Senior Security Architect - USA Virtual

at Alight Solutions LLC in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

"This role supports services provided to the federal government or federal government contractor and therefore requires US Citizenship. Proof of citizenship status will be required at time of hire."

Alight Solutions is hiring a Principal Architect for the Cybersecurity Services portfolio to serve as a security champion within our organization. The ideal candidate should be passionate about security and excited to promote and teach it within our organization. This role will collaborate with other cyber product owners, IT partners, and business stakeholders to help define, implement, and ensure our technology and processes are aligned to the cyber threats that could impact the company.

Key Responsibilities:
Coordinate with other architects and product owners to plan future efforts to reduce risk for the enterprise, based on threat probability, availability of resources, and competing efforts.
Delivery of complex technical risk topics to multiple levels of audience.
Conduct security reviews and audits of new software/applications, as well as existing software, and communicate audit results with stakeholders.
Assist in the creation of client ready materials.
Assist in the education of those in IT and the lines of business on cyber concepts.
Step in to assist with every aspect of Cybersecurity as needed. We are a tight-knit group, with many overlapping areas of responsibility.
Drive the development of technology roadmaps in traditional and cloud hosting environments.
Drive quality across cyber product domain solutions in support of enterprise security and client security requirements.
Help operationalize products and transition to the Operations

Qualifications:
8+ years of experience in technology and 6 of that in cyber security across multiple domains
Knowledge of all relevant threats and counter measures
Knowledge and experience with relevant compliance frameworks (NIST 800-53 preferred)
Experience developing, deploying, and operating controls in a large enterprise environment.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Strong communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Skills and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in computer science / information security.
Possession of industry-recognized security certifications
Familiarity with security frameworks and industry technology standards

Our story
At Alight, we believe a company's success starts with its people. At our core, we Champion People, help our colleagues Grow with Purpose and true to our name we encourage colleagues to "Be Alight."
Our Values:
Champion People - be empathetic and help create a place where everyone belongs.
Grow with purpose - Be inspired by our higher calling of improving lives.
Be Alight - act with integrity, be real and empower others.
It's why we're so driven to connect passion with purpose. Our team's expertise in human insights and cloud technology gives companies and employees around the world the ability to power confident decisions, for life.
With a comprehensive total rewards package, continuing education and training, and tremendous potential with a growing global organization, Alight is the perfect place to put your passion to work.
Join our team if you Champion People, want to Grow with Purpose through acting with integrity and if you embody the meaning of Be Alight.
Learn more at careers.alight.com.
Flexible Working
So that you can be your best at work and home, we consider flexible working arrangements wherever possible. Alight has been a leader in the flexible workspace and "Top 100 Company for Remote Jobs" 5 years in a row.
Benefits
We offer programs and plans for a healthy mind, body, wallet and life because it's important our benefits care for the whole person. Options include a variety of health coverage options, wellbeing and support programs, retirement, vacation and sick leave, maternity, paternity & adoption leave, continuing education and training as well as a number of voluntary benefit options.
By applying for a position with Alight, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Alight's employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search... For full info follow application link.

Alight Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, veteran, marital, parental, citizenship, or domestic partner status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Alight Solutions is committed to a diverse workforce and is an