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Prosum2

Security - Associate Vice President, Security Architecture

Prosum2, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079


Security - Associate Vice President, Security Architecture

Our client is seeking an Associate Vice President, Security Architect who is passionate about information security and protecting the firm with some of the most advanced and current tools available. This position will be foundational in leading, contributing, and advancing the security engineering and operations functions within Ares Management. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in designing and implementing best-in-class security solutions.PRIMARY FUNCTIONS & ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIESEvaluate, design, select, and implement new security tools and technologies, along with operational processes. This includes preparing project plans and budgets.Provide security consulting and design services to the business and greater IT team.Optimize our existing security tools and processes.Serve as a project leader for technical security projects.Author system and operational documentation.System management and administration of information security systems and tools.Identification and development of critical alerts and signals for monitoring.Consult with production operations, network engineering, and corporate IT on technical security issues.Conduct vulnerability assessments, risk assessments, and penetration tests on our software, architecture, and vendors.Design and oversee the execution of internal security testing methodologies and execution.Perform security investigations and serve as an escalation point for technical security issues.Supervise and mentor the security engineering team.Other duties as assigned.Experience Required:3+ years professional experience in administration of server Operating systems: Windows and Unix/Linux.1-2 years professional experience with Cisco networks.5+ years professional experience in a dedicated information security role.3+ years professional experience in performing information security architecture/consulting.Strong experience with Active Directory and Windows engineering.Possess strong knowledge of system, database, and network security.CISSP, CISA, CSSLP certifications a plus; Professional certification mandatory within 1 year.Experience with central logging tools, methodologies, and best practices.Past experience in tools such as Nexpose, Bit9, Carbon Black, Palo Alto, FireAmp, Access Data, Cylance, CyberArk, etc.Past experience in monitoring centralized log collection and SIEM (IBM QRADAR a plus).Experience with standards frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST 800-30, NIST 800-53.Strong verbal and written communication skills, fluent in English.Well-developed analytic, qualitative, and quantitative reasoning skills and demonstrated creative problem-solving abilities.Strong organizational, operational, presentation, and process capabilities.Strong work ethic and motivation. Ability to deal with fast-paced and stressful situations.Must be able to work collaboratively across divisions and physical locations.Familiarity with computer system hardware and software installation and troubleshooting.Strong understanding of security principles, tools, and processes.This is a hands-on role 50% architecture and 50% security administration; must be willing to perform hands-on work.Experience working with internal and external auditors.Education/Certification:BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Information Systems, Computer Systems Engineering, or equivalent education and experience.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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