IT Security Architect

IT Security Architect

Description

At Moss Adams, we champion authenticity. For us, that means fostering a culture of talented people who care—about you, about our clients, and about our communities. Here, you’ll work towards our mission of empowering others to embrace opportunity, growing as a leader along the way. Our firm’s size, middle-market clients, customized career paths, and supportive culture make this a reality. Join a values-driven firm where you’ll have fun while solving complex and interesting business challenges.

The IT Security Architect is responsible for design and oversight of technologies protecting the firm’s electronic assets. This position will work in collaboration with all IT departments providing a secure environment to enable the business in support of the firm’s vision. The ideal candidate will remain current with new technologies and trends including Cloud environments, Azure/M365 and Entra-ID identity management (B2B, PIM, entitlement management).

Individuals who thrive at Moss Adams exhibit the following success skills – Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Executive Presence, Growth Mindset, Intellectual Curiosity, and Results Focus.

Responsibilities:

Obtain and manage a comprehensive picture of the company's entire technology footprint while identifying and evaluating vulnerabilities and/or weaknesses that could pose risk to the firm

Participate in design of dynamically scalable, available, fault-tolerant, and reliable application infrastructure on premise and in the Cloud while allowing the business to remain nimble in a competitive industry

Design and develop security controls that align with the ISO/IEC 2700x standards

Provide security and IT personnel with technical guidance and supervision

Design, implement, and maintain centralized SIEM platform while assessing threat analytics/metrics and investigating anomalies

Audit the effective coverage of established security controls across all technology platforms

Update and upgrade the firm’s security systems as required

Advise and assist in implementation of process workflows from a security auditor perspective

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required, emphasis in Computer Science or related field preferred

Minimum of 5 years of related experience in a complex organization required, including demonstrated involvement with building and leading high-performing teams and fostering an inclusive culture; experience in a professional services environment preferred

Strong background in secured Cloud environments, Azure/M365 experience preferred

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) preferred

Proven analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to use interpersonal and negotiation skills to influence others

Strong verbal and written communication skills including the ability to articulate complex issues to others

Ability to collaborate and work effectively across functions/departments/teams while building trusted relationships and positively influencing others

Strong organizational skills; able to effectively prioritize assignments and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Ability to travel as needed, approximately 5%

Moss Adams is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Moss Adams complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact careers@mossadams.com.

Some local/state regulations require employers to disclose the pay range in job postings. While this is the typical range of pay for the position, actual pay may vary based on internal equity, knowledge, experience, skillset, and geographic location among other factors. It’s uncommon for an individual to be hired at the top end of the pay range. This position may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. For more information about our benefit offerings and other total rewards, visit our careers page.

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Compensation Range (Denver Market ONLY): Compensation range for California: $135,000 -$168,000 Compensation range for Colorado: $126,000 -$140,000 Compensation range for Washington: $126,000 -$147,000 Compensation range for Remote: $126,000 -$140,000

Primary Location Seattle, WA

Other Locations Napa, CA, Pasadena, CA, Woodland Hills, CA, San Diego, CA, Bellingham, WA, Denver, CO, Walnut Creek, CA, El Segundo, CA, San Francisco, CA, Everett, WA, Phoenix, AZ, Healdsburg, CA, Remote, Tri-Cities, WA, Santa Rosa, CA, Albuquerque, NM, Salinas, CA, Kansas City, KS, Salt Lake City, UT, Spokane, WA, Orange County, CA, Eugene, OR, Tacoma, WA, Wenatchee, WA, Medford, OR, Dallas, TX, Yakima, WA, Stockton, CA, Silicon Valley, CA, Sacramento, CA, Portland, OR, Fresno, CA, Houston, TX

Employee Status: Regular

Schedule: Full Time

Req ID: 27587