IT Security Architect

Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team.

Job Title:

IT Security Architect.

Location:

Richmond, VA.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Information Security Architect to join our IT Security team. The ideal candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of creating governance documentation for Security Tools and Services.

• Identify and prioritize critical business functions in collaboration with organizational stakeholders.
• Perform security reviews, identify gaps in security architecture, and develop a security risk management plan.
• Evaluate security architecture and designs to determine the adequacy of security design and architecture proposed or provided in response to requirements documents.
• Determine the protection needs (i.e., security controls) for the information system(s) and network(s) and document appropriately.
• Communicate and collaborate with Information Security Engineers and System administrators to collect environment variables and configurations.
Key Skills
• Knowledge of enterprise information technology (IT) architectural concepts and patterns (e.g., baseline, validated design, and target architectures).
• Skill in determining how a security system should work (including its resilience and dependability capabilities) and how changes in conditions, operations, or the environment will affect these outcomes.
• Communicate and collaborate with Information Security Engineers and System administrators to collect environment variables and configurations.
• Ability to map system configuration details to Security Policy Controls.
Skills
• Proven expertise in specific security technologies (e.g., SIEM, DLP, IAM, cloud security) - Required - 5 Years.
• Experience in information security, with a focus on security technologies - Required - 5 Years.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to convey complex security concepts in a clear and relatable manner - Required - 3 Years.
• Skill in determining how a security system should work (including its resilience and dependability capabilities) and how changes in conditions, operations, or the environment will affect these outcomes - Required.
• Ability to map system configuration details to Security Policy Controls - Required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team - Required.
• Proficient in documentation tools (e.g., Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, Confluence) - Highly desired - 3 Years.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail - Highly desired - 3 Years.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills - Highly desired - 3 Years.
• Experience in project management and leading cross-functional initiatives - Highly desired.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CCSP) preferred - Highly desired - 3 Years.

Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.