Job Description

The Cybersecurity Architect/Engineer is a strategic role responsible for developing and implementing the organization's cybersecurity architecture and framework to protect critical assets and data. This senior position collaborates with IT leadership and business stakeholders to align security strategies with business objectives while managing risks and compliance requirements. The Architect leads the evaluation and adoption of cutting-edge security technologies and methodologies, ensuring the organization's defenses are robust against evolving cyber threats. This role requires a visionary leader with deep technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to cybersecurity, capable of mentoring teams and guiding the organization through complex security challenges. Additional responsibiilies include: Lead the strategic design and development of the organizations security architecture, creating a robust framework that aligns with business goals and risk tolerance. Define and implement security policies, protocols, and standards to effectively manage risk and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Partner with executive leadership to integrate security strategies with overall business planning and operations. Conduct sophisticated security assessments and audits to evaluate the effectiveness of security measures and identify areas for enhancement across both cloud and on-premise environments. Spearhead the selection, implementation, and optimization of advanced security solutions and technologies to address current and emerging threats. Oversee and provide technical leadership to cybersecurity engineering and specialist teams, guiding the development and execution of security projects. Facilitate comprehensive threat modeling exercises and architectural design reviews, identifying potential security issues and recommending mitigations. Lead the organizations response to advanced security incidents and breaches, coordinating efforts across teams and with external partners. Evaluate and advise on the security implications of new technologies or system changes, ensuring secure development and deployment practices are followed. Engage with industry peers, participating in security forums and consortia to exchange insights on threat intelligence, trends, and best practices. Develop metrics and reports to measure the effectiveness of the security architecture and initiatives, providing visibility to stakeholders. Mentor and develop the cybersecurity team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement in security practices. Collaborate with vendors and third parties to assess and integrate external security services and technologies, ensuring they align with the organizations security posture and requirements. We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected] . To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: . Required Skills & Experience 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 5 years in a security architecture role. Strong experience with Azure landscape and architecture Current CISSP certification Strong background in creating security architectures for cloud and on-premises environments. Comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity principles, practices, technologies, and frameworks. Outstanding communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, capable of explaining complex security risks and principles to non-technical stakeholders. Deep knowledge of IT infrastructure, application security, cloud security frameworks, and risk management practices Nice to Have Skills & Experience SIEM - Security information and event management (SIEM) Experience with Splunk and ML Sentinel - migration experience preferred Knowledge of Kubernetes or container technologies Experience deploying ZTNA/SASE/CSMA architectures Experience with Penetration Testing, Red and Blue teaming experience Working knowledge of standards control frameworks (e.g. HITRUST, ISO27001, PCI DSS, etc.). Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law. Insight Global

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