Role Description

Technical > IT Security Architect

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98900.0000 123670.0000 145220.0000

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Short Description:

A Security Architect works to design, build, test, and implement security systems within an organization's IT network. The Security Architect has a thorough understanding of an organization's IT systems to anticipate possible security risks, identify areas of weakness, and respond effectively to possible security breaches.

Duties / Responsibilities:

  • A thorough understanding of the organization's technology and IT systems.
  • Planning, researching, and designing security architectures.
  • Developing, reviewing, and approving the installation requirements for LANs, WANs, VPNs, routers, firewalls, and related network devices.
  • Researching and designing public key infrastructures, certification authorities, and digital signatures, and ensuring all personnel have IT access limited to their need and role in the organization.
  • Developing project timelines for system upgrades and preparing cost estimates.
  • Testing the final security system and updating and upgrading it as needed.
  • Establishing disaster recovery procedures and conducting security breach drills.
  • Responding quickly and effectively to all security incidents and providing post-event analyses.
  • Monitoring and guiding the security team, cultivating a sense of security awareness, and arranging for continuous education.
  • Remaining up to date with the latest security systems, standards, authentication protocols, and products.
     

Skills / Requirements / Qualifications

  • A Bachelor's or Associate's degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field.
  • Advanced IT security certifications may be advantageous.
  • 5-10 years' experience in information security and IT risk management.
  • A strong working knowledge of current IT risks, security implementations, and computer operating and software programs.
  • Excellent teaching, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
     

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  • Related Experience: A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
  • Job Training: Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
  • Job Zone Examples: Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include real estate brokers, sales managers, database administrators, graphic designers, chemists, art directors, and cost estimators.
  • Specific Vocational Preparation in years: (7.0 to < 8.0)

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