Position: MSI Security Architect E4
Primary Skill Set
- Experience: Minimum 14+ years in implementing security tools and designing solutions across Perimeter Security, Endpoint Security, and Cloud Security.
Technical Expertise
- Hands-on implementation experience with multiple security tools, including but not limited to:
- Perimeter Security: Firewalls (Palo Alto, Cisco FTD, Checkpoint)
- Proxy Solutions: Zscaler, on-prem proxy solutions
- Network Access Control (NAC): Cisco ISE, Aruba ClearPass
- PKI & Certificate Management
- Endpoint Security: EDR, Antivirus, HIPS, DLP, Encryption
- SIEM Platforms: QRadar, Splunk
- Web Application Firewall (WAF): F5 ASM (preferred), Barracuda, Imperva
- Cloud Security: Native security controls in AWS, Azure, GCP and third-party security tool integration on cloud platforms
- Ability to:
- Provide technical and documentation support for data center and cloud security designs
- Plan and execute security tool migrations from on-premises to cloud environments
- Assess customer security posture and recommend improvements
- Design security solutions and prepare High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD)
- Review and vet RFP responses and solution designs
- Support due diligence for new and existing customer requirements
- Provide technical escalation support for teams and projects
Soft Skills
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Adherence to project implementation guidelines
- Excellent presentation skills
- Proficiency in MS Visio for design documentation
- Comfortable working in 24x7 project environments
- Proven team management and customer interaction capabilities
- Experience in managing vendor relationships
- Familiarity with defining SLAs
- Ability to prepare project documentation such as:
- Project Plans
- Risk Matrix
- Run Books
- SOPs
- Implementation Guides
- Good understanding of ITIL processes
- Capability to train BAU team members and onboard new hires to enhance their skills
Certifications
- Mandatory: CISSP
- Preferred: Relevant vendor/product certifications
