Dark Rhino Security is leader in Information Security Managed Services. The company provides comprehensive defense in depth to its’ clients backed by an insured guarantee. Dark Rhino Security is seeking a security architect. The security architect will be responsible for the following.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide architectural guidance, identify and communicate security requirements, and coordinate with teams to ensure proper implementation for Information Security Projects (including hardware, software, networking, applications, and cloud services)
• Assist with reviewing security services processes and procedures for continuous improvement (including security information and event management, anti-malware, intrusion detection, public key management, certificate management, physical security management, and identity & password management solutions)
• Participate in security events and potential incidents in accordance with prescribed procedures
• Lead technical and management meetings to address security risks
• Keep up-to-date on the latest security issues and briefing stakeholders of emerging threats including both general threats and those specifically targeting Dark Rhino Security Clients.
• Create and implement internal/external security policies, testing, education, and remediation actions, in coordination with the Governance, Risk and Compliance Team
• Review security incident post-postmortems for continuous improvement and design changes
• Review and enhance all current and proposed changes to system architectures to ensure that cyber security is maintained, and any risk is minimized
• Guide red and blue teams on tabletop exercises.
• Translate cyber intelligence into actionable business intelligence and recommendations
• Communicate security requirements with vendors and service providers
• Partner with GRC, site leadership, and other stakeholders on regulatory and compliance audits
• Assist with information security strategy
• Ability to work after-hours and weekends for critical incident escalations

Competencies

• Future Focused
• Thinks from the Future:
  • Makes fact-based decisions – is not swayed by contrary opinions or perceptions
  • Is continually curious and open to new ideas
  • Enables an environment that embraces creativity and innovation
  • Trusts in team work
• Listens First:
  • Takes the time to listen for understanding and asks questions to clarify
  • Uses communication skills that enhance teamwork (listens, is open, is honest, timely, and direct)
  • Encourages others to listen using active listening skills
• Talks Straight:
  • Communicates directly, honestly, respectfully and in a timely manner to resolve conflict
  • Uses simple language that is clear and to the point
  • Is able to clearly define reality, even if it is controversial
• Aligns:
  • Practices accountability and collaboration to move the conversation forward
  • Openly shares information
  • Demonstrates Boundary-less Behavior:
  • Actively participates and openly shares with others – is transparent
  • Works well with other departments, functions, regions and cultures
  • Open to learning from others and values views different from own views
• Leadership
• Works with Velocity:
  • Prioritizes workload; focuses on completion and is organized
  • Anticipates next steps and works towards them
  • Achieves Business Results
• Focuses on the Customer:
  • Promotes a customer-focused culture and continuously strives to deliver value to the customer
  • Works with customers (internal and external) to understand and meet their needs

Commits:

   Keeps a promise, trust or pledge to do something now or in the future

   Actions and behaviors align with the goals of the organization

   Is fully engaged

Demonstrates Agility:

   Makes smart decisions quickly

   Receives feedback and adjust behavior

   Effectively works and communicates in a matrix environment

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in IT security, risk management, IT audit or relevant areas. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in security operations, networking, or other infrastructure areas

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills for complex problem solving.
• Ability to articulate technical topics to non-technical audiences
• Any system, networks, or cybersecurity related certifications
• Previous experience in a managed service environment
• Relevant Cyber Security Certifications such as CISSP, SSCP, CRISC
• Proven ability to work under stress in emergencies with flexibility to handle multiple high-pressure situations simultaneously
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail
• Capability of creation architectural and design documentation
• Excellent interpersonal skills with exceptional influencing and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively manage and communicate within a matrix environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook
• Broad background in information tools, concepts and issues across a broad range of technologies (including networking, applications, and cloud services) by related work experience

Salary Range $130-$175,000

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