IT Security Architect

A financial services company in Iselin, NJ is looking for a Senior IT Security Architect on a contract, hybrid basis. Responsibilities: The Senior IT Solution Architect will be responsible for: Work closely with Enterprise Architecture in the effective delivery of solutions A high-level knowledge of all key areas of Information Security Technology and an ability to apply them appropriately Work with other Security Architects to build security into infrastructure and architecture designs Provide direction and advice on projects related to security portfolio to strengthen the overall cybersecurity posture Assess SaaS and IaaS cloud services and virtualization technologies and provide direction and input for the maturation of the Cloud Security Framework where necessary Foster relationships with key functional teams such as IT, Compliance, Operations, Finance, HR, Internal Audit, and Enterprise Risk to support current and future initiatives Keep informed of new and updated industry frameworks and regulations: GDPR, ISO 27001/2, SANS Top 20 Critical Security Controls, NIST CSF, SP 800-53, PFMI, CPMI ISOCO and FFIEC handbook, SABSA Keep informed of new and emerging security threats & assess effectiveness of current controls to identify opportunities for program improvement Qualifications: Degree in a technology discipline (Computer Science, Information Management, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity or equivalent) Security certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CRISC, SABSA, GIAC, CCSP, CCSK or equivalent is preferred Knowledge of Risk Management life cycles based on an established framework: ISO 27001, SANS, NIST SP 800-53 Working knowledge of the following frameworks and regulations: ISO 27001/2, SANS Top 20 Critical Security Controls, NIST CSF, and FFIEC handbook, Cloud Security Alliance CCM