Kforce is looking for a Cyber Security Principal Architect for an opportunity with a large client in the Kansas City, MO area.
Responsibilities:
Develop a complete understanding of the client's technology and information systems
Design, build, implement, and support enterprise-class security systems
Serve as a technical liaison and align the IT and Operations Technology (OT) organizational units to ensure production facilities, operations and systems are following security best practices
Identify and communicate current and emerging security threats
Design security architecture elements to mitigate threats as they emerge
Plan, research, and design robust security architectures for IT projects
Perform or supervise vulnerability testing, risk analyses and security assessments
Create solutions that balance business requirements with information and cybersecurity requirements
Identify security design gaps in existing and proposed architectures and recommend changes or enhancements
Test security systems to ensure they behave as expected
Provide guidance to security and IT teams
Create and update security policies, procedures and/or standards as needed
Respond to security-related incidents and provide thorough remedial solutions and analysis
Regularly communicate vital information, security needs and priorities to leadership
Work within the changing compliance requirements of NERC-CIP and others that may arise
Keep up to date with the latest cybersecurity trends, threats and technologies and provide guidance to the organization accordingly
Creating detailed diagrams, requirements, implementation plans, processes, and procedures to document network architecture, and implementation of solutions and their operations
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science is highly preferred
The ideal candidate will have at least ten years of progressive technology and cybersecurity experience with at least 5 years of demonstrated experience with cybersecurity systems and 5 years of demonstrated experience with OT/ICS systems
Demonstrated work experience with design and implementation of security standards/regulations and/or contractual information security requirements
Demonstrated work experience in OT/ICS systems design, implementation, and/or administration, preferably with critical infrastructure sectors such as energy, utilities, or transportation
Demonstrated work experience with OT/ICS network communication protocols (DCS, PLCs, Modbus, OPC, SCADA)
Demonstrated work experience with creating security objectives, operational objectives, and tradeoffs associated with the network design process
Demonstrated work experience in security risk management, network security, identity and access management authorization and authentication methods, data protection and security monitoring and alerting technologies
Experience creating and presenting cybersecurity information to IT, OT and Business Stakeholders
Demonstrated work experience with network protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, DHCP, DNS, and HTTP
Demonstrated interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution
Knowledge of cryptology and encryption algorithms (e.g., IPSEC, AES, GRE, IKE, MD5, SHA, 3DES)
Desired Skills:
Operational security implementation and management
Network Architecture and Network Topology
Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST, ISO & CIS
Network security standards and their implementation in compliance to corporate security policies
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless
and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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