Head of Cyber Security Architecture in TEXAS METROPOLITAN AREA

I have a full time opportunity for a Head of Cybersecurity Architecture & Engineering with one of our leading enterprise organizations. This role will revamp and mature the company's current architecture and lead of team of 50 + Cybersecurity staff.

This role reports directly to the CISO.

It is 3 Days onsite *** Relocation assistance is provided if needed

Please see hyphenated job description below

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive cybersecurity architecture framework that aligns with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Build, mentor, and lead a team of cybersecurity architects and engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• In collaboration with the security awareness team, provide guidance and training on security best practices to IT teams, developers, and business units.
• Act as a senior advisor to executives and key stakeholders on cybersecurity risks and strategies.
• Oversee the design, deployment, and maintenance of security technologies, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, endpoint protection, encryption, and cloud security controls.
• Lead security technology evaluations and recommend solutions to enhance the organization’s security posture.
• Ensure security tools and processes integrate seamlessly with IT and DevOps environments.
• Collaborate with risk management teams to assess and mitigate cybersecurity risks across the organization.
• Ensure architecture designs and related implementations follow the appropriate regulatory frameworks and industry standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR and PCI-DSS.
• Threat Intelligence & Incident Response Support
• Collaborate with security operations teams to enhance threat intelligence, detection, and response capabilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in operating and managing a vulnerability management program in a large enterprise environment with a global footprint.
• Ability to engage stakeholders at different levels to drive vulnerability reduction across the environment.
• Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong ability to influence and collaborate across cross-functional teams.
• Experience with automated vulnerability management tools and processes.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance requirements and audit processes.
• Ability to stay current with the latest cybersecurity trends and threats.
• Strong Knowledge Security Architecture frameworks and cybersecurity frameworks/standards (NIST, ISO 27001, CMMC)
• Extensive experience in a vulnerabilty management leadership role.
• CISSP certification or one of the following certifications: CISM, OSCP or GIAC
• Bachelor’s degree or higher

Lori Sklarski

Senior Technical Recruiter, PRI Technology

Lori.sklarski@pritechnology.com

Direct:(973)-354-2797

Office: 973.732.5454 x27

Cell: 973.432.9968

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