SECURITY ARCHITECT

$124,812 - $156,015/Yr

Sinch - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Chicago, IL

About the position

The Security Architect at Sinch will play a crucial role in shaping and implementing the company's security strategy. This position involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to design secure architecture solutions, conducting technical risk assessments, and defining security controls and procedures. The Security Architect will also provide guidance and mentorship to engineers and stakeholders, ensuring adherence to security best practices while staying updated on emerging security threats and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multiple teams to develop and determine the organization's security posture, contributing to the creation of security reference architectures and frameworks.
• Design robust security solutions for both cloud and on-premises applications, ensuring the highest level of protection.
• Conduct thorough security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and recommend effective improvements.
• Collaborate closely with IT and engineering teams to integrate and implement security measures into systems and processes.
• Stay up-to-date on emerging security threats and technologies, proactively mitigating risks to maintain a secure environment.
• Contribute to the development of security policies and guidelines to ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Provide technical support and assist in incident response efforts to address security incidents effectively.
• Architect enterprise-wide security strategies and solutions, aligning them with business objectives.
• Foster innovation in security architecture, incorporating advanced technologies and modern methodologies.
• Take the lead in designing security solutions for highly important and intricate systems.
• Work closely with top-level executives to define the organization's security goals.
• Be the point of contact for important security architecture decisions and incidents.
• Lead teams of diverse professionals in implementing large-scale security transformation initiatives.
• Represent the organization at industry conferences and contribute thought leadership in cybersecurity.
• Influence product and service direction by providing expert security architecture input to leadership.
• Develop and maintain relationships with external partners and vendors to stay ahead of security trends.
• Oversee the integration of security architecture into the organization's overall digital transformation strategy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong familiarity with security frameworks and standards such as NIST and ISO 27001.
• Expertise in security technologies, including firewalls and intrusion detection systems.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to collaborate effectively within a team.

Nice-to-haves

• Preferred certifications include CISM or CISSP, although they are not required.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Access to telehealth for all participants.
• Free virtual counseling resources through the global Employee Assistance Program.
• Roth and Pre-tax 401(k) options including an employer match for all participants.
• 5+ weeks of paid time off.
• Paid parental leave and family planning support through Maven.
• Flexible remote work offerings allowing you to work wherever you're most productive.
• Paid time off to support a volunteer program of your choice.