Cyber Security Architect

We are seeking a highly skilled Cyber Security Architect to join our team at Sanderson. As a key member of our Cybersecurity team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the security and integrity of our IT systems and infrastructure.

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of our technology and information systems
• Design, build, implement, and support enterprise-class security systems
• Align our security strategy and infrastructure with our overall business and technology strategy
• Identify and communicate current and emerging security threats
• Design security architecture elements to mitigate threats as they emerge
• Plan, research, and design robust security architectures for IT infrastructure and systems
• Perform or supervise vulnerability testing, risk analyses, and security assessments
• Create solutions that balance business requirements with information and cybersecurity requirements
• Identify security design gaps in existing and proposed architectures and recommend changes or enhancements
• Review and approve configuration and installation of all network infrastructure, security devices, and any systems or services as it pertains to risk, security, and compliance
• Test security systems to ensure they behave as expected
• Provide supervision and guidance to the security team, including coaching and mentoring for more junior team members
• Define, implement, and maintain corporate security policies and procedures
• Respond immediately to security-related incidents and provide thorough remedial solutions and analysis
• Regularly communicate vital information, security needs, and priorities to upper management

• Proven previous experience within a similar Security Architecture position
• Strong working knowledge of IT risks, cybersecurity, and computer operating software
• Advanced understanding of security protocols, cryptography, and security
• Experience implementing multi-factor authentication
• Experience implementing security solutions
• Experience with the NIST Cyber Security Framework or similar
• Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate (verbal and written) technical solutions
• Involvement in technical projects and changes in the area of specialization
• Good general IT skills, including the use of general office applications
• Appreciation of support of IT systems in a large organization, using the ITIL framework
• Capable of maintaining technical documentation
• Ability to demonstrate a proactive and creative problem-solving aptitude and team working within a diverse multi-disciplined team
• Energetic, enthusiastic, and driven to learn new skills and apply them to meet organizational needs
• Ability to work under own initiative within established procedures