Security Architect

Member Driven Technologies•Great Falls, MT

44d•Hybrid

About The Position

The role of the Security Architect at MDT is to ensure that security requirements necessary to protect MDT's mission, vision and business processes are adequately addressed. The Security Architect is responsible for designing and implementing comprehensive security solutions and strategies. This role serves as a key security and technical advisor and strategist, partnering with technology, development, and business teams to ensure secure-by-design solutions across the organization’s technology landscape.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience in Computer Science.
Ten years of experience as a Security Architect or similar role, with a focus on cloud security and Zero Trust architecture.
Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and associated security controls.
Experience designing and implementing Zero Trust architectures, including network segmentation, secure access controls, and strong authentication mechanisms.
Experience with designing and implementing Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN).
Experience with the design and integration of security into the SDLC by implementing secure coding standards, automated security testing (SAST, DAST), and vulnerability scanning.
In-depth understanding of SSO protocols and standards (e.g., SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect) and their implementation.
Technical understanding of threat actor attack techniques.
Familiarity with security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001, CIS Controls).
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex security requirements and recommend appropriate solutions.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Self-motivated and ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
Well organized and attentive to detail.
Strong leadership abilities.
Project management skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSK, or CCSP are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Design and implement security controls for cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
Monitor and review cloud service provider security policies to help ensure compliance with organizational requirements.
Partner with Enterprise Architects and Development teams to ensure security best practices and principles are embedded in their workflows.
Conduct security assessments and risk analysis to identify vulnerabilities and propose mitigation strategies within the Zero Trust framework.
Design and implement Zero Trust principles and frameworks to enhance the security posture of our systems and networks.
Design and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines with integrated security checks to "shift security left," ensuring vulnerabilities are identified early in the development process.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define access policies, user authentication mechanisms, and secure connectivity across various environments.
Design and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deploy secure SSO solutions with identity providers (IdPs), directory services, and third-party applications for seamless and centralized authentication and authorization across multiple applications and systems.
Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into effective security controls and solutions.
Make recommendations to reduce risks.
Supports administration of the enterprise security infrastructure including, but not limited to, the systems supporting: network security monitoring, two-factor authentication, web application firewalls, vulnerability management, endpoint detection and response, data loss prevention, and enterprise logging.
Supports incident response processes.
Compiles metrics for leadership.
Assists in installing, implementing, and maintaining security software.
Maintains the availability, patching, and operational functionality of assigned security systems.
Evaluates new security tools, products, and solutions for applicability to security needs.
Makes recommendations regarding purchase of security products.
Ensures MDT’s reputation is maintained internally and externally.
Ensures appropriate levels of security and confidentiality are always maintained.
Acts as a representative of MDT with business and professional organizations and external IT contacts.
Keeps management informed of area activities and any significant concerns.
Attends and participates in meetings as required.
Completes accurate tickets, reports, records, and other documentation as necessary.
Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and security best practices to proactively identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.
Responsible for working with the security team and other departments to ensure work is flowing effectively and timely throughout the organization.
Assists in setting department and company standard practices and procedures.
Responsible for working with company vendors to ensure the delivery of products or services is successful.
Acts as a subject matter expert for co-workers and fosters a culture of continuous learning and cross-training.
Assigned to the on-call rotation to support security operations.
Stays informed of trends and changes in the information security field.
Completes special projects and research studies as required.
Keeps work area clean, secure, and well maintained