Alcority
Information Security Architect
Alcority, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
About the Role
The Information Security team is responsible for the oversight and execution of the Enterprise's Information Security, Business Continuity and Risk Management programs to support our business goals. This includes, but is not limited to security operations, vulnerability and patch management, incident response, disaster recovery, business continuity, risk identification and mitigation planning / implementation, identity management, network security, privacy, and compliance.
The position of Security Architect will report directly to the Chief Information Security Officer and is responsible for designing, deploying, and overseeing the management of Enterprise-wide security tooling and executing against the company's Information Security and Compliance roadmap. In addition, this resource will serve as a technical Security Subject Matter Expert providing architecture review and guidance across all technology projects. Working closely with technology partners, he or she will also guide the selection, implementation, and integration of various security solutions.
This position has significant organizational impact, requiring deep technical expertise, Enterprise perspective, and change management skills.
Responsibilities:Design and implement robust security architectures for multi-cloud + data center environments
Oversee and directly participate in the installation, configuration, and management of information security technologies
Creation and maintenance of tactical and strategic roadmaps for all technical security solutions
Remediation of identified risk, compliance, or other security gaps via technical solutions and controls
Manage security tooling in the domains of network security, identity and access management, continuous monitoring, vulnerability and cloud security posture management, asset management, and other cybersecurity tooling / solutions
Develop automations that drive security remediations and outcomes
Work with developers to implement DevSecOps solutions and design and implement a security focused SDLC through the:
Integration of security tools and practices into CI/CD pipelines.
Automation of security checks and compliance validation using IaC tools (e.g., Terraform).
Implementation of automated incident response playbooks.
Configure, troubleshoot and maintain security infrastructure software and hardware
Identify, define and document system security requirements and recommend solutions to management
Oversight of the organization's Architecture Review Board to drive forward Enterprise standards and security principles across all initiatives
Serve as trusted advisor to all technology team members regarding building security into their projects / products
Keep current on industry trends and the direction our competitors are heading with respect to business capabilities and technology.
Perform research, formal evaluation and prototyping of leading/emerging technologies without oversite
Requirements and Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
7-10 years of experience in an Infrastructure or Security Architect / Engineering role
Experience with software and security architectures in multi-cloud and data center environments
Ability to lead an automation first culture, and drive a shift from click-ops to DevSecOps and Infrastructure-as-Code
Experience building and securing Kubernetes environments
Ability to lead automation efforts leveraging technologies such as Terraform
Networking technology proficiency including the ability to lead network segmentation efforts, implementation of secure remote access, as well as IDS/IPS deployment and tuning.
Microsoft 365 (E5), Azure, and AWS background, including experience architecting security across multi-tenant and multi-cloud environments
Experience in applying security to cloud technologies (managing secrets, Securing CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code, Container Security)
Experience in implementing enterprise-wide vulnerability management solutions, including container-based vulnerability management.
Possession of or ability to obtain professional certifications in information security or risk management, such as a CISSP, CISM, or Microsoft / Azure Security Certifications
Strong knowledge of security, regulatory, and control frameworks, such as ISO270001, HIPAA, GDPR, NIST, and CIS.
Self-starter who demonstrates strong ownership of their domain
Interpersonal and collaborative skills and the ability to communicate security and risk-related concepts to technical and nontechnical audiences.
High level of personal integrity, and the ability to professionally handle confidential matters.
Natural passion for security and strong drive to see both projects and investigations to completion.
It is impossible to list every requirement for, or responsibility of, any position. Similarly, we cannot identify all the skills a position may require since job responsibilities and the Company's needs may change over time. Therefore, the above job description is not comprehensive or exhaustive. The Company reserves the right to adjust, add to or eliminate any aspect of the above description. The Company also retains the right to require all employees to undertake additional or different job responsibilities when necessary to meet business needs.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
Benefits & Perks:
Time Off:
25 days of PTO for full-time employees and 12 company holidays.
Company Paid Benefits:
Life insurance, Short-term disability, Long-term disability, Paid parental leave, Employee Assistance Program, and medical insurance in our high deductible health plan.
Optional Employee Paid Benefits:
Medical insurance in our EPO plan, Dental benefits, and Vision benefits. We also offer Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, Supplemental Life insurance, and more.
401(k):
Eligible after 60 days. Discretionary company match of 50% up to the first 6% of contributions.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
ALCORITY IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. THE COMPANY'S POLICY IS NOT TO DISCRIMINATE AGAINST ANY APPLICANT OR EMPLOYEE BASED ON RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, GENDER, AGE, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, MARITAL STATUS, MENTAL OR PHYSICAL DISABILITY, AND GENETIC INFORMATION, OR ANY OTHER BASIS PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW. THE FIRM ALSO PROHIBITS HARASSMENT OF APPLICANTS OR EMPLOYEES BASED ON ANY OF THESE PROTECTED CATEGORIES.
The Information Security team is responsible for the oversight and execution of the Enterprise's Information Security, Business Continuity and Risk Management programs to support our business goals. This includes, but is not limited to security operations, vulnerability and patch management, incident response, disaster recovery, business continuity, risk identification and mitigation planning / implementation, identity management, network security, privacy, and compliance.
The position of Security Architect will report directly to the Chief Information Security Officer and is responsible for designing, deploying, and overseeing the management of Enterprise-wide security tooling and executing against the company's Information Security and Compliance roadmap. In addition, this resource will serve as a technical Security Subject Matter Expert providing architecture review and guidance across all technology projects. Working closely with technology partners, he or she will also guide the selection, implementation, and integration of various security solutions.
This position has significant organizational impact, requiring deep technical expertise, Enterprise perspective, and change management skills.
Responsibilities:Design and implement robust security architectures for multi-cloud + data center environments
Oversee and directly participate in the installation, configuration, and management of information security technologies
Creation and maintenance of tactical and strategic roadmaps for all technical security solutions
Remediation of identified risk, compliance, or other security gaps via technical solutions and controls
Manage security tooling in the domains of network security, identity and access management, continuous monitoring, vulnerability and cloud security posture management, asset management, and other cybersecurity tooling / solutions
Develop automations that drive security remediations and outcomes
Work with developers to implement DevSecOps solutions and design and implement a security focused SDLC through the:
Integration of security tools and practices into CI/CD pipelines.
Automation of security checks and compliance validation using IaC tools (e.g., Terraform).
Implementation of automated incident response playbooks.
Configure, troubleshoot and maintain security infrastructure software and hardware
Identify, define and document system security requirements and recommend solutions to management
Oversight of the organization's Architecture Review Board to drive forward Enterprise standards and security principles across all initiatives
Serve as trusted advisor to all technology team members regarding building security into their projects / products
Keep current on industry trends and the direction our competitors are heading with respect to business capabilities and technology.
Perform research, formal evaluation and prototyping of leading/emerging technologies without oversite
Requirements and Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
7-10 years of experience in an Infrastructure or Security Architect / Engineering role
Experience with software and security architectures in multi-cloud and data center environments
Ability to lead an automation first culture, and drive a shift from click-ops to DevSecOps and Infrastructure-as-Code
Experience building and securing Kubernetes environments
Ability to lead automation efforts leveraging technologies such as Terraform
Networking technology proficiency including the ability to lead network segmentation efforts, implementation of secure remote access, as well as IDS/IPS deployment and tuning.
Microsoft 365 (E5), Azure, and AWS background, including experience architecting security across multi-tenant and multi-cloud environments
Experience in applying security to cloud technologies (managing secrets, Securing CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code, Container Security)
Experience in implementing enterprise-wide vulnerability management solutions, including container-based vulnerability management.
Possession of or ability to obtain professional certifications in information security or risk management, such as a CISSP, CISM, or Microsoft / Azure Security Certifications
Strong knowledge of security, regulatory, and control frameworks, such as ISO270001, HIPAA, GDPR, NIST, and CIS.
Self-starter who demonstrates strong ownership of their domain
Interpersonal and collaborative skills and the ability to communicate security and risk-related concepts to technical and nontechnical audiences.
High level of personal integrity, and the ability to professionally handle confidential matters.
Natural passion for security and strong drive to see both projects and investigations to completion.
It is impossible to list every requirement for, or responsibility of, any position. Similarly, we cannot identify all the skills a position may require since job responsibilities and the Company's needs may change over time. Therefore, the above job description is not comprehensive or exhaustive. The Company reserves the right to adjust, add to or eliminate any aspect of the above description. The Company also retains the right to require all employees to undertake additional or different job responsibilities when necessary to meet business needs.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
Benefits & Perks:
Time Off:
25 days of PTO for full-time employees and 12 company holidays.
Company Paid Benefits:
Life insurance, Short-term disability, Long-term disability, Paid parental leave, Employee Assistance Program, and medical insurance in our high deductible health plan.
Optional Employee Paid Benefits:
Medical insurance in our EPO plan, Dental benefits, and Vision benefits. We also offer Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, Supplemental Life insurance, and more.
401(k):
Eligible after 60 days. Discretionary company match of 50% up to the first 6% of contributions.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
ALCORITY IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. THE COMPANY'S POLICY IS NOT TO DISCRIMINATE AGAINST ANY APPLICANT OR EMPLOYEE BASED ON RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, GENDER, AGE, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, MARITAL STATUS, MENTAL OR PHYSICAL DISABILITY, AND GENETIC INFORMATION, OR ANY OTHER BASIS PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW. THE FIRM ALSO PROHIBITS HARASSMENT OF APPLICANTS OR EMPLOYEES BASED ON ANY OF THESE PROTECTED CATEGORIES.