Information Security Architect

Min 6 yrs required

Full-time

No

## Information Security Architect

The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City is looking for talented cybersecurity professionals to join their Information Security Architecture team. In this role, the Information Security Architect will have ownership over how to reduce security risks by identifying security challenges, developing innovative technical solutions and implementing them with the broader team. They will inform on emerging and existing threats, define best practices to meet their challenges and ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information assets.

This position is ideal for candidates with interests in code analysis, security-as-code strategies and secure implementations for on-premise and cloud environments.

## Key Activities:

* Engineering
* Implements hardened and secured infrastructure workloads
* Deploys infrastructure as code (IAC) and policy as code (PAC) as part of a DevSecOps capability
* Continually enforces security on the workload either by immutability or by implementing additional security measures
* Consults and provides information security expertise to support various projects
* Evaluates and implements security products and/or processes to enhance productivity and effectiveness for various platforms and initiatives
* Implements and consults on secure continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, evaluating code and/or applications, or creating code to facilitate the process
* Architectural
* Researches current security threats, techniques, and landscapes
* Evaluates secure design strategies to identify and recommend improvements to potential security design problems
* Creates, analyzes and revises existing system logic and documentation
* Identifies gaps/opportunities for enhancements to workflows and processes for enhancing the detection and response lifecycle
* Acts as a technical or security advisor in our risk management processes
* Takes ownership and manages information security projects that vary in size and scope depending on requirements
* Monitors information security policy compliance using security tooling
* Supports leadership's decision-making processes through timely analysis of and additions to viable solutions
* Mentors junior members of the team

## Qualifications:

* Typically requires at least 6 years of relevant experience
* Bachelor’s degree specializing in an information technology field from an accredited college or university, or equivalent combination of directly related education and/or work experience. Master’s degree specializing in an information technology field from an accredited college or university, or equivalent combination of directly related education and/or work experience preferred
* Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), CSSLP, CCSP, AWS Security certification or other IS industry certification required
* Must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future
* This position has additional screening requirements due to the information accessed while performing the job. These additional screenings would be initiated at the time of offer acceptance and can take up to a couple of months to be completed
* This position is a hybrid role that will be subject to be onsite 20% of the time at an FRB location in either Kansas City, Denver, Omaha, or Oklahoma City

## Benefits

The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City offers a comprehensive benefits package that goes beyond the basics, featuring:

* Market-leading Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
* Competitive Compensation
* Flexible Work Environment
* 401k/Thrift Plan
* Tuition Reimbursement
* Professional Development Opportunities
* Pension Plan
* Flexible Spending Accounts
* Life Insurance
* Vacation & Personal Time
* Paid Holidays
* Parental Leave
* Adoption Assistance
* Onsite Fitness Center
* Onsite Cafeteria
* Free Parking
* Additional Convenience Benefits, Discounts and More

## Salary Information

The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Not applicable

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, 401k/Thrift Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, Professional Development Opportunities, Pension Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Vacation & Personal Time, Paid Holidays, Parental Leave, Adoption Assistance, Onsite Fitness Center, Onsite Cafeteria, Free Parking, Additional Convenience Benefits, Discounts

Not specified

Code Analysis, Security-as-code, Cloud Environments, Risk Assessment, Security Products, Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, Technical Advising, Project Management, Compliance Monitoring, Data Analysis, Solution Development, Mentoring, Communication, Teamwork

Bachelor's degree in an information technology field, Master's degree preferred

Interested candidates can apply through the company's website or job posting platform.

Qualification and Experience Bachelor's degree in an information technology field, Master's degree preferred, Certified Information Systems Security Professional or other relevant industry certification

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