Government Security Operations Architect

Geotab•Detroit, MI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are always looking for amazing talent who can contribute to our growth and deliver results! Geotab is seeking a Government Security Operations Architect who will deliver secure, compliant designs and architectures for solutions hosted in Geotab’s cloud-based telematics platform, geared toward our public sector customers. The projects will vary in scope, complexity, and affected business area. If you love technology, and are keen to join an industry leader — we would love to hear from you!! As a Government Security Operations Architect, your key area of responsibility will be holistically evaluating designs and architecture, applying deep technical expertise to understand business impacts, and recommending new solutions to meet security compliance requirements. You will be responsible for owning System Diagrams for the GTP Gov environment, performing risk assessments, and ensuring security strategies are applied correctly across public sector programs. You will need to work closely with cross-functional teams, including architecture and development teams, as well as communicate with various stakeholders to translate business requirements into secure technical solutions. To be successful in this role, you will be a curious and driven self-motivated professional with exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment. In addition, the successful candidate will have strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an ability to identify needs, build consensus, and manage multiple projects through completion.

Requirements

5-7 years of experience in secure design and architecture for cloud-based environments (FedRAMP or NIST 800-171 preferred)
10+ years of overall experience in information technology and security.
Expert-level knowledge of Cloud Computing, containerization and kubernetes (GCP preferred) as well as experience with SaaS, Software Development.
Lifecycle (SDLC), security, CI/CD and risk management best practices.
Subject Matter Expertise in Security Compliance Frameworks such as ISO27001, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, and FedRAMP.
Post-Secondary Diploma/Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; professional certifications like CISSP, CKA, CKS or Cloud certifications are highly valued.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage with all levels of the organization and contribute to publications/whitepapers.
Strong team-player with an entrepreneurial mindset, comfortable working independently in a flat, remote-friendly organization.

Responsibilities

Provide architecture security reviews of key initiatives by evaluating existing or proposed solutions to determine impact and provide recommendations.
Perform risk assessments of proposed and existing system architectures for compliance with security controls and best practices.
Act as the prime contact for security-related architecture artifacts, including developing, maintaining, and promoting artifacts across all lines of business.
Ensure Geotab security strategies, policies, and standards are applied correctly across all public sector programs and contribute to new secure architecture governance structures.
Set architectural direction and provide technical leadership and advisory services to the business while mediating conflicts between varied stakeholders.
Recognize and follow emerging technologies, understanding how to apply and drive adoption in a secure and compliant manner.
Lead compliance-related discussions regarding system architectures and the impact of changes on security control requirements.