Cloud Securiy Architect

Description

This position reviews proposed changes & projects associated with cloud and hosting services used by VITA and the executive branch agencies of the Commonwealth for security impacts and assists in recommending secure options to meet business needs. This position also evaluates new products and vendor offerings for use within VITA and the executive branch agencies and develops Commonwealth and VITA security architecture policies and procedures. Additionally, this position will work to maintain close contact with internal and external security organizations and constantly monitor the potential security threats and the associated remediation actions. Comprehensive experience in industry or state; Substantial technical experience in one or more of the following LAN/WAN networking, Systems Administration of both Windows and Linux based platforms, firewalls, IDS/IPS design and implementation, computer forensic techniques, databases, web and mail servers, and general systems design and operation; Skilled in interpreting complex information and providing informed analysis; Experience performing reviews of proposed changes & projects relative to the security of an IT environment; Comprehensive experience in the development and presentation of information security architecture policies, standards and procedures; Experience in monitoring IT environments for compliance with information security architecture policies and standards; Proficient with the Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; Proven ability to lead and manage teams and projects and Excellent communication and presentation skills. High School Graduate or equivalent. Skill Required / Desired Amount of Experience technical experience Required 7 Years reviews of proposed changes to the security of an IT environment Required 3 Years development and presentation of Information Security Architecture policies standards and procedures Required 3 Years monitoring IT environments for compliance with Information Security Architecture Required 3 Years Cloud and Hosting services Required 2 Years monitor potential security threats and associated remediation actions Required 2 Years evaluate new products and vendor offerings Required 2 Years