Senior Security Architect

Egis Cyber Solutions, Inc; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick days

Company holidays

Cell phone reimbursement

Job summary

Egis Cyber Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Senior Security Architect responsible for enhancing security protocols and mentoring team members. The role involves determining security requirements through comprehensive analyses and evaluations, planning, and implementing security systems across diverse technologies.

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree and have 8 to 10 years of experience in security architecture, with in-depth knowledge of information security policies. The position offers paid vacation, sick leave, and reimbursement for cell phone expenses.

Qualifications

• 8 to 10 years of experience in security architecture.
• Strong knowledge of information security policies and standards.
• Experience managing security systems and conducting risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Enhance security team competencies through mentorship and improved processes.
• Determine security requirements through evaluations and risk assessments.
• Plan and implement security systems, including network and device configurations.
• Maintain compliance with security standards and train staff on best practices.
• Monitor security environments and address gaps actively.

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

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.

• Paid vacation, sick days and company holidays
• Cell phone reimbursement

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