Information Security Architect

Min 6 yrs required

Full-time

No

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# Information Security Architect

## Overview
The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City (FRBKC) is looking for qualified, experienced Information Security Architects that have deep expertise in one or more of the following areas: Infrastructure Security Architecture (. network, middleware and compute stacks), Application and API Security Architecture, IAM Architecture Security with a focus on MFA, IdP, Certificates and OAuth, AWS Security Architecture, Salesforce Security Architecture. As an Information Security Architect you will be responsible for designing and developing security architectures for systems that reside in on-prem and cloud environments based on security requirements, risk, resiliency needs and best practices.

## Job Responsibilities

- Designing and developing security architectures for systems that reside in on-prem and cloud environments based on security requirements, risk, resiliency needs and best practices.
- Creating architectures that minimize cyber risks impacting the integrity, availability, or confidentiality of FRFS organizational assets.
- Developing differentiated security patterns based on business requirements and/or sensitivity of the assets being protected. ., critical payment systems vs. systems that host publicly available information.
- Executing threat model analysis and authoring detailed patterns and standards to identify & reduce risk.
- Representing cyber security in the development and implementation of the overall enterprise architecture. Acting as the ambassador and senior technical representative for security while engaging with other senior technical leaders.
- Partnering with platform, application development and operational teams to develop the appropriate security patterns, and processes for FRFS technologies cloud infrastructures.
- Directly influencing security improvements across the entire technology stack
- Analyzing, designing, and developing roadmaps and implementation plans
- Participating in policy development, standards, guidelines, and procedures
- Evaluating the current architecture to identify security weaknesses and developing opportunities for improvements.
- Researching and evaluating emerging technology, against the Financial Services industry, and the current threat landscape
- Providing leadership, guidance, and mentoring others
- Contributing to the vision, strategy, values, and priorities that help the FRFS enterprise achieve its mission, as a member of the FRFS Technology Team.
- Developing close relationships with key stakeholders and external partners to ensure contemporary thinking, including the FRFS Technology Leadership Team, FRFS Leadership Team, and National IT stakeholders, with particular emphasis on collaboration with the Office of the Chief Information Security Officer to ensure complementary actions and avoid duplicative services.

## 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) certification or other IS industry certification required. Senior understanding of subject. Has in-depth and/or breadth of knowledge in discipline. Performs work independently with limited supervision and direction. Serves as a resource for less experienced staff.
- Applicants 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. You can begin work before the screening is completed; however, continued employment is contingent on acceptable screening results. The areas screened may include education/employment verification, criminal history, credit history, and reference checks.

## Locations
The primary desired work location for this position is Kansas City, but candidates that live anywhere in the continental US will be considered equally. Candidates that live near one of our Reserve Bank locations will be provided some work from home flexibility. Rules for hybrid work arrangements differs from Bank to Bank and should be discussed during the interview process. This position will require you to travel as much as 15% of the time.

Locations include:
- Kansas City, MO
- St. Louis, MO
- Cleveland, OH
- Chicago, IL
- Philadelphia, PA
- San Francisco, CA
- Minneapolis, MN
- Atlanta, GA
- Boston, MA
- Dallas, TX
- Remote
- Richmond, VA

## Salary and Benefits
The Information Security Architect position is a full-time, regular position with competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Market-leading Medical, Dental, and 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 and More…

*Subject to change based on district

Not specified

Medical, Dental, and 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 and More.

Not specified

Security Architecture, Risk Management, Cloud Computing, Compliance, Automation, SDLC, Infrastructure as Code, DAST, SAST, Threat Modeling, CI/CD, Security Monitoring, Incident Response, Diversity and Inclusion.

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

Apply online through the company's website or email your resume and cover letter to the provided email address.

Qualification and Experience Bachelor's degree in an information technology field, Master's degree preferred. Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification or other IS industry certification required.

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