Cybersecurity Architect

Title : Security Architect

Duration : 1 YEAR,CONTRACT

Location : REMOTE

JOB PURPOSE :

The Senior Security Architect, reporting to the Cluster Head of Application Security Architecture, is responsible for leading activities related to governing the security of application architectures. This role involves conducting threat modeling, Control gap assessments, overseeing IT security reviews, and ensuring that all applications comply with established security standards. Architect collaborates with development teams to integrate security into the software development lifecycle and supports the approval process for go-lives, ensuring that security requirements are met.

KEY RESULT AREA :

• Ensure cybersecurity designs for systems and networks with multilevel security requirements
• Ensure that acquired or developed system(s) and architecture(s) are consistent with organization's cybersecurity architecture guidelines.
• Perform security reviews, identify gaps in security architecture, and develop a security risk management plan
• Provide input on security requirements to be included in statements of work and other appropriate procurement documents.
• Provide input to the Risk Management Framework process activities and related documentation
• Define and document how the implementation of a new system or new interfaces between systems impacts the security posture of the current environment.
• Evaluate security architectures and designs to determine the adequacy of security design and architecture
• Analyze user needs and requirements to plan architecture.
• Determine the protection needs (i.e., security controls) for the information system(s) and network(s) and document appropriately
• Manage application security framework improvements
• Implements tools and strategies to ensure the successful implementation of the Application Security Program
• Communicates effectively with lines of business and clients to address complex information security issues.
• Reviews documentation created by team members and peers to provide constructive feedback.
• Prepares and reviews activity reports as requested by management.
• Develops and ensures services in response to various risks and threats.
• Review state-of-the-art technology solutions and innovative information security management techniques to safeguard organizational assets.
• Ensure RTB (Run The Bank) and CTB (Change The Bank) activities are meticulously planned, including operational continuity, resource allocation, and compliance for RTB, and detailed project management, risk assessment, and change control for CTB. Coordinate with cross-functional teams to integrate and execute these activities effectively

OPERATING ENVIRONMENT, FRAMEWORK and BOUNDARIES, WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

PROBLEM SOLVING

DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY

KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Skills Required

Security Architecture, threat modeling