Senior Security Architect, Technology Architecture

Guardian Life is seeking a Senior Security Architect to provide subject-matter expertise across all network security and encryption topics as it relates to both cloud and on-premises enterprise technology, and the relationship between these two architectural patterns.

You Will:

• Provide architectural and standard methodologies leadership related to the implementation of Cybersecurity controls in Cryptography and Key Management including PKI, Hardware Security Modules, IPSEC and TLS VPNs, Proxies and Firewalls, HIDS/NIDS/IPS, and Wi-Fi security.
• Research information on new, emerging technologies and methods in the security space and develop comprehensive security strategies for Encryption at-Rest/in-Transit, Post-Quantum Cryptography, Crypto Agility, Zero Trust, and Internet of Things (IoT).
• Work with various technology vendors to develop appropriate solutions exploring various deployment options such as cloud computing delivery models (IAAS, PAAS, and SAAS) and deployment models related to Public, Private and Hybrid Cloud service.
• Evaluate technologies and architectures used to protect information processing systems that contain sensitive data (e.g., HIPAA, PHI, PII, PFI, PCI), and recommend security controls and plans for remediation when required.
• Work closely with business and solution architects to ensure documented prescriptive blueprints and security standard methodologies are followed and enforced during app design and implementation.
• Evaluate emerging security tools and technologies that align to the vision and strategic goals and objectives on the Security organization.
• Provide timely reporting to executive management on collaboration and other updates.
• Communicate security risks and solutions to executive management, business partners and IT staff.
• Recommend security controls, plans for remediation, and evaluate inherent security characteristics of the technology and architectures used to protect high value assets and their interconnected systems.
• Work closely with Business and solution architects to ensure documented prescriptive blueprints and security standard processes are followed and implemented during app design and implementation.
• Evaluate emerging security tools and technologies that align to the vision and strategic goals and objectives of the Security organization.
• Provide timely reporting to executive management on partnership you're doing and other updates.
• Communicate security risks and solutions to executive management, business partners and IT staff.

You Have:

• Demonstrated ability in Cyber Security practices, to include a combination of:
• Minimum 7 years of security architecture knowledge and experience.
• 5 Years experience working with network communication protection technologies such as traditional Network Firewalls, Web Application Firewalls, VPNs, AWS Security Groups.
• Excellent written and verbal communications.
• Strong formal presentation abilities.
• Experience architecting solutions within Amazon Web Services (AWS). Experience with Microsoft Azure or Google Compute Cloud is a plus.
• In-depth and detailed knowledge of:
• Common network protocols such as DNS, BGP, HTTP, TLS, SSH, SMB, NFS
• Cryptography and Secrets Management
• Certificate Authorities / PKI, Digital Certificates, and Hardware Security Modules
• Domain Registration practices
• Security industry standards (NIST 800 series, OWASP, IETF RFCs, etc.) and associated standard processes
• Network Firewalls and VPNs
• SAFe Agile framework
• Familiarity with the following is a plus:
• Identity Governance and Provisioning
• Privilege Access Management
• Software Development Lifecycle and tools
• Windows, Red Hat Linux, IBM AIX
• Intrusion Detection and Incident Response
• Web Application Firewalls
• API security and modern open security standards for token-based authentication
• Preferred certifications include CISSP, CCNP, AWS, and especially SANS GIAC
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline preferred; Master’s degree desirable.

Location & Travel:

• Hybrid Remote - 2 Days a week at Guardian office in Bethlehem. PA, Holmdel, NJ, or New York, NY

Salary Range

$114,080.00 - $187,415.00

The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.

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