Terrific Contract Opportunity!

Come work for this global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services to be a part of building a better working world for customers and communities.

Position: Security Architect

Location: REMOTE

Term: 6 months

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

Drive the successful delivery of security technology investment efforts.
Network & team with stakeholders and sponsors across the organization’s technology to drive business.
Independently motivate others as needed to support solution efforts.
Work with domain architects to ensure alignment with strategic objectives and targets.
Come up to speed with strategic artifacts and align solution efforts to those strategies,
Provide input into strategic direction as needed.
Formulate requirements which guide technology selections and solution exercises.
Frame and conduct various technology selection approaches including RFIs and RFPs
Lead technology selection efforts from a technical perspective.

o Lead RFP question formulation and be responsible for their completion.

o Formulate technology recommendations while working with stakeholders.

Compile technology findings and recommendations for leadership decisions.
Drive proof-of-concept and implementation activities from an architectural perspective.
Develop and enhance solution architecture artifacts.
Identify technologies appropriate to incorporate in solution architectures.
Develop and maintain infrastructure architecture diagrams, solution architecture documents and other artifacts to guide implementations.

o Translate requirements into the formulation of solutions.

Develop security technology standard proposals.
Present subject matter to project teams, governance forums and other audiences as needed
Travel as needed.

Is this a good fit? (Requirements):

Bachelors and/or master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field of study.
5 to 10 years of Network Security experience.
12+ years of experience in the Information Technology field.
5+ years of experience in a solution architecture capacity.
3+ years of experience in a global organization context.
Experience developing detailed security and infrastructure architectures in Network and Cloud technology for enterprise scale projects.
Working knowledge of infrastructure technology including network security, endpoint security, data security, and cyber defense.
Must be well versed & educated in common Information Security practices and the CISSP domains.
Possess general Information Technology experience.
Be able to leverage knowledge to influence the speed and direction of projects.
Be able to consider the variety of options available and recommend the best approach or solution, weighing the benefits and detractors of each.
Be able to think beyond standard constructs creatively, yet pragmatically.
Possess a delivery-focused mindset for speed to market.
Be able to think broadly in terms of overall project approach and show adaptability as customer ask or leadership direction shifts.
Be able to research and come up to speed quickly on new technology areas.
Be able to aggressively network, establish relationships, and come up to speed on complex global technology landscapes.
Be able to handle the changing world of technology and dynamic nature of technology.
Experience with internal client-service relationships and appreciation for the voice of the customer.
Significant experience developing artifacts and presenting to executive leadership.
Possess exceptional communication skills and tailoring presentations to suit the audience.

Even better if you have:

Cloud security – MS or AWS experience.
Experience with the Scaled Agile Framework methodology.
Experience in roles ranging from operations/engineering to architecture both within and outside of an information security context.
Cloud experience/exposure -- particularly regarding Microsoft cloud service offerings (e.g., architectures enabling O365) and Azure.
Experience in IT or security organizations supporting mobile or "disconnected" workforce.
Any of these preferred certifications: CISSP, CISM, SANS Certifications including: GSEC, ECSA, ECSP, and Security+.
Familiarity/experience with SABSA or TOGAF methodology.

If this sounds like the perfect fit, apply today!