Security Architect

Archer IT is a NYC based recruiting firm and trusted adviser to leading companies in the financial services, investment banking, fintech, and media industries across North America. Our client, has a current position available for a Security Architect in Raleigh, NC. Job Description As a Security Architect, you will join a team charged with ensuring a leading investmentbank can identify, defend and respond against both internal and external cyber security threats. The role is part of a small but diverse team of architects spread across the globe. As an Architect your key responsibilities will include: Working with Cyber Security Product Management, Engineering, and Operations team to understand business requirements, levels of demand and impact on technical architecture Working with the stakeholders to assess implications of architecture decisions for both new and existing capabilities Designing the low-level, technical capability architecture for new and modified capabilities and ensuring that the design can deliver to defined business requirements Defining and prioritizing investment required to deliver the capability architecture Developing and managing lifecycle, roadmaps and reference architecture for the capability Ensuring adherence to GCTO architectural standards, principles and policies Publishing capability upgrade and maintenance plans Providing input into the capability development and optimization Acting as a subject matter expert for all capability architecture related discussions and issues Developing relationships with 3rd party suppliers when necessary Your goals will include: Supporting the Capability Owner in developing low level technical architecture to support the capability roadmap Understanding demand for the capability from service owners Ensuring adherence to architecture standards Aligning the capability roadmap with changing service roadmaps Qualifications Essentials Skills and Qualifications: Ability to transform functional requirements into detailed technical specifications Strong experience in business analysis, IT planning and design Extensive experience in a security engineering or architecture roles Deep knowledge of enterprise-scale security systems and architectures A strong understanding of current technology trends and competitive forces Ability to develop custom technical component integration plans Advanced Linux or Windows experience A degree in Computer Science, IT, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline and at least 5 years of relevant experience or a high-school diploma and at least 10 years of relevant experience Extensive experience in planning and designing solutions using APIs, workflow orchestration and automation Develops strong customer, peer and senior relationships globally Ability to effectively communicate with and influence senior stakeholders Able to effectively communicate technical concepts to business users / customers Strong critical thinking, analytical and problem solving skills Clear understanding of information security, backed by a depth and breadth of supporting technical knowledge, especially in the field of Cyber Security Desired Skills and Qualifications: Extensive experience across all phases of the service delivery lifecycle Experience of application of Agile/DevOps methodologies Experience with tools such as Atlassian (Jira, Confluence) and configuration management systems such as Chef, Puppet, BOSH Additional Information This is a contractposition. #J-18808-Ljbffr