Sr Security Architect Job at Akkodis in Columbus

Akkodis is seeking a Sr Security Architect for a contract to hire onsite opportunity for a leading client located in Columbus, OH

Pay Range: $68 - 72/hr

The Security Architect guides various information systems initiatives, projects, and systems to provide a secure computing environment. Provides design recommendations for new information security and information systems deployments and products.

• Interfaces between security policymakers and Information Technology Services teams.
• Assists with the design and deployment of business and technology solutions throughout the business.
• Determines security requirements for the enterprise (including new and existing deployments).
• Creates and maintains security policy as required.
• Performs risk assessments of new hardware and software deployments.
• Evaluates changes to major infrastructure, identifies issues and provides remediation plans as required.
• Works with outside vendors to evaluate and recommended technologies.
• Develops and maintains security processes.
• Evaluates security posture of projects throughout the enterprise from conception to deployment.
• Assists in conducting information security assessments and risk analysis of computing environment and in managing remediation efforts with Information Technology organization when vulnerabilities are identified.
• Performs and maintains compliance efforts with various laws and industry regulations including Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI-DSS), Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and HIPAA and Big Lots Information Security Policies.
• Reviews application design and develops and recommends remediation plans as required.
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Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree in in computer science or related field or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum of six years of experience in an Information Technology field with at least three years in an information security function required. Experience in a retail company preferred.
• Experience writing security policies required.
• System design and architecture experience required.
• Systems administration and/or network/data communications experience required.
• Experience conducting security assessments and knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems required.
• Experience with software development or background with writing automated scripts preferred.
• Knowledge of core internet and network protocols preferred (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, SMTP, HTTP etc.).
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop alliances with key stakeholders preferred.
• Ability to work extended hours, drive an automobile and travel as required.
• MCSA, MCSE, CCNA, Security +, or CISSP certifications preferred.

If you are interested in this Sr Security Architect contract to hire opportunity in Columbus, OH then please click APPLY NOW. If you have questions about the position, please contact Hema Nayak at hema.nayak@Akkodisgroup.com

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client.

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