Cyber Security Architect

Client of Exceed IT Services

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Desired Candidate Profile

Assist in the development of a strategic security architecture vision including standards, policies, procedures that are aligned with overall business strategy and industry best practices and standards such ISO, NIST, SOC, etc
Review existing IT security architecture, identifying design gaps and recommending security enhancements
Determine security requirements by evaluating Organization business strategies and requirements, researching information security standards, conducting system security and vulnerability analyses and risk assessments, studying architecture/platform
Assist in the development of new security architectures, security policies, principles and standards as needed by actual or expected business change at Organization
Drive the integration of security systems with security operational processes at Organization, building on and improving those processes across the organization
Support IT Security Department in creating, reviewing and updating the information security strategy and roadmaps on a periodic basis
Perform the deployment, integration and initial configuration of all new security solutions and of any enhancements to existing security solutions at Organization
Upgrade security systems by monitoring security environment, identifying security gaps, evaluating and implementing enhancements
Research current as well as emerging security threats and design security architecture to mitigate threats where possible
Evaluate new and emerging security technologies for potential suitability in the Organization s environment
Develop Organization security architecture compliant with industry standards, global benchmarks, as well as governmental regulations
Report actual or suspected vulnerabilities/breaches in the confidentiality, integrity or availability of Data and Security breaches to Information Security Office
Develop, maintain, and execute a cloud security strategy aligned with the organization s business goals, risk appetite, and compliance requirements.
Architect and implement scalable, secure, and reliable cloud solutions using public, private, or hybrid cloud platforms.
Design cloud-native security architectures leveraging Zero Trust models, IAM policies, encryption standards, and secure networking configurations.
Lead cloud migration initiatives by conducting security architecture assessments and planning secure migration strategies.
Ensure compliance with security standards (e.g., ISO 27001, ISR, CSA) and cloud governance frameworks.
Design and implement data protection mechanisms including encryption, masking, and tokenization for data at rest, in transit, and in use.
Work closely with the IT team, applications, developers, and other stakeholders to integrate cloud solutions with existing systems and applications.
Maintain comprehensive documentation of cloud architecture and procedures