TAS-AGT - Principal Architect - Solution Architect - Network & IT Security

Job Description :

The ideal candidate must embrace an entrepreneurial mind-set and demeanour. He / she will lead a team of technical and analytical resources to deliver client objectives and meet billable targets. Must possess a strong working knowledge of network and IT systems to of large and medium size enterprises to plan, research and design robust security architecture for any IT Infrastructure for clients business enterprise.

Responsibilities will also include negotiating and reviewing deal contracts, drafting and reviewing proposals, managing pipeline, supporting client executives in closing deals, speaking as a content expert, competency building and drafting thought leadership.

Responsibilities :

- Drive successful outcomes for assigned projects in Practice Portfolios to realize, plan, and design / re-design robust security architectures for any clients IT and network architecture.

- Perform and build sound models and processes for vulnerability testing, risk analyses and security assessments

- Prepare cost estimates and identify integration issues and remedial value propositions for client needs.

- Review, mentor and deliver installation of firewalls, IPS/IDS, VPN, routers, IDS scanning technologies and servers

- Test final security structures to ensure they behave as expected

- Provide technical mentoring and team building for security engineers team (and guidance to) a security team

- Define, implement and maintain corporate security policies and procedures

- Oversee security awareness programs and educational efforts

- Develop and best practice frameworks for Security Incident and event management for building Security Operations Centre and Incident Forensics management

- Security Analytics and visualization for security-related incidents and povide a thorough post-event analysis

- Frame the approach for new opportunities by participating in the solution walk-through, sizing the opportunity, developing the business outcome, define and develop the Security Design / Architecture model and determining the right delivery approach

- Invest in your own personal development to stay current on Technology, methodology, and industry knowledge

- Recruit talented consulting professionals and interact with peers across various practices and alliances

- Partner with the sales team to develop and execute campaigns which drive revenue and increase market and customer awareness for the overall suite of services offered

- Partner with Marketing group to represent in speaking engagements, conventions, industry events and sound bites as required

Average travel approximately 40%, with potential up to 50% per year.

Required Skills and Experience :

- 12+ years of experience with Security Analyst and Security Manager in delivering security assessments and deploying IDS/IPS, penetration and vulnerability testing, DLP and Malware hunting, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Threat Intelligence and Threat Modelling

- 5+ years of Security IEM tools like OSSIM, OpenVault, Splunk, LogRythm SIEM and Analytics

- 3+ Years of experience with VA and PT products such Kali-Linux, Metasploit, BackTrace, Nikto, OpenVAS, Microsoft Attack Surface Analyzer,, Microsoft SDL Threat Modelling

- Utilizing creative problem-solving abilities and a consistent consultancy mind set while working on, as well researching problems and/or issues and developing and/or offering effective solutions for, clients' initiatives and needs related to technology-related services

- Proven track record of success in managing technical and analytical teams in a professional services environment

- Proven abilities to maintain relationships with key executives, companies, and a network of professional organizations or affiliations within the Security technology industry

- Serving as a leader, including the following: supervising teams to create an atmosphere of trust; seeking diverse views to encourage improvement and innovation

Desired Skills :

- Experience with Router/Switches/IPS/IDS and Gateway

- Ability to configure and manage:

- Windows servers

- Unix/Linux systems

- DNS, DHCP, IIS or Apache (including writing XML)

- Networks (IP routing, TCP filters)

- Network protocols and packet analysis tools etc Wireshark, NMAP, and Ethical Hacking Power tools

Ability to deliver :

- System Administration Skill in local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), virtual private networks (VPNs), routers, firewalls, and related network devices

- Public key infrastructures (PKIs), including use of certification authorities (CAs) and digital signatures

- IDS/IPS, penetration and vulnerability testing

- DLP, anti-virus and anti-malware

- Firewall and intrusion detection/prevention protocols

- Ability to write complex scripts (Python, Ruby, PowerShell, etc.) to codify business logic and automate system management tasks

- Strong Writing, Speaking and creative out-of-the box thinking and passion for latest in security developments and tools..

Education/Certifications :

Education : Bachelor's or master's degree in business, computer science or related field

- Industry Certifications (any one of the following) : CISSP / ISSAP / CEH, ECSA: EC-Council Certified Security Analyst, GSEC / GCIH / GCIA: GIAC Security Certifications