Cybersecurity Solutions Architect

2 months ago

Thonotosassa, Florida, United States Strategic Staffing Solutions Full time

STRATEGIC STAFFING SOLUTIONS HAS AN OPENING
This is a Contract Opportunity with our company that MUST be worked on a W2 Only. No C2C eligibility for this position. Visa Sponsorship is Available. The details are below.

Job Title:
Security Architect

Location:
Tampa, FL

Duration: 12+ Months

On-Site Required

Job ref# 237212

Must bring Enterprise Environment experience

POSITION OVERVIEW

  • Security Architect with expertise in NERC compliance.
  • Accountable for designing, architecting, and assessing security frameworks to safeguard critical infrastructure.
  • This role will collaborate with project teams to develop security architectures aimed at protecting substations and solar installations while interfacing with corporate systems.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Design and Implementation:
Formulate and execute security architectures for IT initiatives, ensuring compliance with NERC standards and alignment with organizational objectives.

Firewall Management:
Architect, configure, and make strategic decisions regarding firewall solutions to secure network perimeters and facilitate safe data transmission.

Interface Security:
Develop security protocols for connections between external systems and the corporate environment to guarantee secure integration and data transfer.

Collaboration:
Partner closely with IT and security teams to design, implement, and oversee security measures.

Project Assignments and Security Assessments:

  • The contractor will be tasked with creating a comprehensive list of security requirements and developing a checklist for each new project to identify impacted areas.

Utilization of the Spreadsheet:

  • Participate in the Architecture Review Board to pinpoint projects requiring verification through the aforementioned spreadsheet.
  • In cases of non-compliance, collaborate with the project team and engage other architects to devise a technical solution.
Security Risk Evaluation

  • Collaborate with the Enterprise Risk team to obtain insights from their risk assessments for projects categorized as high risk.
  • Work alongside the project team and other architects to mitigate or lower risks through architectural changes.
  • Partner with the Security Architect in designing firewall and security controls for substations.
  • This is an ongoing effort requiring close collaboration to support the aforementioned initiatives.