plus.
• Cloud security certs (AWS/Azure/OCI/ CCSP) helpful

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