Client : Energy/ Utility
Location: Newark, NJ
Expected to be fully onsite after August 2021
Type : 12+ months ongoing contract
Must be USC/GC only
Pay Rate : $ 80-85/hr on C2C
Also open to consider W2
JOB TITLE : Cloud Security Architect .
JOB DESCRIPTION
This position is responsible for formalizing the design & implementation of a robust information security architecture for cloud enabled systems. He/She will develop automated security and compliance capabilities in support of DevOps processes in an enterprise AWS cloud computing environment. He/she will be responsible for assisting the CISO in developing, managing, and implementing the cloud security strategy and roadmap.
-Lead and manage the development of cloud security architecture, standards and design patterns
-Leverage DevOps tools to build, harden, maintain and instrument a comprehensive cloud-based security orchestration platform to be consumed in product CI/CD pipelines. Represents Security Platform in development and implementation of the overall global enterprise cloud architecture
-Participate in and reviews risk assessments to ensure compliance with Security Architecture objectives and standards.
-Works with IT and OT Infrastructure Services, and Application Development organizations to choose appropriate technology.
-Design and implement Cloud-native architectures that will allow business requirements to be met with a minimal degree of risk to the organization.
REQUIRED SKILLS, COMPETENCIES, AND CERTIFICATIONS
· Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related discipline.
· At least 10 years of experience in cybersecurity field.
· Minimum five years of experience in Security architecture function.
· Proficiency in at least one scripting language
· Expertise in AWS security; experience in Azure secure is an additional advantage.
· Identify and implement security controls for AWS and Azure environments.
· Reviews network architecture diagrams for various attack vectors and provides expert advice on mitigating threats via proper architecture design.
· Focuses on cloud-based solutions that work in an existing hybrid cloud/on premise environment.
· Understands and is capable of working within DevOps model, embracing guardrail model of security to support rapid development in an Agile framework
· Defines strategy and architecture for security solutions that protect company infrastructure and data, while incorporating applicable compliance standards.
· Reviews new, and changes to existing, applications and infrastructure for security risk. Provides expert advice using existing and new security technologies to reduce risk and support implementation of new products and features needed by business.
· Reviews/validates application configurations and code for security risks.
· Understands threats to data and how to use encryption and KMS, access control, DRM, DLP,SIEM and other technologies to reduce risk.
· Experienced in multiple platforms, including Windows, Linux, Active Directory, Unix, Network, Cloud, and End User/Mobile devices.
· Strong leadership and influence skills
· Ability to present to all levels of management & executive leadership
DESIRED SKILLS
· AWS Certified Security – Specialty – Must have
· CISSP certification – preferred
· Experience in Azure secure is an additional advantage.
If interested sent resume to SAM@NYTP.COM
