Information Security Analyst (Remote)

Go Intellects Inc; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm seeks an experienced Security Architect to drive improvements in security architecture. The role involves conducting security assessments, designing strategies to mitigate threats, and ensuring compliance with enterprise security frameworks. Candidates must possess extensive experience and certifications, demonstrating their capability to innovate and manage risk effectively. This remote position offers competitive compensation and emphasizes the importance of communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Security Architecture & Engineering is required.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity designs, network access, and identity management.
• Certifications in CISSP-ISSAP, TOGAF, or SABSA are considered assets.

Responsibilities

• Perform security assessments and design security architecture elements.
• Create solutions aligning with enterprise security frameworks.
• Assist in developing disaster recovery and business continuity plans.

Skills

Security assessments

Risk management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in information technology or computer Science

15 years equivalent work experience

CISSP, CISA, CISM or other relevant security designation

Job description

The incumbent shall perform the following duties and responsibilities:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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.

This is a remote position.

Compensation: $100.00 per hour

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