Title: Security Architect

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Job Description:

We are looking to fill a Long-term Contract role as Security Architect in Des Moines, IA

Mode of Interview: In person

Applicants must have the relevant experience with the following:

• Twelve (12) or more years of experience in architecting advanced infrastructure Security solutions that may not be widely used or are new to the industry, including the ability to mentor other staff in the use of the specialty technologies and make recommendations on the use of the specialty technologies and integration within the organization's architecture.
• CISSP/CISM/CISA/CISO -Any of these Certifications
• Evaluates system implementations of security tools and integrations to provide transparency, observability and visibility aiding in troubleshooting activities with the security team and across IT pillars.
• Demonstrates a keen ability to troubleshoot system anomalies and abnormalities of both a technical and security nature.
• Acts as consultant and subject matter expert to leadership and project sponsor in defining the vision, objective and scope of major security related work projects and programs.
• Consults with project delivery teams and solution providers to implement security architecture frameworks and solutions.
• Consults and research with vendor product specialists/sales, independent research organizations, on-site support engineers and fellow architects and administrators on best-fit technologies and also ensure compliance to department policies & standards and technology roadmap.
• Coordinate with Enterprise Architecture team for technology validation or suggestions for alternative solutions. If necessary, initiate Solution Assessments, Infrastructure Service Requests, and any applicable required documentation to implement the new technology.
• Experience equivalent to site reliability engineering, DevOps, and/or DevSecOps.
• Advocates the use of emerging cyber security best practices, technologies, developing standards and procedures, promoting the usage of automated tools, developing strategies, and aligning practices with strategic initiatives.
• Authors requirements, including definition of dependencies on infrastructure consolidation efforts.
• Authors design related artifacts (Functional Design, System Design, Security Architecture)
• Produce architectural framework documents i.e., white papers, guidance documents, best practices, technical reports, etc.
• Performs security architecture and general security reviews for new infrastructure and system implementations
• Define Security/Information Assurance requirements (and dependencies).
• Specify key architectural aspects of the architecture view and identify other aspects that need definition.
• Project contributor representing security and participates in project plan development
• Provides project estimates based on past experience with security implementation-based projects and programs
• Leverage broad-based understanding of technology areas and end-to-end knowledge of current installations to craft architectural solutions or standards that can be applied across the enterprise.
• Operate within the context of the State of Michigan State Unified IT Environment (SUITE) process methodology.
• Provide strategic and architectural support for Cybersecurity as a Subject Matter Expert.
• Provide support and subject matter expertise with respect to adherence to security controls (e.g., NIST 800-37, 800-53, 800-171, 800-204, 800-207, CIS, and related)
• Provide support and subject matter expertise with respect to adherence to Enterprise Architecture Frameworks (e.g., TOGAF or related)