Security Architect

Who You'll Work With

As a modernized technology company, our Slalom Technologists are disrupting the market and bringing to life the art of the possible for our clients. We have passion for building strategies, solutions and creative products to help our clients solve their most complex and interesting business problems. We surround our technologists with interesting challenges, innovative minds and emerging technologies.

Are you passionate about information security and risk management? Are you looking for an opportunity to build your career and brand? Slalom Consulting is seeking experienced security professionals to join our consulting practice as a front line adviser and to support for our clients in solving their information security challenges.

You will be joining the Security and Risk Services practice in Houston and have the opportunity to work with a team of experienced security and technology professionals with expertise across a broad array of domains. We enable our clients to realize the business value in prioritizing customer trust and security in everything they do, and we're always looking for talented people to help us achieve that goal. You will contribute to helping our clients, from early-stage startups to Fortune 100 companies across different industries and bring back insights to share with both our clients and with Slalom peers.

Responsibilities:

• Develop solutions & approaches for security related client projects, including scoping activities, defining deliverables, shaping teams, and creating pricing models.
• Serve as a Delivery & Engagement lead for security related client projects. Guide consultant teams on end-to-end delivery.
• Deliver on the vision, architecture, execution and quality assurance of security projects for Slalom clients
• Guides stakeholders, ensures alignment with security strategies, roadmap development, and establishes architectures patterns to best practices
• Serve as a subject matter expert and primary contributor in the areas of Information Security and Risk Management
• Communicate the business benefits of improved cybersecurity to leaders across an organization
• Demonstrate mastery across several different regulations (GDPR, HIPPA, FedRAMP, PCI, SOX), cybersecurity standards (NIST 800 series, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, Cloud Security Alliance STAR), and compliance standards (ISO 27001, SSAE 16 SOC 2)
• Deep knowledge of quantitative and qualitative risk assessment method/frameworks, e.g., ISO27005, Allegro, etc.
• Translate complex regulations and technology standards into actionable functional and technical requirements in cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments
• Lead teams through various phases of gap analyses - assessment, remediation planning, roadmap development, implementation of remediation actions
• Collaborate and contribute to the development of Slalom best practices and security knowledge assets

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Management of Information Systems (MIS), computer science, computer engineering, or closely related field, or equivalent technical experience
• 7+ years of information systems experience, of which 3 or more years within Information Security
• Technical skills including familiarity or direct technical experience with Identity and Access Management, Data Protection and Vulnerability Management technologies are a plus
• Demonstrate experience with AWS and Azure security design patterns and practices
• CISSP, CISA, CISM, CRISC, and other security certifications, e.g. GIAC preferred
• Experience within security and risk advisory consulting preferred

About Us

Slalom is a modern consulting firm focused on strategy, technology, and business transformation. In 39 markets around the world, Slalom'steams have autonomy to move fast and do what's right. They are backed byregional innovation hubs, a global culture of collaboration, and partnerships with the world's top technology providers. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Seattle, Slalom has organically grown to over 8,000 employees. Slalom has been named one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For five years running and is regularly recognized byemployees as a best place to work. Learn more at slalom.com.

Slalom prides itself on helping team members thrive in their work and life. As a result, Slalom is proud to invest in benefits that include: meaningful time off and paid holidays, parental leave, 401(k) with a match, a range of choices for highly subsidized health, dental, & vision coverage, adoption and fertility assistance, and short/long-term disability. We also offer additional benefits such as a yearly $350 reimbursement account for any well-being related expenses as well as discounted home, auto, and pet insurance.

Slalom is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veterans status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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