• You’re a consensus builder and a problem-solver who drives innovation to meet business objectives.
• You understand that business strategy drives technological innovation.
• You don't look only for problems to solve but you will also bring alternatives to address a challenge while improving the company's security maturity.
• You're proactive and curious.
• You first try to understand why things are the way they are and then adjust the course of action based on risk and business impact.
• You have demonstrated excellence with business and technical requirements analysis, business process modeling/mapping, and methodology development.
• Your exceptional communication skills allow you to translate technical language for non-technical audiences and translate business language for non-business audiences.
• You have a keen eye for detail and excellent listening, analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• You’re as comfortable leading and mentoring a team as you are being an individual contributor.
• You're a team player and not a lone wolf.

• Develop, document and maintain an enterprise security architecture framework, ensuring it aligns with business objectives and industry standards.
• Conduct security risk assessments resulting in documented findings to either eliminate or mitigate risk.
• Collaborate with the other IT groups to ensure hardening configurations are implemented for brand new and existing platforms and applications based on CIS.
• Review technologies in cross-functional groups to protect the organization and enhance digital operational capabilities.
• Provide technical leadership and collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security requirements into the software development lifecycle.
• Ensure recommended solutions comply with PCI-DSS and NIST standards.
• Lead the design and evaluation of network architectures, applications, and cloud-based environments.
• Investigate security incidents and collaborate on post-incident reviews, offering recommendations for remediation and prevention.
• Ensure the security practices fit within business goals as well as the cybersecurity roadmap.
• Research and evaluate emerging technologies to identify innovative solutions to enhance organization’s security posture.

• CISSP, Undergraduate in Computer Science, Applicable Certifications or Diploma.
• 10+ years’ experience working in a security-focused role with a minimum of 2 years of security architecture experience.
• Knowledge of system design and architectural frameworks such as TOGAF, SABSA, ESA is a plus.
• Experience in multiple technologies used to protect all layers of an organization.
• Hands-on experience with static and dynamic code analysis tools.
• Extensive experience in implementing defense-in-depth strategies to safeguard organizations.
• Expert in Incident Response best practices.
• Proven experience in DevOps/DevSecOps, collaborating with development teams within an Agile framework.
• Proficiency in cloud network engineering and architecture.
• Proven excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and with other team members.
• Ability to create systems and consistent procedures and processes in both technical and user-friendly language.
• Proven ability to be proactive when dealing with issues and challenges.
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent multitasking and organizational skills.

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