Alterra Mountain Company
IT Security Architect
Alterra Mountain Company, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
Year Round
COLLABORATION | AUTHENTICITY | PURPOSE | EMPOWERMENT
Alterra Mountain Company is a family of iconic year-round mountain destinations, the world's largest heli-skiing operation, and Ikon Pass - the premier ski and snowboard season pass offering access to more than 50 iconic mountain destinations around the world. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado and born out of a shared love of the mountains and adventure, Alterra Mountain Company exists to shape the future of mountain adventure.
WHAT WE OFFER
Free Ikon Pass for all eligible employees + additional free skiing/riding privileges across the family of Alterra Mountain Company resorts for eligible employees and their dependents Discounted skiing/riding for friends and family of eligible employees across the family of Alterra Mountain Company resorts Flexible Time Off (FTO) and Paid Time Off (PTO) policies for eligible employees to relax and recharge Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, rental cars, etc. Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability insurance, EAP, HSAs, FSAs, and more 401(k) plan with generous company match Paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks for eligible employees Commuter benefits (Denver employees only) Flexible/hybrid workplace policy empowering employees to work from home, while encouraging regular in-person collaboration in our dog-friendly company headquarters office located in Denver's RiNo Art District neighborhood
For information on Alterra Mountain Company's Social Responsibility work including our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion actions, please see our webpage at www.alterramtnco.com/social-responsibility. Among other resources, Alterra has Employee Resource Groups to support the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color), disability, LGBTQIA2S+, and women communities within our workforce.
POSITION SUMMARY
The IT Security Architect role is a technical leadership role responsible for planning and designing secure enterprise solutions and working with the broader IT and Business teams to develop intelligent, scalable and secure implementation architectures that support the needs of the business. This includes participation in multiple projects and efforts to identify needs and verify alignment with the strategic security roadmap. They also mentor and provide leadership to Security and Compliance Analysts and act as a champion for security to others in the organization.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
General Responsibilities
Act as a thought leader on cyber security throughout the organization and especially within IT Advise the organization in the development of information security policies, standards, and procedures that adhere to industry best practices and frameworks. Collaborate with business users and stakeholders through design and implementation, including needs analysis and system requirements to create solutions that support operations while enforcing security best practices Evaluate technical designs for vulnerabilities and risk Develop and document network security reference architectures, design patterns, roadmaps, and other architectural artifacts that align with policies, standards and industry best practices. Research current and emerging threats to information systems Research, design and advocate for new technologies, architectures and security products that will support security requirements for the organization. Optimize existing security solutions to ensure they address current requirements through their entire lifecycle Evaluate new security technologies including participating in implementation of Proof of Concept (PoC) engagements Promote security awareness and adoption of security standards and practices to all staff members including vendors Act as a security advisor to IT and enterprise architecture teams Other duties as assigned
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Must have working knowledge and understanding of networking technologies such as LAN, WAN, TCP/IP, load balancers, firewalls, public cloud infrastructure and their trajectory. Experienced in effectively designing security for server and client technologies. Strong understanding of security designs for various Microsoft toolsets. Experience with Identity Governance & Access Management and Zero Trust architectures and solutions. Experience in data governance and solutions in the data governance domain. Extensive technical breadth, with depth in one or more technical and security domains Experience in network design processes, including understanding of security objectives, operational objectives, and trade-offs Proven skills in risk assessment, cybersecurity controls selection, vulnerability assessment and penetration testing Ability to work well under minimal supervision and drive security initiatives linked to strategic milestones. Ability to convey complex security issues to both technical and non-technical audiences Highly motivated self-driven individual who is passionate about cybersecurity Strong project management skills Strong communication and collaboration skills
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
BA/BS in related field or an equivalent in education and experience 9+ years IT experience required. 5+ years in security solution design. Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Cloud Security Practitioner (CCSP), Certified Cloud Architect (CCA), Certified Cloud Professional (CCP) or other relevant Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) certifications
The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the Alterra Mtn Co Shared Services Inc. salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel. The range listed is just one component of the Company's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term and long-term incentives and many region-specific benefits.
Denver area base salary range: $127,000 - $185,000 per year
Application Deadline: This position is open and still accepting applications.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.
Alterra Mountain Company and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers.
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COLLABORATION | AUTHENTICITY | PURPOSE | EMPOWERMENT
Alterra Mountain Company is a family of iconic year-round mountain destinations, the world's largest heli-skiing operation, and Ikon Pass - the premier ski and snowboard season pass offering access to more than 50 iconic mountain destinations around the world. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado and born out of a shared love of the mountains and adventure, Alterra Mountain Company exists to shape the future of mountain adventure.
WHAT WE OFFER
Free Ikon Pass for all eligible employees + additional free skiing/riding privileges across the family of Alterra Mountain Company resorts for eligible employees and their dependents Discounted skiing/riding for friends and family of eligible employees across the family of Alterra Mountain Company resorts Flexible Time Off (FTO) and Paid Time Off (PTO) policies for eligible employees to relax and recharge Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, rental cars, etc. Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability insurance, EAP, HSAs, FSAs, and more 401(k) plan with generous company match Paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks for eligible employees Commuter benefits (Denver employees only) Flexible/hybrid workplace policy empowering employees to work from home, while encouraging regular in-person collaboration in our dog-friendly company headquarters office located in Denver's RiNo Art District neighborhood
For information on Alterra Mountain Company's Social Responsibility work including our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion actions, please see our webpage at www.alterramtnco.com/social-responsibility. Among other resources, Alterra has Employee Resource Groups to support the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color), disability, LGBTQIA2S+, and women communities within our workforce.
POSITION SUMMARY
The IT Security Architect role is a technical leadership role responsible for planning and designing secure enterprise solutions and working with the broader IT and Business teams to develop intelligent, scalable and secure implementation architectures that support the needs of the business. This includes participation in multiple projects and efforts to identify needs and verify alignment with the strategic security roadmap. They also mentor and provide leadership to Security and Compliance Analysts and act as a champion for security to others in the organization.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
General Responsibilities
Act as a thought leader on cyber security throughout the organization and especially within IT Advise the organization in the development of information security policies, standards, and procedures that adhere to industry best practices and frameworks. Collaborate with business users and stakeholders through design and implementation, including needs analysis and system requirements to create solutions that support operations while enforcing security best practices Evaluate technical designs for vulnerabilities and risk Develop and document network security reference architectures, design patterns, roadmaps, and other architectural artifacts that align with policies, standards and industry best practices. Research current and emerging threats to information systems Research, design and advocate for new technologies, architectures and security products that will support security requirements for the organization. Optimize existing security solutions to ensure they address current requirements through their entire lifecycle Evaluate new security technologies including participating in implementation of Proof of Concept (PoC) engagements Promote security awareness and adoption of security standards and practices to all staff members including vendors Act as a security advisor to IT and enterprise architecture teams Other duties as assigned
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Must have working knowledge and understanding of networking technologies such as LAN, WAN, TCP/IP, load balancers, firewalls, public cloud infrastructure and their trajectory. Experienced in effectively designing security for server and client technologies. Strong understanding of security designs for various Microsoft toolsets. Experience with Identity Governance & Access Management and Zero Trust architectures and solutions. Experience in data governance and solutions in the data governance domain. Extensive technical breadth, with depth in one or more technical and security domains Experience in network design processes, including understanding of security objectives, operational objectives, and trade-offs Proven skills in risk assessment, cybersecurity controls selection, vulnerability assessment and penetration testing Ability to work well under minimal supervision and drive security initiatives linked to strategic milestones. Ability to convey complex security issues to both technical and non-technical audiences Highly motivated self-driven individual who is passionate about cybersecurity Strong project management skills Strong communication and collaboration skills
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
BA/BS in related field or an equivalent in education and experience 9+ years IT experience required. 5+ years in security solution design. Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Cloud Security Practitioner (CCSP), Certified Cloud Architect (CCA), Certified Cloud Professional (CCP) or other relevant Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) certifications
The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the Alterra Mtn Co Shared Services Inc. salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel. The range listed is just one component of the Company's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term and long-term incentives and many region-specific benefits.
Denver area base salary range: $127,000 - $185,000 per year
Application Deadline: This position is open and still accepting applications.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.
Alterra Mountain Company and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers.
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