Information Security Architect at The Computer Merchant, LTD.

Boston, MA 02108

About the Job

JOB TITLE: Information Security Architect
JOB LOCATION: 1 Ashburton Place, Boston
WAGE RANGE*: 85-90
JOB NUMBER: Client-24-1003-1003C-1003L-104080

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

This posting is for an Information Security Architect to assist the Executive Office for Administration and Finance IT (A&F IT) and will:

Ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information by communicating risk.
Create and maintain enforceable policies supporting processes.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Coordinate security-related activities with A&F IT-supported agencies. Activities include the evaluation, procurement and deployment of security-related products and the development and coordination of security awareness, disaster recovery and incident response plans.
Be responsible for the translation and construction of complex security problems into sound technical solutions.
Provide technical, security and architectural direction to technology/business teams.
Ensure that development efforts are adhering to established security, design, and compliance standards/requirements.
Provide insight and guidance on overall secure system design.
Be responsible for secure infrastructure and application architectures.
Document, maintain and communicate security architectural requirements.
Monitor emerging technologies for potential impacts to operations and long-term strategy.
Identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; direct the development and implementation of corrective action plans for resolution of identified issues.
Ensure adherence to legal standards regarding information security compliance; implementing and following industry standards and best practices for security compliance; and developing reliable, efficient and effective project development processes.
Provide strategic and tactical advice to address existing and evolving security threats.

JOB DESCRIPTION

This posting is for an Information Security Architect to assist the Executive Office for Administration and Finance IT (A&F IT) and will:

Ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information by communicating risk.
Create and maintain enforceable policies supporting processes.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Coordinate security-related activities with A&F IT-supported agencies. Activities include the evaluation, procurement and deployment of security-related products and the development and coordination of security awareness, disaster recovery and incident response plans.
Be responsible for the translation and construction of complex security problems into sound technical solutions.
Provide technical, security and architectural direction to technology/business teams.
Ensure that development efforts are adhering to established security, design, and compliance standards/requirements.
Provide insight and guidance on overall secure system design.
Be responsible for secure infrastructure and application architectures.
Document, maintain and communicate security architectural requirements.
Monitor emerging technologies for potential impacts to operations and long-term strategy.
Identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; direct the development and implementation of corrective action plans for resolution of identified issues.
Ensure adherence to legal standards regarding information security compliance; implementing and following industry standards and best practices for security compliance; and developing reliable, efficient and effective project development processes.
Provide strategic and tactical advice to address existing and evolving security threats.

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

* While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision benefits; dependent care flexible spending account; 401(k) plan; voluntary life/short term disability/whole life/term life/accident and critical illness coverage; employee assistance program; sick leave in accordance with regulation. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions.