Security Architect - Worksighted
Holland, MI
About the Job
At Worksighted we are passionate about helping people do their best work. Worksighted has grown tremendously in the last few years as our ability to provide remote employment opportunities and technology support services have expanded across the country. We are looking to fill many open positions to keep up with this growth and would love to tell you more about Worksighted.
Who We Are:
Worksighted is a relationship-driven Managed Service Provider (MSP) for IT Services based in Michigan. We work hard, but we don't take ourselves too seriously. As a team, we know we're only as good as the values we stand for and the hard work we put in every day. Joining our team means being a unique piece to the puzzle and a superhero in your own way. From crucial benefits like health insurance and company-paid short-term disability to engagement events and zombie-themed wellness challenges, we work hard, have a lot of fun, and know what matters most to our people.
We are looking for a Security Architect who will play a pivotal role in safeguarding our systems, networks, and data from potential threats. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing robust security solutions to protect our internal and external infrastructure and assets. This role requires a deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. The Security Architect will stay informed with the latest cybersecurity trends, emerging threats, best practices, and make recommendations for continuous improvement.
Sound interesting? Check out the information below to learn more about the role!
Who You Are:
- You hold a bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, Cyber Security, or a related field.
- You have eight (8) years of experience in IT.
- You have two (2) to four (4) years of experience in a security-focused role.
- You hold a security-focused certification.
- You have a customer-first orientation and the ability to communicate effectively.
What You're Accountable For:
- Designing and developing comprehensive security architectures, frameworks, and solutions tailored to meet internal and external needs and requirements.
- Managing Worksighted's Security Essentials product (ATP, MFA, Dark Web, KnowBe4, etc.) and providing input on potential new tools to update our Tech Stack.
- Conducting risk assessments and analyses to identify potential security threats, vulnerabilities, and weaknesses within systems, networks, and applications.
- Managing security incidents and coordinating incident response activities to minimize the impact of security breaches.
- Providing after-hours support for security incidents, on-call rotation duties, and providing fail over support for SOC vendors as needed.
- Collaborating with external agencies (i.e. insurance agencies, law firms, vendors) as needed to ensure Worksighted and our clients maintain a strong and compliant security posture.
- Assisting in the management and administration of security tools and technologies, including antivirus software, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and endpoint security solutions.
- Collaborating closely with the sales and marketing teams to provide technical expertise and participating in client meetings, presentations, and webinars.
- Facilitating security awareness training sessions to educate clients and employees on best practices, emerging threats, and mitigation strategies.
- Providing training and support to Security Specialists and Support Team Engineers on monitoring and managing security products and services, serving as a subject matter expert and point of escalation for security-related issues.
- Resolving escalated customer service issues related to security, ensuring timely and effective resolution that aligns with customer and business needs.
- Participating on the cross-functional security team that identifies, reviews, and sets priorities for client focused security policies, services, and initiatives.
- Assisting with developing security best practices, security standards, and documentation for the organization alongside the internal IT advisory team.
- Providing regular reporting to key stakeholders and Worksighted leadership on the current state of the information security program and suggestions to improve key metrics.
- Any other duties and tasks that are required by the Company.
What You'll Use:
- ConnectWise
- ITGlue
- KnowBe4
- Sentinel One
- Huntress
- BlackPoint
- Cisco Umbrella
Why You'll Love Worksighted:
- Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, company matches to 401(k) and HSA accounts, and company-paid short-term disability and life insurance policies.
- Generous compensation package with a quarterly bonus program.
- Paid time off for vacations, sick time, and personal days, plus a paid day off on your birthday!
- Well-rounded approach to employee wellness with benefits such as a monthly wellness stipend, free healthy snacks, and an Employee Assistance Program.
- Monthly cell phone stipend.
- Open and collaborative work environment – both in office and from home.
- Frequent employee engagement activities ranging from potlucks to company-wide games of virtual BINGO.
- In-depth onboarding program including lunch with leadership, job shadows with every department of the company, and thorough on-the-job training.
- Continuous performance management process with open communication, consistent check ins, and support from leaders.
Learn more about our values and what it's like to be a member of our team on our website or by following us on Instagram @Worksighted.