Security Engineer Architect

Fully Remote W2 Security Engineer Architect Needed!

  • Houston, TX
  • $120,000 - $138,000
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A bit about us:

Seeking a Security Engineer Architect for an immediate opportunity with one of our most prestigious clients.
In this role, you will work alongside the Security team to acquire in-depth knowledge of how each application works in terms of business logic, security aspects, development environments, and production environments. This role will be instrumental in the design of a truly NextGen datacenter via cloud or hybrid security solutions and will work with 3rd parties/external consultants on security architect for future company transformation.

Why join us?

Full-time, Fully remote

Job Details

Must Have:
* 4 year Degree
* Enterprise level Security Architecture experience
* Experience with multiple cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP etc..)
* Experience working with Senior Leadership/C- Suite
* Containers/MicroServices
* ***Security, Cloud, Networking Certs strongly preferred (CCSP, SSCP, CISSP.CCSK, CCNA)
* Experience with Cloud Security Assessments (Strongly nice to have)

Day to Day Summary:
* Act as an advocate of information security policies, standards, and controls and as an enabler to the business while managing risk appropriately
* Provide mentorship and knowledge transfer to security team members
* Excellent communication skills -able to effectively and professionally collaborate with company stakeholders and business partners
* Ability to think strategically, plan methodically, and execute tactically
* Take ownership of personal and professional development and training needed to excel
* Evaluate and recommend new products, maintain knowledge of emerging technologies, cloud security standards and regulations for application to the enterprise
* Lead initiatives to secure cloud solutions by specifying methodologies; implementation and calibration; preparing preventive, detective, and reactive security measures, and support documentation
* Identifying, communicating, and mitigating security risks in on-premises or hybrid/multi-cloud deployments
* Producing metrics to measure the efficacy and effectiveness of the responsible areas of security program and reporting regularly
* Gather requirements, plan, and assess the current configuration
* Work with outside vendors and consultants to successfully test and integrate new technology
* Demonstrate good judgment in solving problems as well as identify problems in advance and propose solutions
* Ensure compliance with company policies and standards
* Aid vulnerability management and help resolve findings of security assessments and other risk management activities
* Respond to information security incidents/tickets in a timely manner
* Help the security team to maintain a level of excellence
* Develop and evaluate performance metrics to establish process success
* Design, document and implement procedures and techniques that are consistent with best practices for analyzing and evaluating the risk (software & business), accuracy, completeness, internal integrity/consistency, testability, and overall quality of system
* Research emerging technologies and identify opportunities for adoption
* Track operations and constantly look for ways to make things work better, faster, and smoother
* Collaborate on and adhere to security engineering standards, methodologies and sustainable processes

What you Bring to the Table:
* Bachelor’s degree in IT discipline or equivalent work experience
* 5+ years working in large-scale security team, preferably for broadcast/media applications
* 5+ years of experience in cloud security, architecture, engineering, network security
* Knowledge of leading practices for security design, implementation, and support of public and private cloud services
* Strong understanding of multi-cloud platforms (Azure, O365, AWS, etc.) to be able to identify and prioritize potential security challenges
* Hands-on experience with cloud security, firewalls, DMZ, VPN, and intrusion detection technologies
* High level of knowledge associated with incident response activities in a distributed environment
* Security, cloud, or networking certification preferred (e.g., CCSP, SSCP, CISSP, CCSK, CCNA)
* Familiarity with security industry standards (ISO 17799, NIST 800 series, etc.) and best practices
* Working knowledge of network and/or security technologies
* Working knowledge of different firewall platforms
* Knowledge of security auditing procedures.
* Understanding of wireless technology
* Understanding of containers and microservices
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Job Details
Location
Houston, TX
Job Type
Permanent
Compensation
$120,000 - $138,000