ECS

Security Architect

ECS • $140K — $165K *
US-Anywhere
+ 2 other locationsRemote
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in systems security architecture
  • Proven ability to design and implement security systems
  • Familiarity with cloud security practices and architectures
  • Experience in risk assessment and vulnerability analysis
  • Strong understanding of network technologies and security devices
  • Effective communication skills with technical teams and stakeholders
  • Knowledge of industry standards for information security

Responsibilities

  • Study existing systems architecture and recommend security improvements
  • Develop and implement new security functionality in current systems
  • Support installation and configuration of new hardware and software
  • Regularly test new systems for functionality and security compliance
  • Assist in identifying requirements for security capabilities in cloud environments
  • Facilitate meetings to clarify security requirements with team and customers
  • Prepare reports on system security by analyzing data and trends

Benefits

  • Ongoing professional development to enhance security competencies
  • Access to industry-standard tools and resources
  • Opportunities to collaborate with a diverse and skilled team
  • Support for attending security conferences and training sessions
  • Flexible working conditions to promote work-life balance
Full Job Description
The Security Architect will be expected to study the organization's existing systems architecture and recommend and designs security solutions to improve them in an effort to ensure the organization's security posture and functionality will operation more efficiently. The systems security architect will be expected to develop ways to add new security functionality to current systems, and support the installation and configuration of new hardware and software. The security architect will regularly test new systems to ensure that they work as expected, and communicate with engineers and application developers to ensure the compatibility of security requirement, configurations, and components. The systems security architect will assist the program staff and technical director with identifying the requirements, dependencies, constraints, and direction needed to design, deploy, or migrate security capabilities to a variety of cloud infrastructures. The security architect will host and support regular meetings and correspondence with teammates and customers to gain a better understanding of security requirements. Salary Range: $140,000 - $165,000 General Description of Benefits 3 Develops ways to add new security functionality to current systems and support the installation and configuration of new hardware and software. 3 Enhances security team accomplishments and competence by planning delivery of solutions. 3 Determine 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. 3 Plan 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. 3 Support the Implementation of security systems by recommending intrusion detection methodologies and equipment, developing and supporting the implementing test scripts. 3 Recommends upgrades to security systems by monitoring security environment; identifying security gaps; evaluating and implementing enhancements. 3 Prepares system security reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends. 3 Demonstrate a firm understanding and experience with designing, deploying, or migrating systems security capabilities and standards from an on-prem environment to various cloud environments.

About ECS

ECS is a leading provider of digital solutions and services to the federal government. The company was founded in 2001 by Roy Kapani and has since grown to become a trusted partner to a wide range of government agencies. ECS offers a broad range of services, including cloud computing, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence. The company has been recognized for its innovative solutions and has won numerous awards, including the AWS Public Sector Partner of the Year award.
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