Security Architect / Cyber Security Architect - Remote - Any Visa Works - Relocation Works - 10+ Years

[Peter .parker]

Job: IT - Security Architect / Cyber Security 
Experience: 10+ Years 

Location: Remote. Columbia, SC 29201.

Visa: Any visa 

No. of Hours per week: 40

Interview Process: 1 round, Virtual/Online - potential for a 2nd round onsite as needed

Work Location: Fully Remote

Candidate Location: No SC residency required. Open to nationwide candidates.

Note: PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO A CANDIDATE WHO CAN WORK ONSITE OVER HYBRID AND OVER FULL-TIME REMOTE (ON-SITE AS NEEDED).

DAILY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the planning, design, deployment and operational support of enterprise security platforms, including:

·         Security information and event management (SIEM)

·         Extended detection and response (XDR)

·         Vulnerability management platforms and processes

·         Data loss prevention (DLP) solutions

·         Security awareness and training platforms

• Support the development and maturation of the enterprise vulnerability management program, including scanning, reporting, remediation tracking and metrics.

• Build, deploy, configure, and maintain Linux-based security sensors and related endpoint monitoring tools.

• Assist in the integration and automation of disparate security and enterprise IT tools using scripting and orchestration technologies.

• Collaborate with security architects to design and implement enterprise security solutions that align with leadership’s business goals, regulatory requirements and organizational risk tolerance.

• Design, deploy and manage countermeasures to address known security threats and contribute to mitigation strategies for emerging threats to enterprise data, systems and services.

• Ensure consistent application of security controls across enterprise infrastructure and applications; validate control effectiveness and recommend improvements.

• Support incident detection and response activities through monitoring, log analysis and reporting.

• Develop technical documentation, implementation guides and standard operating procedures as needed.

• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the depart of administration’s division of information security.

 

ADDITIONAL DUTIES & SKILLS:

• Strong understanding of Enterprise security Architecture and engineering Principles.

• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices, threat detection, and defensive security Strategies.

• Experience with Linux and Windows operating systems, including system hardening and Security configuration.

• Understanding of networking Concepts, security protocols, And secure system design.

 

REQUIRED EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in an Information Technology or Information Security related Field.

• Eight years of relevant work experience may be substituted in lieu of education.

• Five years of experience in supporting large IT environments and/or system deployments.

• 5+ years of experience implementing and supporting enterprise security tools (SIEM, CRIBL, XDR, vulnerability management, DLP, endpoint security).

• 5+ years of experience developing Automation and integrations Using scripting languages such as python and bash.

 

PREFERRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):

• Hands-on SIEM administration, analysis, and reporting experience.

• Experience building and deploying Linux-based security sensors.

• familiarity with security frameworks and compliance standards such as NIST CSF, CJIS, IRS 1075, and CMS MARS-E.

 

PREFERRED EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:

• CISSP

• Security+