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BioSpace · 1 day ago

Information Security Architect (Remote)

North Chicago, IL

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

7+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Developing and maintaining the organization's security architecture framework to ensure the comprehensive protection of its information assets.

Develop and maintain a threat library using industry tools to document known threats and their associated risks and use this information to inform security architecture decisions and risk assessments.

Conduct threat modeling exercises to identify potential attack vectors and vulnerabilities in the enterprise security architecture and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.

Conducting security assessments and reviews to identify vulnerabilities and risks across various platforms, systems, and applications, recommending mitigations and enhancements.

Guiding the integration of advanced security technologies and practices, to bolster the organization's defense mechanisms.

Collaborating with senior leaders and stakeholders across the enterprise, providing expert advice on security matters and influencing strategic decisions.

Keeping abreast of the latest security trends, threats, and technologies to continuously refine and update the security architecture and practices.

Leading initiatives to foster a security-aware culture within the organization, including educating stakeholders on security good practices and risk avoidance.

Working closely with IT, compliance, and business units to ensure that security considerations are seamlessly integrated into operational processes and project lifecycles.

Evaluate and recommend appropriate security controls across a diverse and complex infrastructure landscape, including on-premise, cloud, and various X as a Service models.

Identify and communicate current and emerging security threats; help design security architecture elements to mitigate threats as they emerge.

Support training of more junior employees as well as employees outside the Information Security Team, as needed.

Qualification

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Cybersecurity terminologySecurity controlsSecurity technologiesThreat modelingNetworking protocolsSystems administrationRisk assessment

Required

Bachelors Degree and 8 years experience OR Masters Degree and 7 years experience OR PhD and 3 years experience

Advanced knowledge and application of cybersecurity terminology and concepts, and foundational understanding of the cyber threat landscape and attack vectors.

Demonstrated proficiency with security controls and concepts.

Advanced knowledge of security technologies, operating systems, networking protocols, and systems administration.

A sincere desire to learn, grow, and go beyond personal capabilities, staying abreast of the latest developments in the cybersecurity landscape.

Ability to analyze and understand technical information.

Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.

Demonstrated ability to innovate and adapt in response to a constantly changing environment.

Advanced critical thinking, problem solving, and analytical skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication and listening skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical insights to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Ability to work both independently without direction and within a group for day-to-day activities.

Willingness to be available, as needed, for major and critical security issues.