Cyber Security Architect
Akkodis
Job Description
Cyber Security Architect/Project Manager
Location: Chadds Ford, PA (4 days onsite)
Direct Hire: $130-$160K plus bonus
- Develop cybersecurity architecture, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and industry best practices across all technology stacks, including on-premises, cloud, to manage current and merging security risks.
- Lead the evaluation and selection, implementation and management of comprehensive security solutions, ensuring robust protection for the organization’s assets.
- Conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and security reviews, collaborating with various teams on remediation efforts.
- Provide expert guidance on security controls and best practices for both on-premises and cloud-based solutions to IT and business teams.
- Perform detailed security investigations, document findings and recommendations for complex incidents, and resolve issues while preserving forensic evidence.
- Identify and implement continuous improvements in security-related processes and technologies.
- Lead and manage cybersecurity projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with organizational objectives.
- Collaborate with the Security Operations Center (SOC) and other teams to enhance detection and response capabilities.
- 7 - 10 years of experience in IT with a focus on Cybersecurity and Cloud security services.
- 4+ years of Cloud Security architecture experience.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCSP, AWS/Azure Certified Security Solutions architect) preferred.
- Proven experience in managing and leading cybersecurity teams and projects.
- Extensive knowledge of networking protocols and technologies, network security architecture, and engineering.
- Expertise in cloud (AWS andAzure) and on-premises security and related technologies.
- In-depth knowledge and experience with various security tools and technologies, including End-Point Security, SIEM, DLP, IRM, vulnerability assessment, and patch management.
- Comprehensive understanding of risk and vulnerability mitigation.
- Knowledge of security standards and guidelines from NIST and SANS.
- Extensive hands-on administrative experience with infrastructure and/or automation tools including but not limited to Windows/Linux and other OS and/or modern cloud service plans.
- Basic knowledge of ITIL.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client
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- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Akkodis
Chadds Ford, PA