Senior Cybersecurity Architect
Hays

Job Info

The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's/applicant's qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Architect in Remote opportunity.

Role Description

The cybersecurity architect is a remote position that supports our cybersecurity team and reports directly to our director of Cybersecurity Operations & Engineering. This role is a senior-level position responsible for planning, designing, testing, implementing and maintaining Amentum's computer and network security infrastructure.
• Develop a complete understanding of Amentum's technology and information systems.
• Document and address Amentum's information security, cybersecurity architecture and systems security engineering requirements.
• Research, design, plan and integrate robust cybersecurity architecture designs for systems and networks to support multiple compliance requirements.
• Ensure acquired or developed systems and architectures are consistent with the organization's cybersecurity architecture guidelines and relevant policies and standards.
• Evaluate IT security products and services.
• Create topology diagrams and process flow charts as required.
• Influence stakeholders to adapt security strategies, while ensuring alignment with the technology strategy.
• Define and document how the implementation of a new system, or new interfaces between systems impacts the security posture of the current environment.
• Respond to security related incidents and provide thorough remedial solutions and analysis.
• Prevent or minimize the exploitation of data from threats.
• Create and provide metrics to cybersecurity leadership.
• Travel up to 25%.

Skills & Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Minimum of 8 years' experience in cybersecurity architectural design and implementation.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or similar degree path.
• Active ISC2 CISSP certification.
• Solid understanding of system and network security technologies and related concepts, e.g. boundary protection, network segmentation, endpoint security, threat hunting.
• Understanding in application security, identity and access management (e.g. SSO, OAuth, SAML, MFA), cryptography.
• Familiarity with security management tools, configuration management and automation concepts.
• Solid understanding of IT risk management, ability to identify security risks and design related mitigation strategies.
• Experience with hybrid environments that include both cloud and on-premises assets.
• Knowledge of NIST publications and their relevancy to compliance.
• Strong written and verbal communications, especially ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Self-starter with desire for professional excellence, able to work with minimal supervision.
• Able to prioritize and adapt to dynamic changes in the environment.
• Experience with government or DoD environments.
• Master's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or other relevant fields.

Benefits/Other Compensation

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there's a position you really want, you're fully prepared to get it.

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Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays' guiding principles is 'do the right thing'.
We also believe that actions speak louder than words.
In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.

In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text 813.336.5570.

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