Information Security Architect (Remote)

Davita Inc.; Raleigh (NC); Remote; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the banking sector seeks a Security Consultant to identify and analyze security risks in their technology architecture. This remote position, requiring occasional travel to Raleigh, NC, entails guiding security strategies and ensuring compliance. The ideal candidate has extensive IT and security experience, holds relevant certifications, and possesses strong consultancy skills.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Information Technology with a focus on Information Security.
• Security certifications like CISSP, GIAC, CISM, or OSCP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement security strategies and baseline standards.
• Support business clients in engaging with information security services.
• Maintain knowledge of emerging risks to enhance security preparedness.

Skills

Consulting skills

Relationship management

Effective communication

Familiarity with security frameworks

Knowledge of security principles

Programming languages (Java, JavaScript, Python, etc.)

Enterprise security controls

API experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

This is a remote role that may be hired only in NC, AZ, NJ.

**Remote with ability to travel to Raleigh, North Carolina, Phoenix, Arizona or Morristown, New Jersey, on an as needed basis.

This position is responsible for identifying, analyzing, and communicating security risks within the Bank's information systems and technological architecture. Provides consultative guidance on security strategies, projects, and risk mitigation efforts. Ensures compliance with security and architectural standards. Provides support to security services through a variety of methods that enhance defenses for the Bank's information security architecture.

Responsibilities

• Security Strategy - Assists in designing and implementing security strategies. Defines security baselines and standards to include technical configuration standards. Supports the implementation of security controls, guidelines, recommendations, and best practices. Aligns assigned projects with information security standards and compliance objectives.
• Security Architecture - Assists with the development, enhancement, and documentation of Information Technology (IT) security architecture. Integrates security design requirements into the system development life cycle. Drives significant projects and initiatives to ensure security objectives are achieved.
• Business Support - Facilitates engagement between clients and the information security services catalog. Ensures compliance with architectural and security requirements. Performs assessments of existing and new solutions to ensure adherence with approved architecture standards.
• Awareness - Maintains a strong knowledge of emerging risks and trends. Assists the IT Risk and Compliance team in developing education and awareness program materials.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of experience in Information Technology including Information Security OR High School Diploma or GED and 12 years of experience in Information Technology including Information Security

Preferred Area of Experience: Security Engineering

License or Certification Type: Possesses at least one of the following security certifications CISSP, GIAC, CISM, or OSCP

Skill(s): Proven consulting and relationship management skills and the ability to leverage key working relationships with business units, vendors, and IT staff., Effective communicator, capable of effectively translating and presenting complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical management and customers, through oral presentations and written media (white papers and demonstrations)., Familiarity with one or more standard security related frameworks (NIST-Cyber, CoBIT, ISO, etc.), Experience with modern programming languages such as Java, JavaScript, Visual Basic, C++, C, C#, PYTHON, PERL, etc., Knowledge of understanding of security principles and their application in an enterprise IT environment, Knowledge of various platform technologies including internet, network, distributed systems, desktop computing, voice, and threat management technologies., Experienced with enterprise security controls including malware protection, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, content filtering, internet proxies, encryption controls, and log management solutions., Knowledge of tiered application architectures, web front-ends/server-side apps, application, and relational databases., Experience with APIs: REST, SOAP, SOA and other integrations, Direct experience with secure application development, application security risk mitigation techniques.

Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates. More information can be found at https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits.