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Security Architect

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In-Office
New York, NY, USA
Mid level
In-Office
New York, NY, USA
Mid level
Designs and evaluates security architecture, performs vulnerability analyses and penetration testing, develops security requirements and test scripts, monitors compliance and incident response, implements security improvements, and communicates recommendations to engineering teams.
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Company Description

TekWissen provides a unique portfolio of innovative capabilities that seamlessly combines clients insights, strategy, design, software engineering and systems integration. Our tightly integrated offerings are tailored to each clients requirements and span the services spectrum from Application Development/Maintenance testing, IT Consulting & staffing for IT Infrastructure Management through strategic consulting and industry-oriented business process.

Job Description

Experience with penetration testing tools - Burp Suite, Kali Linux, Metasploit, NMAP, SQLMap, Cain and Able, Ettercap, etc

Required: (Only W2 contract)

• Determines security requirements by evaluating business strategies and requirements; researching information security standards; conducting system security and vulnerability analyses and risk assessments; studying architecture/platform; identifying integration issues; preparing cost estimates.

• Feed high level architectural ideas, low technical code snippets, security re-design component framework modules, etc. back to the respective Engineering Team(s) for review and work closely with them to improve the overall system.

• Understand the big picture of impact of changes and secure interfaces improvements in the overall environment

• Plans security systems by evaluating network and security technologies; developing requirements for local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), virtual private networks (VPNs), routers, firewalls, and related security and network devices; adhering to industry standards.

• Verifies security systems by developing and implementing test scripts.

• Maintains security by monitoring and ensuring compliance to standards, policies, and procedures; conducting incident response analyses; developing and conducting training programs.

• Upgrades security systems by monitoring security environment; identifying security gaps; evaluating and implementing enhancements.

• Prepares system security reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.

• Self-motivated and detail-oriented.

• Excellent communication (oral and written), interpersonal, organizational, and presentation skills.

Additional Information

Thanks & Regards,

Aravind Jakku

aravind.j-tekwissen.com

734-619-8931

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