Emerging Tech · 1 month ago
Security Architect (Mid-Level)
Tallahassee, FL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expEmerging Tech is seeking a Security Architect to provide hands-on technical expertise for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). The role involves evaluating system controls, managing data access, and ensuring the accuracy of security documentation while supporting policy development and security planning.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Lead the development of System Security Plans (SSPs) for all required applications
Review and assess key security controls, including how users log in, how multi-factor authentication works, how privileged accounts are managed, how activity is logged, and how systems are scanned and configured for security
Provide technical input to help create clear and accurate user access policies and procedures
Analyze how data moves between systems and applications to support the development of accurate data flow documentation
Verify the technical accuracy of all documents and reports prepared by other team members
Recommend improvements to technical security policies, such as multi-factor authentication, vulnerability management, and change management
Participate in assessments, interviews, and discussions with system owners and IT staff to understand how systems operate and how controls are implemented
Support technical working sessions both remotely and onsite as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or Information Security
Degrees in related technical fields like Engineering (Computer/Electrical), Information Assurance, or Data Analytics are also relevant
5+ years in cybersecurity architecture, cloud security, IAM, and technical control design
Experience writing SSPs for moderate/high impact systems
Proven ability to translate technical controls into NIST CSF and Florida 60GG-2 compliance language
Strong technical writing skills
All personnel reside within 50 miles of the Florida Capitol building and maintain at least 1 year of working knowledge of the Florida Cybersecurity Act (§282.318 F.S.) and Florida Cybersecurity Standards (60GG-2), as required for meeting DEP timelines and deliverables
All personnel meet or exceed DMS/ACS labor category requirements under SIN 54151HACS & 54151S
Preferred
Familiarity with Azure services, logging, MFA platforms, IAM, RBAC, SIEM tools, and secure configurations is preferred
CISSP, CISA, Security+ (CISSP strongly preferred)
Company
Emerging Tech
Founded in 2015, Emerging Tech LLC.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Gaurav S.
Founder & President
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