Assoc. Dir. DDIT ISC Enterprise Security Architecture - Network

About the Role The Associate Director, Enterprise Architect Network Security will contribute to the development of Network Security architectural standards, guide the direction and design of architecture for a business or technical domain, and help communicate and implement architectural solutions across programs. This role will partner with IT and business stakeholders to secure the Organization's network and evolve governance practices. What You'll Do

• Oversee Network security architectural activities for a specific business or technology domain, or architectural practice area, and manage the development of solution architectures for projects or programs within a business area.
• Define Network security standards and direction of architecture in the specific business or technical domain.
• Define and develop the logical architectural design and strategies necessary to secure the Organization's network domain.
• Utilize architecture patterns to suggest the most adequate utilization of technical platforms in support of the holistic solution network security architecture design.
• Define, create and evolve the Architecture Governance Framework (e.g. architecture methods, practices and standards) for IT.
• Understand and advocate the principles of business and IT strategies, be prepared to sell the Architecture process, its outcome and ongoing results, and to lead the communication, marketing or educational activities needed to ensure Enterprise Architecture success and use.
• Assess the organization's network infrastructure and identify potential vulnerabilities or weaknesses.
• Evaluate and select security tools, technologies, and products to enhance network security.
• Collaborate with IT teams to integrate security measures into all aspects of the network infrastructure.
• Keep up-to-date with the latest security threats, trends, and best practices to ensure the network security infrastructure remains effective.
• Provide guidance and support to other Engineering teams in implementing security measures and resolving security-related issues.
• Regularly report on the status of network security measures to senior management and stakeholders. What We're Looking For
• University working and thinking level, degree in business/technical area or comparable education/experience
• 15+ years of working experience in Network Security domain; minimum 5 years in architecture capacity; 5+ years of Network Security project experience and leading team/s.
• Demonstrated Network security architecture conceptual skills, solutions delivery, and decision making, incorporating sound security principles, and emerging technologies to design and implement enterprise security solutions.
• Prior experience in Network security policy, standards and governance.