IT Security Architect - Ztek Consulting INC

Job Title: IT Security Architect

Location: Richmond, VA

Position Type: Contract

Duration: 6 / 12 Month

Work Type: Hybrid

Rate: Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Job Description:

Hybrid role 3 days a week in office.
We are seeking a team member to function as a Security Architect.
The architect will be accountable to produce a body of work for the Enterprise Architecture Program that analyzes business needs, and develop appropriate technology deliverables, such as, briefs, patterns, reports, data models and hi-level risk assessments to meet them.
The Security Architect will be accountable to produce a body of work for Enterprise Architecture that analyzes business needs, and develop technology deliverables, such as, briefs, patterns, reports, data models and hi-level risk assessments.

Responsibilities:

Documents processes and script narratives/executive summaries.

Create Business focused documentation for circulation among readers with various technical understandings.

Share insight of Security Architecture and IT Governance approaches and implementation methodologies

Research and provide written guidance on alignment with security policies/standards.

Perform tasks related to Security Compliance and Control Evaluation, Risk analysis, and exception documentation.

Collaborate with Business areas and cross- functional Enterprise Architects to fully understand business needs and provide strategic consultation on data security and risk-averse implementation.

Partner with architects, other technical team members and to develop roadmaps and strategies to support agency KPIs

Design/Implement Enterprise Security/technology Patterns

Research and share finding of architecture governance, controls, and peer review processed with regards to platform technology, security, and cloud.

Qualifications:

Experience in industry or state information security and IT risk management with a focus on security, performance, and reliability.

Significant performing reviews of proposed changes and projects as it pertains to the alignment of applicable state and/or federal security standards/regulations.

Significant experience in the development, utilizing, and presentation of information security architecture policies, standards and procedures.

Experience with Information Security Frameworks like NIST-800 series and Cybersecurity Framework, COBIT

Experience in monitoring IT environments for compliance with information security architecture policies and standards.

Substantial technical experience in 2 or more: Cloud-based technologies, Identity & Access Management, Vulnerability Management, firewalls, computer forensic techniques, databases, collaboration tools, web & mail services.

Ability to provide input and security direction for future designs, information security capabilities, and strategic technology alternatives.

Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills (possessing the ability to break down complex technical terms into everyday language).

Demonstrated ability to work with broad cross-section of personnel including all levels of management and external entities such as VITA consultants and service providers to explain and security measures and collaborate and disseminate security related information in partnership with the Office of Information Security.

Work experience in a fast-paced environment and acquire new skills/knowledge to meet customer needs.

Thorough understanding of customers priorities and the business criticality of platforms, applications and services.

ABOUT Ztek:

Website:www.ztekinc.com

Ztek Consulting Inc is a minority- and woman-owned business enterprise that leverages a unique blend of human talent, machine learning algorithms, and artificial intelligence to provide customized talent management solutions for clients. Ztek's diversity-focused hiring models have proven successful, particularly in hiring veterans. The company's veteran-focused hiring and deployment program, Z-V.E.T, matches skilled veterans with clients' needs in various areas.

Disclaimer:

Ztek is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Ztek is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at hrd@ztekinc.com Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Ztek encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. Ztek does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. 1324b.