Senior Cybersecurity Analyst / Security Architect

Skills:

cybersecurity analysis and risk assessments, security and enterprise architecture frameworks.operational requirements into security controls, applying cybersecurity and privacy principles

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Cybersecurity Analyst / Security Architect with extensive experience in cybersecurity analysis, enterprise security architecture, and risk assessment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in developing, implementing, and managing security frameworks while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. This role requires excellent problem-solving, consultative, and communication skills to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct cybersecurity analysis and risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and recommend remediation strategies.

• Develop, implement, and manage security and enterprise architecture frameworks .

• Perform audits of policies, standards, procedures, and technical environments to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.

• Translate operational requirements into security controls , applying cybersecurity and privacy principles relevant to confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, and non-repudiation.

• Assess how security systems should work, including resilience and dependability capabilities , and determine the impact of operational or environmental changes.

• Apply network security architecture concepts , including defense-in-depth strategies, topology, protocols, and system components.

• Identify and secure critical infrastructure systems that may lack built-in security considerations.

• Prepare and deliver clear presentations and reports on complex security issues to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in cybersecurity, information technology security, computer science, computer engineering, management information systems, or related field .
  (Equivalent work experience may substitute for each year of required education — one year = 30 semester hours.)

• Experience: Minimum 8+ years in the following areas:

  • Cybersecurity or information security analysis

  • Security and enterprise architecture development and implementation

  • Security risk assessments and/or audits within federal and state regulatory frameworks

  • Applying network security architecture concepts and defense-in-depth principles

  • Strong consultative, analytical, and problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to articulate technical issues to all levels of stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

• Demonstrated ability to balance multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.