Job Specifications
Yearlong, W2 contract
No C2C/C2H or visa sponsorships/transfers
Information Security Architect
FULLY ONSITE - Candidates MUST be local to San Francisco, Los Angeles, or Salt Lake City
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.
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 internal systems 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.
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
Experience with:
AWS commercial
Experience securing critical workloads in a cloud environment.
Knowledge and experience with Databricks, Starburst, Collibra and Immuta is advantageous.
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
Pay range is $90 - $95 per hour with full benefits available, including paid time off, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, 401K, parental leave, and more. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. Pay is based on several factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
THE PROMISES WE MAKE:
At Crystal Equation, we empower people and advance technology initiatives by building trust. Your recruiter will prep you for the interview, obtain feedback, guide you through any necessary paperwork and provide everything you need for a successful start. We will serve to empower you along the way and provide the path for your professional journey.
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About the Company
Crystal Equation (CE) is a certified Women-Owned Business that empowers people and advances technology initiatives by building trust. We actively identify needs, provide ongoing communication and appropriately place expertise toward contract staffing, direct hiring and managed services. We specialize in sourcing and placing talented IT/Technical engineers, and solve the staffing equation by finding the perfect match for both our clients and candidates. We deliver the right candidate by pinpointing the client's need, and exce...
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