IA & SS – Master

AHU Technologies Inc; United States; Hybrid; USD 112,963 - 125,361; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work from home options

Job summary

An IT consulting firm in the United States seeks an experienced Information Assurance and Security Specialist. The role emphasizes designing security architecture aligned with business strategy while conducting thorough risk assessments. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant fields and 10+ years in security architecture. Essential certifications include CISSP, CISA, or CISM. The company offers competitive hourly compensation and flexible work from home options.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Security Architecture & Engineering required.
• Experience in identifying and designing solutions for security architecture.
• Knowledge of network protocols and security methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Perform security assessments and recommend improvements.
• Design security architecture to mitigate threats.
• Develop disaster recovery and business continuity plans.

Skills

Security Architecture & Engineering

Identifying gaps in existing architectures

Networking concepts and protocols (TCP/IP, DNS)

Identity and access management methods

Cybersecurity designs for systems

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in IT, Computer Science, Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

CISSP

CISA

CISM

Job description

Information Assurance and Security Specialist - Master

Complete Description:

The Security Engineer role will focus on designing and developing security architecture patterns that meet regulatory obligations and data protection requirements as well as align with the business and corporate security strategy. The Security Engineer will work collaboratively with security engineers to build security controls and solutions compliant with approved architecture frameworks and standards.

The incumbent shall perform the following duties and responsibilities:

Strategy and Planning

• Perform security assessments, identify gaps in existing security architecture, and recommend changes or improvements.
• Design security architecture elements to mitigate threats.
• Create solutions that align enterprise security architecture frameworks and standards (e.g. SABSA, NIST 800-53, ISO 27002) with overall business and security strategy.
• Participate in risk assessments for new technologies and projects.
• Assist in developing a disaster recovery and business continuity plan. Identify and prioritize system functions required to promote continuity and availability of critical business processes such that in the circumstance of system failure critical business functions are restored or recovered promptly.

Communication

• Document security requirements and controls for protecting information, systems, and technology assets.
• Define and document how the implementation of a new technology impacts the security posture of the current environment.
• Document and update as necessary all definition and architecture activities.
• Provide input on security requirements to be included in request for proposals (RFPs), statements of work (SOWs), and other procurement documents.
• Communicate current and emerging security threats to project team members.

Education

• 1. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in information technology or computer Science
• 2. The equivalent combination of education and successful work experience (15 years)
• 3. Minimum of 10+ years of experience in Security Architecture & Engineering
• 4. CISSP, CISA, CISM, or other relevant security related designation(s) appreciated, is a must & required.
• 5. Certifications in CISSP-ISSAP, TOGAF, or SABSA considered an asset.

Qualifications

• Experience in identifying gaps in existing architectures.
• Experience in designing security architectures to mitigate threats.
• Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols (e.g. TCP/IP, DNS) and network security methodologies.
• Knowledge of network access, identity, and access management (e.g. public key infrastructure, Oauth, OpenID, SAML, SPML).
• Knowledge of capabilities and applications of network equipment including routers, switches, servers, transmission media, and related hardware.
• Knowledge of remote access technology concepts.
• Knowledge of application firewall concepts and functions (e.g. single point of authentication enforcement, data anonymization, DLP scanning, SSL security).
• Work experience in cybersecurity designs for systems, networks, and multi-level security requirements or requirements for processing multiple classification levels of data.
• Knowledge of risk management processes and experience in conducting risk assessments.
• Familiarity with the application of privacy principles to organizational requirements.
• Knowledge of identity and access management methods.
• Experience with Windows, Unix, and Linux operating systems.
• Knowledge of business continuity and disaster recovery operation plans.

Personal Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills capable of managing projects that drive business objectives.
• Exceptional written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work in team environments and to negotiate with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and to prioritize tasks.
• Innovative thinker who is self-directed and resourceful.

Skill

• Experience in Security Architecture & Engineering. Required 10 Years
• Experience in identifying gaps in existing architectures and designing new architectures to mitigate threats. Required
• Demonstrable knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols (TCP/IP, DNS) and network security methodologies. Required
• Demonstrable knowledge of network access, identity, and access management (public key infrastructure, Oauth, OpenID, SAML, SPML). Required
• Work experience in cybersecurity designs for systems, networks, and multi-level security requirements for multiple classifications of sensitive data. Required
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in IT, CompSci, Cybersecurity or related field. Required
• CISSP, CISA, CISM or other relevant security certification(s). Required

Flexible work from home options available.

Compensation: $82.00 - $91.00 per hour

About Us

AHU Technologies INC. is an IT consulting and permanent staffing firm that meets and exceeds the evolving IT service needs of leading corporations within the United States. We have been providing IT solutions to customers from different industry sectors, helping them control costs and release internal resources to focus on strategic issues.

AHU Technologies INC. was co-founded by visionary young techno-commercial entrepreneurs who remain as our principal consultants. Maintaining working relationships with a cadre of other highly skilled independent consultants, we have a growing number of resources available for development projects. We are currently working on Various projects such as media entertainment, ERP Solutions, data warehousing, Web Applications, Telecommunications and medical to our clients all over the world.

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