Role: Security Architect.
Location Required: San Mateo. CA (Onsite)
Job Summary:
Information Security Architect are responsible for ensuring that the design of IT and business solutions meets company’s, legal and regulatory security, and compliance standards. They will be required to engage with internal and external stakeholders at all levels of seniority to securely achieve the goals of the company’s security organization and business. Experience in design, architecture, justification, and implementation of Information Security within projects.
Technical Skills:
- Conduct comprehensive cyber risk assessments and analyses for clients across financial sector.
- Develop and implement tailored cyber risk management strategies and solutions.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of cyber risk management programs and recommend improvements.
- Collaborate with underwriters, IT professionals, and other stakeholders to develop robust cyber risk management plans.
- Provide expert advice and recommendations on cyber risk mitigation and insurance coverage.
- Stay current with industry trends, emerging threats, and best practices in cybersecurity and risk management.
- Prepare and deliver detailed reports, presentations, and strategic plans to clients and senior management.
- Conduct training sessions and workshops on cyber risk management for clients and internal teams.
- Develop and implement comprehensive cybersecurity strategies tailored to clients’ specific needs.
- Conduct in-depth security assessments and risk analyses to identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation measures.
- Advise clients on regulatory compliance, industry standards, and best practices in cybersecurity.
- Collaborate with clients’ executive teams to align cybersecurity initiatives with business objectives.
- Learn and analyze emerging cyber threats and trends to provide proactive security recommendations.
Certifications Needed:
- CISSP, CCSP, CCISO or similar are preferred.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Risk Management, or a related field.
- Professional certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), CCSP, CCISO or similar are preferred.
- Minimum of 12 to 15 years of experience in cybersecurity and risk management within the insurance sector.
- Should have designed cyber strategy for at least 2 financial sector clients.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in cybersecurity tools and risk assessment.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
