Enterprise Cybersecurity Architect (Remote)

 Requisition #: 15180 

 

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Summary / Role Purpose

The Ansys Government Initiatives (AGI) Enterprise Security Architect is a direct report to the AGI Director of Cybersecurity and will work closely with various functional units within the company to ensure proposed solutions and technologies for both on prem and cloud are secured to the required Cybersecurity standards outlined by the company and applicable regulations. They will act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to other functional units within the company as it pertains to security configurations, vulnerabilities, industry best practices and documentation requirements.  They will act as the primary lead for Cybersecurity as it pertains to company Architecture Review Boards (ARBs), represent Cybersecurity in various meetings pertaining to proposed engineering modifications and mentor existing team members on architecture principles and practices. Telework capabilities are available for the right candidate with required travel to HQ in Exton, PA at the discretion of the AGI Director of Cybersecurity. 

 

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities 

• Oversee and ensure successful execution of all configuration, implementation and maintenance of host-based firewalls, intrusion prevention system (IPS), anti-virus (AV) software, SELinux, network firewalls, IPS, SIEMs and proxies 

• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for various security tools utilized within the environment  

• Oversee and ensure the successful development and deployment of countermeasures for network and hosts systems based on open source intelligence (OSINT) or behavioral analysis 

• Create and maintain various architectural diagrams in alignment with industry standards (e.g. DODAF) 

• Work with various engineering functional units with the company as a SME for FEDRAMP and US Government requirements relevant to internal/external technologies employed/proposed 

• Oversee and drive the technical implementation of various Cybersecurity roadmap items defined by the AGI Director of Cybersecurity 

 

Minimum Education/Certification Requirements and Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology from an accredited college/university or related work experience  

• Minimum of five (5) years of actively supporting IT or Cybersecurity Operations  

• Minimum two (2) years performing Security Operations Center (SOC) functions such as incident responder, security investigator, advanced security analyst or security engineer/architect 

• Proficiency in at least two (2) scripting languages 

• Familiarity with SDLC and CI/CD processes and technologies 

• Proficiency in DoD and US Government cybersecurity requirements (e.g. DFARS, NISPOM) 

• Compliant with DoD IAT Level II  

• Must be able to obtain or currently have a DoD or DHS Top Secret with SCI Eligibility  

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills 

• Detail oriented with a strong written communication skill 

 

Preferred Qualifications and Skills 

• Current technical understanding of hardware and softwar