Senior Security Architect

Opportunity Details Full Time Senior Security Architect Remote Outcomes. Delivered. Voyatek, formerly GCOM Software and OnCore Consulting, delivers outcome-driven technology solutions to public sector agencies and higher education institutions nationwide. For example, our technology: Facilitates access to nutritious food for children of mothers participating in the WIC program Supports first responders in reducing opioid overdoses within their communities Empowers colleges and universities to identify and thwart financial aid fraud Equips teachers with valuable insights to identify students requiring additional support Enhances efficiency for state tax agencies, leading to 99% faster return processing and quicker refunds for taxpayers With a focus on Tax & Revenue, Health & Human Services, and Justice & Public Safety, Voyatek combines the scale to support large complex projects with the agility and accessibility of a boutique solutions provider. Together, Voyatek and its customers work to improve population wellbeing, create safer communities, and foster a thriving economy. We're more than a technology company -- we're an outcomes company. We encourage our employees to think differently, ask tough questions, and relentlessly pursue what's best for our customers and the residents they serve. We believe that the value of technology is defined by its human impact. If you agree, you've come to the right place. Voyatek is seeking applicants to occupy the position of Senior Security Architect within our team. Key Responsibilities: Performs risk analysis, risk management, and communication of results. Champions security through entire SDLC and the DevSecOps processes CICDCS. Work in active partnership with development teams in identifying and building solutions to secure code and the implementation of application vulnerability scanning and penetration testing. Review application architecture, identify security gaps, and help improve the security posture of business-critical multi-tier applications in public cloud environments like AWS with refactoring and promotions between the environments. Perform periodic secure design and coding assessments to diagnose, triage, and propose remediations for vulnerabilities and weaknesses in code and applications, considering code, design, and deployment. Use standard tools and secure architecture methodologies to evaluate design trade-offs for developing updated architectures Work with Product Management to ensure changes are consistent with business objectives and customer requirements. Identify, train, and partner with champions for security in engineering and the product team Support security champions by helping them assess risk, learn to identify architectural gaps, and similar activities Coach and train teams in topics related to security architecture, threat modeling, and secure coding. Provides technical guidance on methodologies, frameworks, and best practices to developers. Ensures all applicable security policies and processes are followed to support the organization's secure software development goals. Qualifications: A bachelor degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field. 12 + years of experience in IT industry 12 + years of proven experience in Security Expertise in product/application security architecture, infrastructure security, and application security. Applied NIST and continuously monitored security controls Strong programming knowledge in Node.js. and Python Implemented and utilized modern security tools that ensure secure application delivery Knowledge of securing data through classification, tagging, encryption and obfuscation capabilities (in MarkLogic and Apache NiFi a bonus) Strong software development skills in Agile methodologies. Strong Linux operating systems and open-source knowledge. Strong knowledge of AWS Cloud Platform. Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as business acumen and a commercial outlook Preferred: CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) certification desired. Domain knowledge of Integrated Tax Systems. Extensive public sector experience. The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions. This includes, but is not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and geographic location. At Voyatek, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current annual range is $137,000 to $234,500. This position may be eligible for a discretionary bonus. This position is classified as exempt in accordance with applicable law. Voyatek offers a variety of benefits to support your health, wellbeing, and career development. These include: Paid time off Flexible work schedules Health, Dental and Vision insurance Life insurance Long and Short-term disability insurance 401(k) with company match & immediate vesting Tuition and Professional Development Reimbursement Training Employee Referral Bonus Program As part of our commitment to maintaining a compliant workplace, all final candidates will undergo and must pass a comprehensive background screening prior to starting work. This screening may include, but is not limited to, verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant checks. For certain positions, additional client-specific background screenings may be required in the future, in accordance with client requirements. Voyatek does significant work with Federal and State tax and revenue authorities. If applicable, hires for these projects will be required to obtain a Federal Public Trust Clearance (Moderate Background Investigation). This clearance process may start upon offer acceptance; and must be cleared prior to working on these projects. If you think you are a good fit for us, we encourage you to apply. Check out our career website for all open positions Voyatek provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status or domestic violence victim status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment and hiring, job assignment/placement, promotion, upgrading, demotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, rates of pay or other compensation, internship, and training. Minimum Salary: 137000.00 Maximum Salary: 234500.00 Salary Unit: Yearly