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VARITE INC · 2 months ago

Information Security Architect

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$65/hr - $95/hr

5+ years exp

VARITE INC is a company seeking a Sr/Lead Information Security Architect to lead and produce system threat models for secure cloud architectures. The role involves consulting with development teams, evolving security standards, and integrating security-focused tools into processes.

Information Technology & Services

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

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 Client System 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

Qualification

AWS secure cloud architectureSystem threat modelingSecurity vulnerability mitigationCyber security frameworksUnderstanding security threatsAWSSAFeClear communicationTeam collaboration

Required

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

Must be a US Citizen, a Green Card Holder or on the path to citizenship

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 or government cloud

Experience securing critical workloads in a cloud environment

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

Preferred

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

Knowledge and experience with Databricks, Starburst, Collibra and Immuta is advantageous

Ability to be on site full time with flexibility

Located near to the San Francisco Bank or a branch bank in Los Angeles or Salt Lake City

Familiarity with SAFe a plus