cyberThink
IT Security Architect Lead - Hybrid
cyberThink, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214
Job Description:As the IT Security Architect Lead, you will be responsible for analyzing business needs and producing essential technology deliverables within the Enterprise Architecture Program. This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to provide strategic guidance on data security and risk management. Key deliverables include briefs, patterns, reports, data models, and high-level risk assessments. This position focuses on aligning security architecture with IT governance, ensuring compliance with standards, and supporting the IT division. This position demands a knowledgeable security architect capable of leading complex security initiatives and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Candidates should have substantial technical experience, strategic insight, and communication skills to excel in a dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and document process scripts, executive summaries, and business-focused documentation for readers of varied technical backgrounds.Provide insights into security architecture and IT governance, including methodologies and implementation.Conduct security compliance evaluations, risk analyses, and exception documentation in alignment with policies and standards.Partner with business units and enterprise architects to understand needs and provide strategic security recommendations.Work with cross-functional teams to create roadmaps and strategies that align with agency KPIs.Design and implement enterprise security and technology patterns.Research and share findings on architecture governance and security controls related to technology platforms and cloud services.Monitor IT environments to ensure compliance with security architecture policies and standards.Support future security direction, including design and strategic technology alternatives.Lead communication efforts to simplify complex technical terms for diverse stakeholders.
Required Skills, Experiences, Education, and Competencies:
Extensive experience in information security and IT risk management, emphasizing security, performance, and reliability.Expertise in reviewing projects for alignment with state and federal security standards and regulations.Proven experience developing and presenting security architecture policies, standards, and procedures.Proficiency with information security frameworks such as NIST-800, Cybersecurity Framework, and COBIT.Technical expertise in at least two security areas, including cloud technologies, identity management, vulnerability management, firewalls, forensics, databases, collaboration tools, or web/mail services.Ability to guide security strategies and provide input on future designs and security capabilities.Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex topics for non-technical audiences.Demonstrated leadership and collaboration skills across various organizational levels and with external consultants.Experience working in a fast-paced environment with a commitment to acquiring new skills to meet customer needs.Deep understanding of business-critical platforms, applications, and services, aligned with customer priorities.
The hourly range for roles of this nature are $60.00 to $90.00/hr. Rates are heavily dependent on skills, experience, location, and industry.
cyberThink is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and document process scripts, executive summaries, and business-focused documentation for readers of varied technical backgrounds.Provide insights into security architecture and IT governance, including methodologies and implementation.Conduct security compliance evaluations, risk analyses, and exception documentation in alignment with policies and standards.Partner with business units and enterprise architects to understand needs and provide strategic security recommendations.Work with cross-functional teams to create roadmaps and strategies that align with agency KPIs.Design and implement enterprise security and technology patterns.Research and share findings on architecture governance and security controls related to technology platforms and cloud services.Monitor IT environments to ensure compliance with security architecture policies and standards.Support future security direction, including design and strategic technology alternatives.Lead communication efforts to simplify complex technical terms for diverse stakeholders.
Required Skills, Experiences, Education, and Competencies:
Extensive experience in information security and IT risk management, emphasizing security, performance, and reliability.Expertise in reviewing projects for alignment with state and federal security standards and regulations.Proven experience developing and presenting security architecture policies, standards, and procedures.Proficiency with information security frameworks such as NIST-800, Cybersecurity Framework, and COBIT.Technical expertise in at least two security areas, including cloud technologies, identity management, vulnerability management, firewalls, forensics, databases, collaboration tools, or web/mail services.Ability to guide security strategies and provide input on future designs and security capabilities.Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex topics for non-technical audiences.Demonstrated leadership and collaboration skills across various organizational levels and with external consultants.Experience working in a fast-paced environment with a commitment to acquiring new skills to meet customer needs.Deep understanding of business-critical platforms, applications, and services, aligned with customer priorities.
The hourly range for roles of this nature are $60.00 to $90.00/hr. Rates are heavily dependent on skills, experience, location, and industry.
cyberThink is an Equal Opportunity Employer.