IT Security Architect IV Salary in Boulder Creek, California

The IT Security Architect IV defines and develops security requirements using risk assessments, threat modeling, testing, and analysis of existing systems. Plans and designs security solutions and capabilities that enable the organization to identify, protect, detect, respond, and recover from cyber threats and vulnerabilities. Being an IT Security Architect IV creates action plans for policy creation and governance, system hardening, monitoring, incident response, disaster recovery, and emerging cybersecurity threats. Develops security integration plans to protect existing infrastructure and to incorporate future solutions. In addition, IT Security Architect IV utilizes security information and event management (SEIM), data loss prevention (DLP), intrusion prevention systems (IPS), and other tools in action plan designs. Reviews current architectures and systems to ensure consistency and compliance with the organization's guidelines, policies, and standards. Keeps abreast of the latest cyber threat information. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in computer science or engineering. May require Certified Information Security Manager (CISM). May require Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP). Typically reports to a manager. Being an IT Security Architect IV works autonomously. Goals are generally communicated in "solution" or project goal terms. May provide a leadership role for the work group through knowledge in the area of specialization. Works on advanced, complex technical projects or business issues requiring state of the art technical or industry knowledge. Working as an IT Security Architect IV typically requires 10+ years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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