Cyber Security Architect III

Habemco is a shared services company wholly owned and operated by the Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake, a federally recognized Native American tribe located in Northern California. Habemco’s support services such as product development and technology which are needed for business growth, ultimately power the Tribe’s economy, and enable the delivery of education, health care and elder support programs for the Tribal community. Our talented team provides cross-functional support services to various tribal business and government entities. The Habemco team plays a critical role in ensuring a successful future for our customers, our employees, and the Tribe.

Headquartered in a beautiful, yet remote part of California, the Tribe recognizes that to compete in highly competitive industries such as FinTech, the Tribe must access expertise throughout the nation. In addition to employees that work remotely, the Tribe has employees located at its headquarters in Upper Lake, California and at a campus in Lenexa, Kansas.

Employees receive competitive pay and benefits, quarterly performance bonuses and 401(k) with a 4% match. Our team is creative, forward-thinking, passionate and moves fast! Are you ready to grow with us?

Purpose of the Position

Plans and designs security solutions and capabilities that enable the organization to identify, protect, detect, respond, and recover from cyber threats and vulnerabilities. Defines and develops security requirements using risk assessments, threat modeling, testing, and analysis of existing systems. Develops security integration plans to protect existing infrastructure and to incorporate future solutions. Creates action plans for policy creation and governance, system hardening, monitoring, incident response, disaster recovery, and emerging cybersecurity threats. Utilizes security information and event management (SEIM), data loss prevention (DLP), intrusion prevention systems (IPS), and other tools in action plan designs. Reviews current architectures and systems to ensure consistency and compliance with the organization's guidelines, policies, and standards. Keeps abreast of the latest cyber threat information. The Cyber Security Architect III will create security policies and a process to incorporate security controls into the company's information system so that the controls become an integral part of the system's operational capabilities. They will support the delivery of engineering solutions that satisfy functional and user requirements and prevent misuse and malicious behavior in company systems. The incumbent’s work is highly independent; serves as a specialist on complex technical and business matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and track the performance of security measures to protect information and network infrastructure and computer systems.


• Design computer security strategy and engineer comprehensive cybersecurity architecture.


• Identify, define, and document system security requirements and recommend solutions to management.


• Configure, troubleshoot, and maintain security infrastructure software and hardware.


• Install software that monitors systems and networks for security breaches and intrusions.


• Monitor systems for irregular behavior and set up preventive measures.


• Plan, develop, implement, and update the company's information security strategy.


• Educate and train staff on information system security best practices.


• Regular, reliable attendance during normal business hours.


• In-person attendance and travel as requested.


• Other duties as assigned. 

Education and Experience

Required:

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited university with a major in Engineering, Computer science or another technical field. Plus:
  
  
  
  • Seven (7) or more years of experience working as a Cyber Security Engineer or Architect or related position.
  
  
  
  


• In addition to the above Education and Experience, the following experience or skills are required:
  
  
  
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
  
  
  • Proven experience developing, operating, and maintaining security systems.
  
  
  • Extensive knowledge of operating systems and database security.
  
  
  • Demonstrated proficiency in networking technologies, network security, and network monitoring solutions.
  
  
  • Strong knowledge of security protocols and principles, including anti-virus applications, content filtering, firewalls, authentication systems, intrusion detection, and notification systems.
  
  
  
  


• Applicants for this position must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Habemco (e.g., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (STEM/OPT), TN visa.)


• All offers are contingent upon signing a confidentiality agreement and satisfactory completion of drug screening and background checks. Employer observes federal standards for controlled substances.

Preferred:

• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM).


• Master of Science degree from an accredited university with a major in Engineering, Computer science or another technical field.

Skills & Abilities

• Use critical thinking skills to solve complex problems.


• Skilled in preparing and delivering documentation such as, but not limited to, business and functional requirements, data flow, and logical and physical diagrams.


• Demonstrate effective time management skills and ability to float between multiple projects.


• Effectively prioritizes and executes tasks in a highly productive yet autonomous environment.  


• Ability to present technical ideas in concise, user-friendly, or layman's language. 


• Strong interpersonal skills used in developing effective working relationships and listening skills. 


• Ability to function as a contributing team member and interact positively and openly with peers and other departments in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.


• Ability to work in a fast-paced, time-sensitive, and confidential environment.  


• Excellent communication skills, utilizing the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with professionalism, excellent grammar, respect, and courteousness. 


• Possess a balance of assertiveness and diplomacy along with adaptability to communicate on all levels.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods in a stationary seated position, such as working on a computer. 


• Verbal communication sufficient to exchange accurate ideas and information.