Security Architect-Need GC and USC

USM; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech solutions company based in Seattle is seeking a Security Architect to join their Cyber Security Team. This role will involve assessing and designing security for cloud and application technologies, while leading security projects and mentoring junior team members. Ideal candidates should have a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience and be well-versed in security design and compliance standards. Strong communication skills and ability to work under tight timelines are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years experience in security-related software or business process design.
• Minimum 6 years experience in project/team lead and implementation SDLC.
• Subject matter expert in mobile, cloud, and data security.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assessing and designing security around implementation technologies.
• Conduct security analysis and threat modeling.
• Lead security projects and mentor junior members.

Skills

Security Design/Architecture/Threat Modeling

Ability to scope and drive implementation

Familiar with PCI/SOX standards

Job description

Security Architect--------------Need GC and USC

Security Architect

Duration: 6-12 month Contract to hire

Location: Seattle, WA

Need GC and USC

Required Skills:

Top Three Skills:

• 1) Security Design/Architecture/Threat Modeling
• 2) Ability to scope, solution and drive implementation from a security stand point for next generation technologies
• 3) Familiar with PCI/SOX standards

Job Description:

Description

This individual will be part of T-Mobile’s Cyber Security Team responsible for providing technical expertise around next generation technologies. As part of this team, the architect will be responsible for assessing and designing the security layer around cloud and application technologies T-Mobile is looking to implement in their environment as well as drive implementation of those technologies. The role is multi-faceted:

Security Analysis: Responsible for mapping project scope.

Engineering: Responsible for design assessments and threat modeling

Compliance: Responsible for ensuring data security and PCI/SOX best practices are in place

Business Acumen: This role acts as the Security “Professional Services” within T-Mobile and numerous business units utilize this team to consult with on upcoming projects. Candidate must be capable of Solution Architect level conversations and bridging business needs with technology.

Essential Functions

• Optimizes cross-functional partnership to successfully address customer requirements. Leads / organizes large scale analysis efforts spanning multiple departments. Uses internal and external data resources to make strategic business decisions and persuade others. Collaborates and builds long-term relationships with key stakeholders. Anticipates likely stakeholder responses to specific recommendations and is able to address accordingly
• Lead information security review of new technologies, designs, and remediation planning efforts.
• Proactively identify process or technology improvements within existing legacy applications or infrastructure and seeks out remediation.
• Investigates and/or leads identifying security needs & recommends plans/resolutions. Implements, tests & monitors info security improvements. Understands interworking among control framework, security requirements, corporate policy portfolio, threat modeling, risk treatment and trade-off making.
• Proactively identifies areas that need to be developed and seeks out expertise in those areas. Keeps abreast of current developments and trends and is able to use this knowledge to create a business case to address major issues and create specific action plans to address the gaps that the team controls. Plays a leadership role in the execution of that action plan.
• Lead security projects driven by groups both internal and external to info security.
• Mentor peers and junior team members in security technologies, enterprise solution design, SDLC facilitation and effective customer interaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years total experience with increasing responsibility with security related software and/or business process design.
• Minimum 6 years experience with the following: project/team lead, formal implementation SDLC, facilitation of cross-functional solution design teams.
• Be subject matter expert in multiple security subject areas including mobile security, cloud security, data security, network security, & visualization technologies
• Strong, demonstrated verbal and communication skills with diverse cross functional groups Ability to present advanced concepts to leadership, peers, and others in subordinate roles.
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize tasks to complete independently, as well as delegate and track progress within the team, all within the time frame established.
• Ability to create technical specification and requirements and work independently and with no direction/supervision. Able to quickly adapt to new or evolving technologies related to new product & services requiring validation or research.
• Self motivated and able to work under tight timelines.

If you are interested in the below position please forward your profile to preethib@usmsystems(dot)com or call me on 703 468 0398.