Government Security Operations Architect

Who you Are

Geotab is seeking a Government Security Operations Architect who will deliver secure, compliant designs and architectures for solutions hosted in Geotab's cloud-based telematics platform, geared toward public sector customers. The projects will vary in scope, complexity, and affected business area.

As a Government Security Operations Architect, your key area of responsibility will be holistically evaluating designs and architecture, applying deep technical expertise to understand business impacts, and recommending new solutions to meet security compliance requirements. You will own System Diagrams for the GTP Gov environment, perform risk assessments, and ensure security strategies are applied correctly across public sector programs. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including architecture and development teams, and communicate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into secure technical solutions.

• Provide architecture security reviews of key initiatives by evaluating existing or proposed solutions to determine impact and provide recommendations.
• Perform risk assessments of proposed and existing system architectures for compliance with security controls and best practices.
• Act as the prime contact for security-related architecture artifacts, including developing, maintaining, and promoting artifacts across all lines of business.
• Ensure Geotab security strategies, policies, and standards are applied correctly across all public sector programs and contribute to new secure architecture governance structures.
• Set architectural direction and provide technical leadership and advisory services to the business while mediating conflicts between varied stakeholders.
• Recognize and follow emerging technologies, understanding how to apply and drive adoption in a secure and compliant manner.
• Lead compliance-related discussions regarding system architectures and the impact of changes on security control requirements.

• 5-7 years of experience in secure design and architecture for cloud-based environments (FedRAMP or NIST 800-171 preferred)
• 10+ years of overall experience in information technology and security.
• Expert-level knowledge of Cloud Computing, containerization and kubernetes (GCP preferred) and experience with SaaS, Software Development.
• Lifecycle (SDLC), security, CI/CD and risk management best practices.
• Subject Matter Expertise in Security Compliance Frameworks such as ISO
  27001, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, and FedRAMP.
• Post-Secondary Diploma/Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; professional certifications like CISSP, CKA, CKS or Cloud certifications are highly valued.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage with all levels of the organization and contribute to publications/whitepapers.
• Strong team-player with an entrepreneurial mindset, comfortable working independently in a flat, remote-friendly organization.
• To be eligible, candidates must have continuously resided in the continental United States for at least three years immediately preceding their application. Successful applicants will be required to provide verifiable documentation of continuous lawful residency. Some exceptions apply to US citizens.
• Ability to pass an enhanced background check, including a drug screening test (if applicable) and a credit check.

• Flex working arrangements
• Home office reimbursement program
• Baby bonus & parental leave top up program
• Online learning and networking opportunities
• Electric vehicle purchase incentive program
• Competitive medical and dental benefits
• Retirement savings program

* The above are offered to full-time permanent employees only

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