Skills

Communication Architecture Security Architecture Cloud Architecture Application Architecture Organization AWS Databricks

Job Specifications

Job Title: Information Security Architect

Duration: 12 Months

Locations – San Francisco, CA – Los Angeles, CA & Salt Lake City, UT

Requirements

Self-starter, able to readily explore and learn new areas and concepts.

Knowledge and experience normally acquired through, or equivalent to, the completion of a Computer Science or Computer Engineering Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years of job-related experience.

Degrees in Computer Science or Engineering and/or relevant technically focused certifications in Cloud and/or enterprise security architecture such as GCAD or GDSA are advantageous

Possible requirements

(ability to clear background investigation – add correct wording)

Ability to be on site full time with flexibility.

Located near to the San Francisco Bank or a branch bank in Los Angeles or Salt Lake City.

Experience with

AWS commercial or government cloud

Experience securing critical workloads in a cloud environment.

Knowledge and experience with Databricks, Starburst, Collibra and Immuta is advantageous.

Job Role Summary

Lead and produce system threat models for integration of commercial components into a data lake platform. Help design secure cloud architectures. Propose effective security controls within the environment and identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities. Simplify complex security topics, lead discussion in technical and business teams, communicate risk accurately.

Skills

Able to create AWS secure cloud architecture designs

Understand current security threats, techniques, and landscape

System threat modeling of applications and platforms

Able to identify and provide mitigation for security vulnerabilities within applications and application environments based on threat models.

Able to simplify complex security topics for consumption and critical decision making.

Clear and accurate communication

Able to lead/direct discussions with technical and business teams to achieve common goals.

Able to work well within a team and support team goals

Understand cyber security frameworks such as NIST 800-53

Ability to work on a geographically distributed team across multiple time zones

Familiarity with SAFe a plus

Responsibilities:

Evolve and mature our models, templates, standards and procedures related to secure application development and secure application and cloud architecture.

Ensure these artifacts are in alignment with FRS policy and standards.

Consult with our development teams to help them align with FRS policy and standards and meet the risk appetite of the customer.

Work with members of application development teams to review and create secure application and infrastructure designs and patterns.

Assist development teams by reviewing threat models related to applications and related systems. Analyze potential business impact and exposure leading to risk, based on emerging security threats, vulnerabilities, configurations, threat actor TTPs, etc.

Evaluate CICD pipeline design, and related development team processes and help to mature and secure creation, management and utilization of pipelines.

Assist in identification and integration of security focused tooling into development and operations processes.

Support secure application architecture within the Federal Reserve System by fostering constructive dialogue and seeking resolution when confronted with discordant views.

Solicit feedback and continuously improve your knowledge, skills and capabilities related to the position.

Assist with recruiting activities and administrative work.

A reasonable, good faith estimate of the minimum and maximum for this position is $90/hr. on W2

Benefits will also be available at the following link: Harvey Nash Benefits

About us:

Harvey Nash is a national, full-service talent management firm specializing in technology positions. Our company was founded with a mission to serve as the talent partner of choice for the information technology industry.

Our company vision has led us to incredible growth and success in a relatively short period of time and continues to guide us today. We are committed to operating with the highest possible standards of honesty, integrity, and a passionate commitment to our clients, consultants, and employees. We are part of Nash Squared Group, a global professional services organization with over forty offices worldwide.

For more information, please visit us at https://www.harveynashusa.com/

About the Company

We’re Harvey Nash, and we build amazing technology and digital teams. From senior appointments through to recruitment and project solutions, we are experts in the tech sector. Established in 1988, we have helped over half the world’s leading companies recruit, retain, source and manage the highly skilled tech talent they need to succeed in an increasingly competitive, global and technology driven world. With over 3.300 staff in more than 49 offices across Europe, Asia-Pacific and the U.S and Canada, we have built a rep... Know more