IT Security Architect

Essential Functions / Job Duties:
Develop and maintain robust corporate security architecture
Creating and maintaining information security policies and procedures
Selecting and implementing new information security technologies
Creating information security training programs 
Collaborate with software development teams to ensure the latest security issues are proactively addressed
Responsible for network design and security processes
Highest tier of escalation if particularly difficult information security issues emerge.
Directs and oversees project engineering staff 
Creates and manages security documentation.
Improve processes for assessing and managing security risks
Collaborates with business leaders to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the IT Security processes
Ensures timely completion of project tasks under their purview 
Superb planning and organizational skills with keen attention to detail
Comfortable in giving and receiving feedback
Able to carry out responsibilities independently and in a professional and timely manner
Effective interpersonal and business skills to communicate clearly and concisely with a diverse group of individuals in all levels in both oral and written contexts

Qualifications: 
5 or more years experience working in IT Security
Experience working with complex, large scale software development projects of diverse teams (desired)
CISSP Certification (desired)
Degree in Information security or equivalent (required) Post graduate degree preferred
Experience as a hands on system administrator, network administrator or both (required) 
Experience using Agile concepts to manage the Software Development Lifecycle
Demonstrated exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Strong verbal and written communications skills to write clearly and concisely in English (required) 
Motivated and self-driven 
Must be able to multi-task, be flexible, and detail-oriented
Interpersonal and business skills to interact with diverse individuals and staff in all levels effectively
Understanding of Atlassian team management tools or similar