Information Security Architect

Primary Talent Partners has a new contract opening for a
Sr/Lead Information Security Architect
 to join a financial services company in San Francisco, CA. This is a 12-month contract to start with the potential for extensions. 

Pay:
$ $95.00/hr
; W2 contract, no PTO, no Benefits. ACA-compliant supplemental package available for enrollment.

Description:
Lead and produce system threat models for integration of commercial components into a data lake platform. Help design secure cloud architectures. Propose effective security controls within the environment and identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities. Simplify complex security topics, lead discussion in technical and business teams, communicate risk accurately.

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.

Requirements:

• 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

Possible requirements:

• (ability to clear background investigation - add correct wording)
• 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.

Experience with:

• AWS commercial or government cloud
• Experience securing critical workloads in a cloud environment.
• Knowledge and experience with Databricks, Starburst, Collibra and Immuta is advantageous.

Skills:

• 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
• Familiarity with SAFe a plus

*Primary Talent Partners is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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