Role:Senior Security Architect, Network Engineer Location:Topeka, KS Job Responsibilities Primary Duties: Researches, evaluates and recommends security-related hardware and software, including developing business cases for security investments. Works with business units and with other risk functions to identify security requirements, using methods that may include risk and business impact assessments. Components of this activity include but are not limited to: Business system analysis Communication, facilitation and consensus building Coordinates and completes security standard, process and procedure documentation. Performs periodic quality assurance to ensure that system, network and application configurations meet security standards. Works with IT security leadership to develop strategies and plans to enforce security requirements and address identified risks. Reports to management concerning residual risk, vulnerabilities and other security exposures, including misuse of assets and noncompliance. Participates in 24x7 on call coverage rotation. Plays an advisory role in application development or acquisition projects to assess security requirements and controls and to ensure that security controls are implemented as planned. Collaborates on critical IT projects to ensure that security issues are addressed throughout the project life cycle. Works with IT department and members of the security team to identify, select and implement technical controls. Advises security administrators on normal and exception-based processing of security authorization requests. IT Security Architecture Assists in the development of security architecture and security policies, principles and standards. Researches, evaluates, designs, tests, recommends and plans the implementation of new or updated IT security technologies. Researches and assesses new threats and security alerts, and recommends remedial actions. Provides education and guidance for security activities in the system development life cycle (SDLC) and application development efforts. Participates in organizational projects, as required. Qualifications Educational Qualifications Minimum of eight (8) years\' IT Network Engineer or Network Security Engineering experience. Bachelor\'s degree in information technology or equivalent work experience. Advanced degree in network security or IT security a plus. Security+ or CISSP Certification. Vendor specific security certifications preferred.
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