Cyber Security Architect – REMOTE at Sharp Solutions
Apex, NC 27502
About the Job
We have the following Security Architect perm position with full benefits.
100% Remote
Must be a US Citizen
Job description
Job Description A Security Architect is responsible for reviewing the organization’s infrastructure, whether it is on-prem or cloud-based, identifying security vulnerabilities, and offering a viable plan to rectify them.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Perform architecture reviews on designed or deployed environments, identifying security flaws and recommending mitigations plans
Escort evaluate and improve security posture by elevating infrastructure resilience and implement best-practice organizational procedures
Escort mitigation plans and design practical implementations for security issues e.g., firewall policies review, segmentation & segregation recommendations, Microsoft AD-tier Model implementation etc
Research and advocate for new security solutions and technologies • Operate as an incident responder for triage post-breach
Qualifications
At least three years of hands-on experience with securing large organizational networks, including security controls, OS hardening, network devices’ security, etc
Significant experience in at least five subjects from the following list:
Vast knowledge and expertise in cyber-security IT systems and cloud infrastructure
Deep understanding of Microsoft IT on-prem and cloud infrastructure, e.g., Azure-Ad, Office365, AD, GPO, protocols
Practical experience with cloud environments – AWS, Azure, GCP– An advantage
Kubernetes deployment and hardening hands-on experience – An advantage
ZTNA design & deployment experience
Knowledge of security controls, e.g., AV, EDR/XDR, DLP, Device control, etc
Practical experience with Firewall management from different vendors
Practical experience in consulting services and risk assessment
Practical experience with security configuration and maturity assessment
Experience with implementing security monitoring procedures & systems (SOC, SIEM, SOAR)
Proven ability to make decisions and perform complex problem-solving activities under pressure
Previous management and project leadership experience
Ability to lead and communicate efficiently within a team environment
Advanced technical and technical writing skills
Responsibilities
A Security Architect is responsible for reviewing the organization’s infrastructure, whether it is on-prem or cloud-based, identifying security vulnerabilities, and offering a viable plan to rectify them
Perform architecture reviews on designed or deployed environments, identifying security flaws and recommending mitigations plans
Escort evaluate and improve security posture by elevating infrastructure resilience and implement best-practice organizational procedures
Escort mitigation plans and design practical implementations for security issues e.g., firewall policies review, segmentation & segregation recommendations, Microsoft AD-tier Model implementation etc
Research and advocate for new security solutions and technologies
Operate as an incident responder for triage post-breach