Information Security Architect

Recognized internally as the technical expert in information security systems. Design, build, test, and implement security systems within Dairy Farmers of Americas (DFA) IT infrastructure. Apply a thorough understanding of complex IT systems and stay up to date with the latest and emerging security standards, systems authentication protocols, and best practice security products.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Determine security requirements by studying the architecture, evaluating business needs and technical requirements, researching information security standards, and conducting system security and vulnerability analyses and risk assessments.
• Ensure smooth integration into DFAs current technical environment.
• Review, assess, and design new and current security technology solutions to ensure appropriate controls and tools are selected, operationalized, and perform as expected.
• Design and implement information security technology solutions that are functional, resilient, secure, and meet business-technical requirements, DFA standards, and industry best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement security systems by specifying methodologies and equipment, directing hardware-software installation and calibration, preparing preventive and reactive measures, providing technical support, and completing documentation.
• Review current system security measures, identify areas of weakness, and respond promptly to recommend and implement enhancements for improvement of the overall security posture of the Cooperative.
• Serve as an advisor to technical and business stakeholders on security practices and controls to support secure solution design.
• Conduct regular system tests and ensure continuous security monitoring is in place.
• Establish disaster recovery procedures for security technologies and conduct breach of security drills.
• Respond promptly to all security incidents or breaches and provide thorough post-event analyses.

Team and Process Development

• Enhance the information security teams accomplishments and competence by planning delivery of solutions, answering technical and procedural questions for less experienced team members, teaching improved processes, and mentoring team members.
• Upgrade security systems by monitoring security environment, identifying security gaps, evaluating, and scheduling enhancements.
• Prepare system security reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
• Develop and maintain documentation of key operational processes.

Security Culture and Education

• Cultivate a culture of security awareness and arrange continuing education of personnel to ensure security policies are always adhered to.
• Assist senior management in developing strategic program roadmaps, annual budgets, and managing vendor relationships.

Other Responsibilities

• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
• Other duties may be assigned as required.