Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Geotab is a global leader in IoT and connected transportation, seeking a Government Security Operations Architect to deliver secure, compliant designs for their cloud-based telematics platform aimed at public sector customers. The role involves evaluating designs, performing risk assessments, and ensuring security strategies are applied correctly across public sector programs.
Responsibilities
- Provide architecture security reviews of key initiatives by evaluating existing or proposed solutions to determine impact and provide recommendations
- Perform risk assessments of proposed and existing system architectures for compliance with security controls and best practices
- Act as the prime contact for security-related architecture artifacts, including developing, maintaining, and promoting artifacts across all lines of business
- Ensure Geotab security strategies, policies, and standards are applied correctly across all public sector programs and contribute to new secure architecture governance structures
- Set architectural direction and provide technical leadership and advisory services to the business while mediating conflicts between varied stakeholders
- Recognize and follow emerging technologies, understanding how to apply and drive adoption in a secure and compliant manner
- Lead compliance-related discussions regarding system architectures and the impact of changes on security control requirements
Skills
- 5-7 years of experience in secure design and architecture for cloud-based environments
- 10+ years of overall experience in information technology and security
- Expert-level knowledge of Cloud Computing, containerization and kubernetes (GCP preferred) as well as experience with SaaS, Software Development
- Lifecycle (SDLC), security, CI/CD and risk management best practices
- Subject Matter Expertise in Security Compliance Frameworks such as ISO27001, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, and FedRAMP
- Post-Secondary Diploma/Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage with all levels of the organization and contribute to publications/whitepapers
- Strong team-player with an entrepreneurial mindset, comfortable working independently in a flat, remote-friendly organization
- To be eligible, candidates must have continuously resided in the continental United States for at least three years immediately preceding their application
- Ability to pass an enhanced background check, including a drug screening test (if applicable) and a credit check
- FedRAMP or NIST 800-171 preferred
- Professional certifications like CISSP, CKA, CKS or Cloud certifications are highly valued
Benefits
- Flex working arrangements
- Home office reimbursement program
- Baby bonus & parental leave top up program
- Online learning and networking opportunities
- Electric vehicle purchase incentive program
- Competitive medical and dental benefits
- Retirement savings program
- **\*The above are offered to full-time permanent employees only**
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