LHH Recruitment Solutions seeks a full-time Principal Information Security Architect to work in a Hybrid setting for our client in Dublin, CA. The Principal Information Security Architect will lead the development and implementation of security architecture across various platforms, including on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. This role involves designing security standards, conducting risk assessments, and engineering complex technology solutions to address cross-organizational issues. The architect will collaborate with leadership to select and deploy technical solutions, develop enterprise-wide best practices, and ensure alignment with business objectives.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and establish standards and best practices for enterprise-wide technology solutions, addressing complex, cross-organizational security issues.
- Translate advanced technological expertise and a deep understanding of business objectives, technological environments, and strategic requirements into effective technical solutions.
- Serve as the top technical expert for internal clients and management on risk assessments, procedure development, cost/benefit analysis, and the implementation of architectural designs. Influence the creation and governance of architectural frameworks and tools.
- Research and develop IT security trends and technologies to create value-added architectural designs and concepts that guide future technology solutions and adoption.
- Perform detailed technical analysis of IT systems, including Endpoint, Server, Application, Network, and other technical data.
- Document and present Data Flow and Security Architecture diagrams to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Identify and evaluate industry-leading information security solutions to determine the most suitable options for the organization.
- Manage vendors for outsourced information security solutions in a dynamic environment.
- Consult with management to refine and enhance information security services to meet business needs.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance existing security programs and systems.
- Provide expert knowledge on IT security technologies, including endpoint protection, anti-virus, web application firewalls (WAF), network security, IDS/IPS, and data loss prevention (DLP).
- Take a strategic role in defining the current and target states for processes and technology across business lines or infrastructure domains, and lead initiatives to achieve these transitions.
- Lead enterprise-level initiatives to ensure comprehensive representation of multiple business lines and infrastructure domains within the architectural framework.
- Approve high-level architectural designs and exceptions within the Enterprise Architecture.
- Assist in configuring cybersecurity tools, including Endpoint security systems, Next-Generation Firewalls, and Data Loss Prevention solutions.
- Mentor and support System and Solution Architects in their responsibilities as needed.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Security, or a related technical field.
- Preferred Certifications: CISSP, CISA, GSEC, GCFA, GISP, or similar credentials.
- Over 8 years of experience in IT and security roles, including extensive involvement in systems analysis, application development, and systems administration, with at least 5 years specifically in designing and implementing security solutions.
- Proven expertise in Cloud, Network, and Endpoint security.
- Required Expertise:
- Proficient in Firewall and network security technologies.
- Strong background in Endpoint and Server information security.
- Experienced in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems.
- Required Knowledge: Familiar with access control policies, firewall policies, and end-user computing policies.
- Required Technical Skills: Ability to evaluate and assess security technologies effectively.
- Preferred Experience: Experience with Hybrid Cloud, Public Cloud, and SaaS environments.
- Desired Knowledge: Understanding of FFIEC, NCUA, NIST, and/or ISO information security standards.
Compensation/Benefits: $150,000-$180,000 + bonus
This posting is a representative sample of the types of roles we typically place with our clients. Benefits may include health, vision, dental, PTO, and 401k.
Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire, Hybrid
