Senior Security Manager

SMART TECH SKILLS LLC•Tallahassee, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Security Architect / Information Security Manager is responsible for leading the development and implementation of enterprise information security standards, architecture, and governance practices. This role works closely with security leadership and enterprise architecture teams to ensure systems, applications, and processes meet established security and compliance requirements. The position provides oversight across projects and initiatives to strengthen organizational security posture and mitigate risk.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
7 or more years of IT experience with exposure to systems analysis, application development, and business planning
Experience managing teams and projects related to information security
Experience developing or supporting enterprise security architecture and standards
Strong understanding of security governance, risk management, and compliance practices
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience working within formal enterprise architecture frameworks
Experience supporting regulatory or compliance‑driven environments
Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent
Strong leadership and decision‑making capabilities
Strategic thinking with the ability to align security with business goals
Strong analytical and risk assessment skills
Effective communication with technical and non‑technical stakeholders
Ability to influence and drive organizational change
High attention to detail and commitment to security best practices
Collaborative approach with cross‑functional teams

Responsibilities

Lead the development and implementation of enterprise security architecture, standards, and best practices
Define technical security direction in collaboration with enterprise architecture teams
Evaluate solution options to ensure alignment with security requirements and organizational goals
Partner with security leadership to implement processes for auditing and addressing non‑compliance
Conduct assessments to ensure systems align with internal standards and industry security frameworks
Facilitate remediation and migration of non‑compliant environments to compliant states
Manage and contribute to the planning and implementation of security controls across IT projects
Ensure security requirements are integrated into system design, development, and deployment
Support enterprise initiatives by embedding security practices into project lifecycles
Evaluate, recommend, and assist in the implementation of security tools, platforms, and solutions
Identify opportunities to improve processes, tools, and controls to strengthen overall security posture
Conduct internal and external research to maintain alignment with evolving industry security standards
Recommend and implement improvements to work methods, procedures, and controls
Stay current with emerging threats, technologies, and best practices
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including IT, security, and business stakeholders
Provide leadership in managing security‑related projects and initiatives
Support IT leadership in executing approved projects and security programs