Security Architect - Consultant

Security Architect - Consultant

Posted Today by Zolon Tech Solutions Inc

Negotiable
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Remote
Remote

Summary: The Security Architect - Consultant role focuses on providing expertise in information security and compliance, particularly in relation to security audits and frameworks such as NIST 800-53. The position requires extensive experience in the field, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. The role is remote and is expected to last for over 12 months. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and relevant certifications are preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct security audits based on standard control sets.
  • Respond to information system security inquiries as an officer.
  • Utilize GRC tools for compliance management.
  • Develop and manage information security plans.
  • Identify and re-engineer business processes related to security.
  • Collaborate with teams to meet project deadlines.

Key Skills:

  • 10+ Years of Experience in Information Security and Compliance.
  • 2+ Years of Experience with security audits.
  • Strong Working Knowledge of NIST 800-53.
  • Experience with POA&M or CAP.
  • Strong Communication Skills.
  • Experience Using a GRC Tool (Archer or Similar).
  • Bachelor's Degree.
  • Preferred Certifications: CISA, GSLC, or equivalent.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: undetermined

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Role: Security Architect - Consultant

Location: Columbia, SC (Remote)

Duration: 12+ months

Job Description:

Required skills (must include years of experience, in order of importance):

  • 10+ Years of Experience in Information Security and Compliance.
  • 2+ Years of Experience with security audits based on a standard control set as an auditor or responding information system security officer
  • Must Have a Strong Working Knowledge of NIST 800-53 (2 Years of Experience)
  • Prior Experience POA&M or CAP.
  • Strong Communication Experience.
  • Experience With Using A GRC Tool (Archer or Similar) (3 Years of Experience)

Preferred Skills (Rank in order of Importance):

  • Have completed an information security plan or system security plan notebook.
  • Simultaneously, manage multiple infosec work efforts.
  • Knowledge of IRS 1075, HIPAA, CJIS, MARS-E and/or PCI-DSS.
  • Government sector experience.

Additional Skills:

  • Ability to identify, map and re- engineer business processes.
  • Strong schedule management and resource planning skills.
  • Ability to work at a high-volume and fast pace.
  • Strong collaborator and strong ability to meet deadlines.

Required Education:

  • Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Certifications:

  • CISA, GSLC, or equivalent certification