IT Security Architect

Our government client is looking for an experienced IT Security Architect on a hybrid 9+ months renewable contract role inRichmond, VA.
# of positions: 2

Position IT Security Architect

About the role:
The ageny is 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 understanding.
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 breakdown complex technical terms into everyday language).
Demonstrated ability to work with broad cross-section of personal 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.
Required/Desired Experience:

• 7 years of Knowledge and application of security best practices Required
• 7 years of Educational or Career Experience in Cybersecurity, Government technology implementation, IT Governance or related field(s) Required
• 5 years of Experience in business writing and presenting Required
• 5 years of Knowledge of IT Governance and Compliance Required
• 2 years of Experience in Process Modeling Desired

About Vector:
Vector Consulting, Inc., (Headquartered in Atlanta) is an IT Talent Acquisition Solutions firm committed to delivering results. Since our founding in 1990, we have been partnering with our customers, understanding their business, and developing solutions with a commitment to quality, reliability and value. Our continuing growth has been and continues to be built around successful relationships that are based on our organization's operating philosophy and commitment to ** People, Partnerships, Purpose and Performance - THE VECTOR WAY

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