Security Architect

Responsibilities

• Security Architecture: Develop, maintain, and enforce security architectures and standards for our software products.
• Threat Modeling: Conduct comprehensive threat modeling assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities and risks.
• Risk Management: Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to protect our software and data.
• Innovation: Stay abreast of the latest security trends and technologies, and incorporate them into our security practices.
• Compliance: Ensure that our software products comply with relevant security regulations and industry standards.
• Collaboration: Work closely with development teams to integrate security into the software development lifecycle.
• Incident Response: Provide technical guidance and support during security incidents.
• Education and Awareness: Conduct security training and awareness programs for development teams and other stakeholders.
• Security Guidelines and Tools: Contribute the development and maintenance of secure-development guidelines and standards. Manage security tools, provide training, and assist developers in utilizing these tools and interpreting reports.
• Code and Design Reviews: Initiate and participate in code reviews, design reviews, and other critical assessments to ensure security standards are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in software development
• 3+ years of experience in software security
• Strong understanding of security principles, including authentication, authorization, encryption, and vulnerability management.
• Experience with security frameworks and methodologies (e.g., OWASP, NIST, ISO 27001).
• Knowledge of programming languages, scripting, and security tools.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.