Position: Network Security Engineer/Architect
Type: W2/C2C
Location: Troy, MI(Hybrid)
Note: Looking for only local candidates in MI state.
Job Description:
- Establishes a strategic security architecture vision, including standards and frameworks that are aligned with overall business strategy.
- Provides a holistic view of information security across business, information, application and technology requirements.
- Provides architectural oversight and direction for system-wide security technology.
- Acts as the subject matter expert for architecting, designing, and implementing information security services using best practices approach.
- Stays abreast of new and emerging security products and technologies and integrates them into security architecture design when appropriate.
- Reviews existing architecture, identify design gaps, and recommends security enhancements.
- Develops and interprets security policies and procedures.
- Drafts system-wide security standards and guidelines for system configuration.
- Mentors and educates security analysts, senior security analysts and information security officers.
- Understands current as well as emerging security threats and designs security architecture to mitigate threats where possible.
- Collaborates with various teams throughout TIS and engages in system-wide technology initiatives to ensure information security and compliance considerations are represented in future state decisions.
- Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related business field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must possess a thorough knowledge of information security practices (technical, operational, and administrative).
- Must possess certification in a technical information security discipline such as: CISM, CISSP, CCSP, CCNP
- Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive experience in information security.
- Experience/knowledge of application systems, network architecture, multiple platforms and new technologies from a security perspective to include, but not limited to: Firewalls; Intrusion Detection/Protection Systems; Operating Systems (UNIX, Windows); Networking (switches, routers, protocols, etc.); Network Services and Security Vulnerabilities; Network Architecture; Remote Access; Multi-factor Authentication; Platform Security (Application, Database, OS); Antivirus; Federated Identity Management; Cryptography; Active Directory; and high-level programming languages required Three (8) years' experience working with an Architecture Framework preferred .
- Ability to apply advanced technical knowledge and analytical skills within information security using diverse technologies in a complex security environment.
- Must possess outstanding communications and interpersonal skills, and the ability to problem-solve. Must be team oriented, supportive, and committed to excellence and possess high level of initiative and self-motivation with demonstrated work ethic.
- Must be committed to continual personal and professional growth, possess a pro-active approach with a willingness to “go the extra mile” every time for the customer.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and to effectively adapt to rapidly changing technology and business needs with demonstrated ability to prioritize projects and workload.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $50.00 - $60.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
Experience level:
Schedule:
Work Location: On the road
