Software Architect- Cybersecurity

Delaney Group

Atlanta (GA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A technology solutions firm in Atlanta is seeking a Software Architect specializing in Cybersecurity to define and oversee secure product architecture. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience and deep knowledge of security technologies and protocols. Responsibilities include leading cybersecurity initiatives, collaborating with engineering teams, and developing policies to maintain a secure environment. The role requires strong analytical and leadership skills in a dynamic work setting, aiming to ensure product quality and timely delivery.

Qualifications

10+ years experience as a system or product level architect, with 5+ years in cybersecurity.
Understanding of security architecture and security technologies.
Experience with real-time embedded software and control system protocol design.

Responsibilities

Define software requirements and architecture for secure products.
Collaborate in a fast-paced environment, analyzing cybersecurity trends.
Develop and communicate cyber security policies and procedures.

Skills

Cybersecurity strategies

Leadership ability

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Security protocols knowledge

Cloud and SAAS Cybersecurity understanding

Education

BS Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

MS or higher degree preferred

Tools

Cybersecurity testing tools

Linux

Android

iOS

Job description

About the job Software Architect- Cybersecurity

JOB SUMMARY

The Product Development SoftwareTeam is responsible for best-in-class Automated Distribution and WirelessCommunication products for improving the Smart Electric Grid’s resiliency andreliability. Software Architects report to the Sr Manager of System & SoftwareArchitecture, and work in a department that is chartered to refine requirementsand architecture for intelligent embedded software devices, systemapplications, and accompanying communication subsystems. The Software Architect(Cybersecurity) is responsible for all activities carried out in support ofmaintaining a secure computing environment for team members, suppliers, andcustomers.

Theresponsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, thefollowing:

Definesoftware requirements and architecture of secure products in line with companysecure product development requirements.
Assist withand provide recommendations on implementing cyber security strategies,conducting reviews of existing technologies and systems cyber security implementation
Ability tocollaborate in a fast paced and dynamic work environment, as part of aself-sufficient independent contributor and potential project lead in ateam of System and Product Architects
Analyze andtrack cyber security trends and emerging technologies.
Collaboratewith Cybersecurity Product Management, Software Engineering and Test teamson product and solutions roadmaps, engineering estimations, and tacticalproject execution related to product security
Decomposemarketing requirements into authored system level requirements andarchitectural artifacts
Oversee andreview the traceability from system level requirements and architecturalabstractions to individual network element requirements and detailedarchitecture descriptions
Definitionof high-level field deployment guidelines used by field service teams
Drive orparticipate in unique customer specific solutions
Take ahands-on approach (down to the software code level as necessary) with theproduct implementations to define and deliver appropriate requirements andarchitectural solutions
Have astrong and proven leadership ability
Collaboratewith Engineering (hardware, electronic, software development & test)to deliver reliable, mission critical solutions and products
Participatein and occasionally lead the frontend of the development process of aproject through implementation of Company Product Development processesand monitoring adherence through various milestones gates
Develop,document, and communicate relevant cyber security policies andprocedures.
Collaborateand lead continuous improvement efforts to ensure continuous quality andcustomer satisfaction improvement.

Toselect this job as one of interest to you, at a minimum, you must have thefollowing:

BS Degree inElectrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science ordemonstrated equivalent, an MS or higher degree preferred
Ten or moreyears as a system or product level architect with five or more yearsworking in the cybersecurity area
Understandingof security architecture for infrastructure components as well asapplications and data.
Understandingof security technologies and security threats
Understandingof security protocols such as HTTPS, TLS, SSL, SSH, PKI, IPSEC, VPN andtheir interactions
Understandingof Cloud and SAAS Cybersecurity
Ability torun and configure cybersecurity testing tools like Dependency Track,Dependency Check and analyze the results.
Understandingof NIST and NERC CIP cybersecurity framework
Experienceof cybersecurity vulnerability monitoring and related tools
Experiencewith real-time embedded software for intelligent devices and Windowsapplication software development.
Experiencewith proprietary and standards-based control system protocol design
Definitionof network element software architecture
COTSsoftware integration including third-party platforms and operating systems
InternetProtocol v4,v6, Network routing implementations, Network protocols
Linux,Android, and iOS operating systems is a PLUS
Detail-orientedand logical thinker with strong analytical skills; Excellent written andverbal communication skills
Up to 5%potential travel per year

Relevant Experience Required: This is an experienced position. Looking for a candidatewilling to be a hands-on cybersecurity architect of a team of softwareengineers working on first-of-a-kind products. Must have a laser focus on thetimeliness of the product release while maintaining a robust and reliablequality focused development process. Be willing to partner with otherengineering teams to create innovative ways to automate and expand our softwareprocess to ultimately drive improved product quality and speedierdelivery.Past or current membership of relevant consortiums that drivecertification requirements and research of current trends.

MajorPhysical Demands: