IT Security Architect #1023407

Company: FastTek Global
Location: Lansing
Posted on: May 1, 2025

Job Description:

Lansing, Michigan IT Security Architect #1023407Job Description:Top Skills:

• 3-5+ years of experience in security engineering, technology or an architect role within a complex business environment
• Knowledge of the intricacies related to NIST, FERPA, HIPAA, SOX, PCI and state privacy laws
• 3-5+ years of experience with hosted and cloud services, especially SaaS and PaaS, and the related security implications and control approaches
• Strong understanding of security tenets, such as encryption/key management, network design, access control and incident containmentPreferred Skills & Experiences:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
  • Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISA, GSECPosition Summary:
    • As a critical member of the DPSCD's Technology Infrastructure Team, the Information Security Engineer is responsible for the implementation and maintenance of security solutions, policies and standards for the District.
    • The Information Security Engineer leads the assessment, development and implementation of technical plans and strategies to ensure optimal health and security of the District network and data center.
    • This team member is also charged with identifying opportunities for improvement, expansion and innovation.Qualifications:Education:
      • Bachelor's degree (preferred) or equivalent work experience.
      • Industry certifications, such as CISSP, CISA, GSEC, etc. (preferred)Experience:
        • Five (2) years of experience in security engineering, technology or an architect role within a complex business environment
        • Strong understanding of security tenets, such as encryption/key management, network design, access control and incident containment
        • Knowledge of the intricacies related to NIST, FERPA, HIPAA, SOX, PCI and state privacy laws
        • Experience in other parts of IT as an administrator or engineer in a non-security role
        • Experience with hosted and cloud services, especially SaaS and PaaS, and the related security implications and control approaches
        • Thorough understanding of risk management principles and processes
        • Experience in policy/standard creation and acceptance
        • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
        • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interact with all stakeholders
        • Ability to think analytically and creativelyPosition Job Responsibilities:
          • Under the direction of the Enterprise Architect, the Information Security Engineer shall:
          • Works with the senior members of the Infrastructure Department to help set strategic direction for information security initiatives, processes and standards
          • Researches, evaluates and drives next-generation security technologies and concepts to keep security ahead of the curve
          • Builds relationships and collaborates with other architects across IT to ensure all visions are aligned
          • Conducts and attends project meetings to provide security and governance input throughout project lifecycles
          • Helps to influence decision-makers in the areas of secure network design, access/authentication controls, IaaS and others
          • Coordinates risk assessments of IT projects and systems
          • Creates, refines, delivers and evangelizes information security standards to be used throughout the enterprise that balance business needs and external requirements
          • Works with Infrastructure Team Architects to create end-to-end security solutions involving a mix of technical and organizational requirements
          • Monitors changes in the legislative, regulatory and contractual landscape to ensure that the information security program is always at least one step ahead
          • Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor.Additional Info:At FastTek Global, Our Purpose is Our People and Our Planet. We come to work each day and are reminded we are helping people find their success stories. Also, Doing the right thing is our mantra. We act responsibly, give back to the communities we serve and have a little fun along the way.We have been doing this with pride, dedication and plain, old-fashioned hard work for 24 years! FastTek Global is a financially strong, privately held company that is 100% consultant and client focused.We've differentiated ourselves by being fast, flexible, creative and honest. Throw out everything you've heard, seen, or felt about every other IT Consulting company. We do unique things and we do them for Fortune 10, Fortune 500, and technology start-up companies.Our benefits are second to none and thanks to our flexible benefit options you can choose the benefits you need or want, options include:
            • Medical and Dental (FastTek pays majority of the medical program)
            • Vision
            • Personal Time Off (PTO) Program
            • Long Term Disability (100% paid)
            • Life Insurance (100% paid)
            • 401(k) with immediate vesting and 3% (of salary) dollar-for-dollar matchPlus, we have a lucrative employee referral program and an employee recognition culture.FastTek Global was named one of the Top Work Places in Michigan by the Detroit Free Press in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023!
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