Security Architect in Santa Barbara, CA

Security Architect job description

Security architects design, build, test, and implement security systems within a company’s IT network. These professionals also help the organization to continually refine its IT security infrastructure and approach to protect against hackers, malware, and similar threats. This management-level position requires strong critical-thinking, problem-solving, interpersonal, organizational, and change management skills along with knowledge of the latest security standards, regulations, systems, and authentication protocols. A degree in IT, computer science, or a related field is typically required, and five to 10 years of experience in information security and IT risk management is preferred. For this role, employers often look for candidates with credentials such as Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).

Typical security architect duties: include:

Performing testing to continuously monitor for and detect suspicious activity

Responding quickly to and remediating security incidents, and providing post-event analyses

Reviewing current system security measures, and recommending and implementing improvements

Planning security architecture changes and developing project timelines for system upgrades

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Salary for Security Architect in Santa Barbara, CA

179070 - 227965

Low

179070

The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is still developing core skills.

Mid

203835

The candidate has moderate experience in the role or one similar, meets most requirements and may hold transferable skills or relevant certifications.

High

227965

The candidate has extensive experience in the role, demonstrates advanced skills and often brings specialized certifications or industry experience.

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