Manager of Security Architecture

job summary:
Our West Michigan Client has an opportunity for a Manager of Info Security Architecture to join their team. This is a hybrid role in West Michigan. This is a new role and will be responsible for developing the team.

location: Grand Rapids, Michigan
job type: Permanent
salary: $150,000 - 200,000 per year
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors


responsibilities:

• Builds, develops, staffs, and oversees Security Architecture team
• Develops and maintains a vision and strategy for enterprise-wide security architecture initiatives to maintain a strong cybersecurity posture
• Consults with and provides guidance to IT technical services staff and the business to design secure architectural patterns
• Analyzes standards and controls as defined by the Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) team, and consults with the right teams throughout the organization (e.g., DevOps, I&O, Developers) to understand business requirements and advises on security controls
• Develops and maintains security reference architectures to ensure standardization and consistency in secure solution designs
• Develops and facilitates the implementation of architectural policies and standards, procedures and templates for use in architectural design
• Defines and integrates culture of ownership for architecture standards and design patterns
• Collaborates with partners outside of Security to educate, advise on controls, and ensure adoption - includes DevOps for secure coding practices, I&O, and Product Support
• Establishes the necessary security design review processes; conducting threat modeling for complex & high-risk implementations
• Communicates information security initiatives effectively to internal staff, internal business customers, Senior/Executive level leadership and to external vendors as required
• Leads and manages team of Information Security Architects, providing technical guidance and mentorship and prioritize their work
• Partners with Security Awareness Specialist to develop and implement educations programs, conducting awareness seminars and workshops as appropriate
• Analyzes overall effectiveness of architectural decisions to ensure best practices are incorporated to successfully meet the strategic goals of the company
• Apply professional expertise and skills to review/ evaluate vendor proposals to determine adherence to architectural guidelines, specifications and investment strategy
• This job profile is not meant to be all inclusive of the responsibilities of this position; may perform other duties as assigned or required

qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related discipline

Masters preferred

7+ years of information security experience

5+ years experience in solution architecture

Exposure to multiple, diverse technical configurations, technologies and processing environments

Demonstrated competency in developing effective solutions to diverse and complex business problems

Familiarity with multi-platform environments and their operational/security considerations

Knowledge of all components of technical architecture

Familiarity with common enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, Zachman Framework, ArchiMate, FEAF, and MODAF

Ability to relate policies and procedures to architecture controls for infrastructure and foundational services

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to develop and manage efficient and motivated teams across multiple platforms and in varying environments

Confidence and leadership as a member of project teams in a cross-functional environment

Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to present and discuss technical information in a way that establishes rapport, persuades others and gains understanding

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [email protected].


Pay 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. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.