Mizuho · 6 hours ago
Security Architect
Iselin, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$111K/yr - $190K/yr
4+ years expMizuho Financial Group, Inc. is a leading global bank, and they are seeking a Security Architect to manage and maintain the Firm's security program. The role involves evaluating applications and infrastructure for security risks, recommending solutions, and overseeing security initiatives across various IT areas.
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Responsibilities
Work with a group of Security and Enterprise Architects implement technical solutions and provide operational capabilities
Project manage security initiatives and provide project oversight of all security projects
Provide oversight and technical direction for security initiatives
Provide oversight and guidance on technical and security design of enterprise initiatives and business applications
Provide overall technical design & architecture for all aspects of security in the infrastructure
Need to be hands-on both from a mentoring standpoint, as well as from an execution of tasks when team members are not available standpoint
Supervise third-party vendors for various projects or services
Create operational capabilities within the security organization
Review technology platforms, identify deficiencies, recommend and implement improvements
Work with vendors and colleagues to assess different technologies and determine their impact on security
Troubleshoot security issues and assist with security incident responses and forensic investigations
Prepare risk reports to senior management including security incidents, system vulnerabilities, and ongoing compliance functions
Qualification
Required
Strong hands-on technical experience in the security domain. .i.e. must have hands-on experience with some of the key security technologies --IDS, SIEM, Network Security, Application Security, Endpoint Security
Experience with threat modeling, penetration testing, or running security scans with third party software
Experience working with IP networking, networking protocols and understanding of security related technologies including Encryption, VPNs, PKI, Firewalls, IDS, Proxies, NAC, SIEM, AV, DNS, Email, Wireless
Experience working with leading firewall, network scanning, and intrusion detection products and authentication technologies
Experiences with Cloud design and application migrations – Azure, AWS, or GCP
Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to clearly articulate ideas, solutions etc
Organized with Strong Project Management skills
Self-driven -- Ability to lead projects from initiation to completion
Educational background with BS / MS in Computer Science, Engineering or related area
Strong knowledge of internet, web, application and network security platforms
Strong knowledge of Linux & Windows operating system security
4+ years' of experience in a similar position
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills to troubleshoot and resolve security issues
Ability to perform and interpret vulnerability assessments
Ability to balance and prioritize work
Some scripting experience is necessary
Preferred
Possess security certifications (CISSP, CISM, CISA, GSEC, etc.)
On-Prem to Cloud Migration Experience
Experience with project management and industry best practices
Experience working within the Financial Services industry
Benefits
A generous employee benefits package
Discretionary bonus
Company
Mizuho
This is not your typical financial institution. It’s our people who make us a cut above.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Lara Grant
Chief of Staff, CTO
Mitch Billek
Managing Director & Chief Financial Officer
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