Information Security Architect

Company: Freddie Mac
Location: Dallas
Posted on: January 15, 2021

Job Description:

Job DescriptionAt Freddie Mac, you will do important work to build a better housing finance system and you'll be part of a team helping to make homeownership and rental housing more accessible and affordable across the nation. Position Overview: Are you targeting your next role within Information Security? The Information Security Architect (ISA) will be responsible for working with our organization's Technology team serving our of Line Of Business (LOB) project teams and Information Security Operational Line teams. You will architect and design secure infrastructure, business systems and overall solutions for IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS! The ISA shall: * Function as the Project Team's InfoSec domain specialist for control requirements and security solutions that meet our regulatory and corporate standards * Extract, interpret, evaluate and validate business requirements, functions and processes associated with assigned projects * Work with the Project Team, vendor(s) and SMEs to develop and detail security solution architectures that are in compliance with regulatory and governance specifications * Identify security risks, provide recommendations, solutions, guidance and options to best mitigate or treat those risks * Identify and detail security-related patterns and to ensure security is appropriately provided within reference architectures * Have a detailed understanding of industry standard Information Security control frameworks such as ISO 27001/27002, NIST, CIS and for cloud-specific control frameworks such as the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) Cloud Control Matrix (CCM) The ISA Tech Lead shall understand the concepts and practical application of the following foundational security architecture, design and operational principles and practices across the technology stack: * Identity and Access Management, Network Security, Server and Client Endpoint Security, Data Security, Cryptography, Application Security, Mobile device security and Vulnerability Management. * Able to translate the foundational security architecture, design and operational principles and practices above to cloud environments * Cloud Security (IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS) across cloud platforms such as AWS (must have), Google (desired) and Azure (nice-to-have) Our Impact: This role ensures a robust and resilient operating environment that conforms to all regulatory, corporate and IT requirements! Your Impact: This role provides oversight, consultation, advisory, controls design, compliance framework adherence and patterns documentation to the benefit of IT and the businesses. Qualifications: * 8-10 years of information technology experience, preferably within the financial services and/or mortgage industry * BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or a related technical field, or the equivalent combination of education and experience * 4 years of experience as an Information Security Professional, preferably within the architecture or engineering practices * 3 years of experience as an InfoSec Solutions Architect * 1-2 years of experience in the application of Information Security Architecture in a cloud environment (Amazon Web Services is a must) * Technical, working knowledge including: * Agile project methodologies * Active Directory Federation Services and other federated technologies (Ping, Okta...) * Virtual Machines * Containerization * Next Generation Firewalls * External Secure Web Gateways and CASBs * Network and Host-based IDS/IPS * CISSP (+ ISSAP), CCSP - preferred * AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associated, Professional) - preferred * Google Professional Cloud Architect - preferred * SABSA (F1 & F2 minimum) are a plus Keys to Success in this Role: * A customer-focused demeanor * Commit to execution * Continuous improvement to work processes and documentation * Experience within the Financial Services/Mortgage industries Current Freddie Mac employees please apply through the internal career site. Today, Freddie Mac makes home possible for one in four home borrowers and is one of the largest sources of financing for multifamily housing. Join our smart, creative and dedicated team and you'll do important work for the housing finance system and make a difference in the lives of others. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with differing abilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Notice to External Search Firms: Freddie Mac partners with BountyJobs for contingency search business through outside firms. Resumes received outside the BountyJo

Keywords: Freddie Mac, Dallas , Information Security Architect, Other , Dallas, Texas