Summary of Functions:
Designs and develops security architecture patterns that meet regulatory obligations and data protection requirements as well as align with the business and corporate security strategy. Works collaboratively with security engineers to build security controls and solutions compliant with approved architecture frameworks and standards.
- Designs security architecture elements to mitigate threats.
- Creates solutions that align enterprise security architecture frameworks and standards (e.g. SABSA, NIST 80-53, ISO 27002) with overall business and security strategy.
- Participates in risk assessments for new technologies and projects. Performs security assessments, identifies gaps in existing security architecture, and recommends changes or improvements. Monitors emerging products, technologies, or best practices to improve security for the organization and its stakeholders.
- Employs secure configuration management processes.
- Assists in developing a disaster recovery and business continuity plan. Identifies and prioritizes system functions required to promote continuity and availability of critical business processes such that in the circumstance of system failure critical business functions are restored or recovered promptly.
- Assists senior leadership in the development of security policies, standards, and strategies. Documents security requirements and contarols for protecting information, systems, and technology assets; defines and documents how the implementation of a new technology impacts the security posture of the current environment; updates all definition and architecture activities.
- Provides input on security requirements to be included in request for proposals (RFPs), statements of work (SOWs), and other procurement documents. Communicates current and emerging security threats to project team members.
Education, Experience, and Training:
Education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or job-related field of study. Seven (7) years of IT experience in network security, assessment, investigation, and response or job-related experience. Prefer certifications as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), CISA, CISM, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)-ISSAP, TOGAF or SABSA or other relevant security-related certifications
Special Requirements/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge and understanding of different types of business and operating models (existing, new, emerging and hybrid).
- Knowledge of existing, new and emerging technologies and ability to practically apply them to new business designs and business models to achieve targeted business outcomes.
- Knowledge in all aspects of designing and constructing business capabilities, value streams, business processes, and organizational structures.
- Comprehensive knowledge of facilitation of projects and products, and organization change management.
- Strong analytical and conceptual skills.
- Ability to create original concepts and theories for a variety of projects.
- Knowledge of finance, accounting, valuation, and metrics development.
- Strong anticipatory, statistical and information analysis skills.
- Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing and establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and departments.
- Ability to adapt to rapidly changing technologies and see how they can support business needs.
- Ability to establish and maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence.
- Ability to analyze project and product needs and determine resources needed to meet objectives and solve problems.
- Ability to work in team environments, build relationships and negotiate with multiple stakeholders.
- Ability to meet tight deadlines and to prioritize tasks.
- Skill as an innovative thinker who is self-directed and resourceful.
- Ability to understand business process management, workflow and integration methods and tools
- Ability to collaborate and support the business strategies.
- Skill in identifying and resolving complex issues.
- Ability to adopt technologies quickly and keep up with industry fashions.
- Ability to work under pressure, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
Physical/Environmental Requirements:
- Remote but Candidates must be based in Dallas, Texas