Technical Security Architect

Federated Hermes, Inc. • Pittsburgh, PA

48d • Onsite

About The Position

Works across multiple technology teams to effectively identify our technology vision. Ensures the overall environment continuously evolves to support the firm's objectives, across investment management, trading, IM operations, compliance, product development, marketing, sales, corporate management, etc. Create an Information Security Strategy that works across the enterprise to enable the secure use of leading edge technology. Assist in building a strategic roadmap that implements the strategy by properly sequencing people, process and technology solutions. Execute the strategic roadmap by streamlining the overall suite of security tools, and making cost effective and optimized investment in emerging security technology. Provide security expertise for security-relevant enterprise initiatives such as data governance, account administration, and governance processes. Assists in establishing and maintaining standards and policies related to Information Security.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree or equivalent required; Bachelor degree in IT related field preferred
• Seven to twelve years of experience in the development and implementation of information security systems required
• Experience or detailed technical knowledge of securing applications, operating systems and networks required
• Experience or detailed knowledge of security technology including: Next Generation Firewalls, Email Security, network monitoring, Identity Access Solutions and endpoint security devices required
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Effective people management and customer service skills
• Demonstrates a cooperative attitude and effective interpersonal and communication skills with clients, coworkers and vendors.
• Demonstrates flexibility and the ability to work as a member of a team
• Possess the ability to facilitate technical discussions and negotiate resolutions when there are differing technical opinions

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of: risk assessment products; IS automated tools; various authentication schemes (including Active Directory); browser security functionality; policy development; data privacy; and common information security issues preferred

Responsibilities

• Works across multiple technology teams to effectively identify our technology vision.
• Ensures the overall environment continuously evolves to support the firm's objectives, across investment management, trading, IM operations, compliance, product development, marketing, sales, corporate management, etc.
• Create an Information Security Strategy that works across the enterprise to enable the secure use of leading edge technology.
• Assist in building a strategic roadmap that implements the strategy by properly sequencing people, process and technology solutions.
• Execute the strategic roadmap by streamlining the overall suite of security tools, and making cost effective and optimized investment in emerging security technology.
• Provide security expertise for security-relevant enterprise initiatives such as data governance, account administration, and governance processes.
• Assists in establishing and maintaining standards and policies related to Information Security.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees