Senior Security Architect

Egis Cyber Solutions, Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life and short/long-term disability insurance

Unlimited vacation and sick time

Job summary

Egis Cyber Solutions, Inc is looking for a Senior Security Architect in Houston, TX, to enhance security solutions and mentor team members. Candidates should have strong expertise in network security and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with unlimited vacation time.

Applicants must have 8-10 years of experience and will not require H1-B sponsorship. Local candidates preferred.

Qualifications

• 8 to 10 years of experience in security architecture or related field.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and lead less experienced team members.
• Strong knowledge of security technologies and standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan delivery of security solutions and mentor team members.
• Evaluate security requirements based on business strategies.
• Design and implement effective security systems and protocols.
• Monitor compliance and conduct incident response analyses.
• Prepare and maintain system security reports.

Skills

Network Security

Network Hardware Configuration

Network Protocols

Networking Standards

Supervision

Conceptual Skills

Decision Making

Informing Others

Functional and Technical Skills

Dependability

Information Security Policies

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Experience

Job description

Egis Cyber Solutions is a top tier infrastructure and security managed services company in the Houston area. As part of the Egis team, you will work alongside our clients and harness new technologies as you improve the efficiency and security of their businesses. You’ll be part of an inclusive and diverse team, and you’ll receive the training you need to help keep us—and you—greater than our competition. We have competitive salaries and benefits. Join us today.

Job Description

Senior Security Architect Job Duties:

• Enhances security team accomplishments and competence by planning delivery of solutions; answering technical and procedural questions for less experienced team members; teaching improved processes; mentoring team members.
• Determines security requirements by evaluating business strategies and requirements; researching information security standards; conducting system security and vulnerability analyses and risk assessments; studying architecture/platform; identifying integration issues; preparing cost estimates.
• Plans security systems by evaluating network and security technologies; developing requirements for local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), virtual private networks (VPNs), routers, firewalls, and related security and network devices; designs public key infrastructures (PKIs), including use of certification authorities (CAs) and digital signatures as well as hardware and software; adhering to industry standards.
• Implements security systems by specifying intrusion detection methodologies and equipment; directing equipment and software installation and calibration; preparing preventive and reactive measures; creating, transmitting, and maintaining keys; providing technical support; completing documentation.
• Verifies security systems by developing and implementing test scripts.
• Maintains security by monitoring and ensuring compliance to standards, policies, and procedures; conducting incident response analyses; developing and conducting training programs.
• Upgrades security systems by monitoring security environment; identifying security gaps; evaluating and implementing enhancements.
• Prepares system security reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
• Updates job knowledge by tracking and understanding emerging security practices and standards; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Qualifications

Senior Security Architect Skills and Qualifications:

Network Security, Network Hardware Configuration, Network Protocols, Networking Standards, Supervision, Conceptual Skills, Decision Making, Informing Others, Functional and Technical Skills, Dependability, Information Security Policies

Additional Information

No H1-B sponsorship is available for this position. Local candidates only. No relocation.

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life and short/long-term disability insurance
• Unlimited vacation and sick time

Job Snapshot

• Employment: Type Full-Time
• Job Type: Information Technology, Consultant
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Experience
• Experience: 8 to 10 Years
• Manages Others: No
• Relocation: No
• Required Travel: Up to 25%
• Referral Bonus: None. Candidates only please