Job Description

Security architects will be a major part of any IT projects and initiatives within an organization. This is because they will need to design, plan, and maintain the security architectures around these projects or initiatives. They will work to maintain the highest level of security for an organization and will perform regular testing which may include items such as penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, and risk analysis.
They will stay up to date on changing technologies and be aware of emerging threats so that they can implement safeguards against those threats. They will generally manage and oversee the security team within an organization. Often, security architects will also be responsible for spearheading security awareness programs.
Security Architect's duties includes:
Managing and maintaining current system security measures as well as implementing new and improved systems.
Ensure that the principle of least privilege is applied to all employees
Execute and maintain Identity & Access Management (IAM) security architecture
Perform security reviews of third-party software and services
Manage and oversee security awareness training initiatives
Performing on-going security tests such as vulnerability scanning and risk analysis
Required Technical and Professional Expertise
Networking. Security architects will play a major role in the building and maintenance of computer networks. For this reason, security architects must have an in-depth and advanced knowledge of computer networking principles. It should be a primary focus of anyone hoping to join the field to become an expert in computer networking.
Malware analysis. In order to be an effective security architect and protect the network against malware, general knowledge of malware and malware analysis is necessary.
Management skills. As this is a management role, its vital that those seeking a career as a security architect posse the skills to manage both a project and a team of employees.
Risk management. A large portion of a security architects job is risk management, therefore having a strong understanding of risk management fundamentals is key.
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience
Malware analysis. In order to be an effective security architect and protect the network against malware, general knowledge of malware and malware analysis is necessary.
Management skills. As this is a management role, its vital that those seeking a career as a security architect posse the skills to manage both a project and a team of employees.
Risk management. A large portion of a security architects job is risk management, therefore having a strong understanding of risk management fundamentals is key.

Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred Education
Master's Degree
Education: Any Graduate
Industry: IT-Hardware/Networking, Telecom

Skills Required