Job Details

POSITION TITLE: TECHNICAL SECURITY ARCHITECT

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor degree or equivalent required; Bachelor degree in IT related field preferred
• Seven to twelve years of experience in the development and implementation of information security systems required
• Experience or detailed technical knowledge of securing applications, operating systems and networks required
• Experience or detailed knowledge of security technology including: Next Generation Firewalls, Email Security, network monitoring, Identity Access Solutions and endpoint security devices required
• Working knowledge of: risk assessment products; IS automated tools; various authentication schemes (including Active Directory); browser security functionality; policy development; data privacy; and common information security issues preferred

MAJOR DUTIES:
• Works across multiple technology teams to effectively identify our technology vision.
• Ensures the overall environment continuously evolves to support the firm's objectives, across investment management, trading, IM operations, compliance, product development, marketing, sales, corporate management, etc.
• Create an Information Security Strategy that works across the enterprise to enable the secure use of leading edge technology.
• Assist in building a strategic roadmap that implements the strategy by properly sequencing people, process and technology solutions.
• Execute the strategic roadmap by streamlining the overall suite of security tools, and making cost effective and optimized investment in emerging security technology.
• Provide security expertise for security-relevant enterprise initiatives such as data governance, account administration, and governance processes.
• Assists in establishing and maintaining standards and policies related to Information Security.

EXPLANATORY COMMENTS
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Effective people management and customer service skills
• Demonstrates a cooperative attitude and effective interpersonal and communication skills with clients, coworkers and vendors.
• Demonstrates flexibility and the ability to work as a member of a team
• Possess the ability to facilitate technical discussions and negotiate resolutions when there are differing technical opinions