What does a Solution Architect do?
We asked our colleague Benoit what his typical day looks like.
Description
* The role of an INNOCOM ESA is to help our clients translate and implement their security strategy. This involves developing and maintaining a security strategy plan and roadmap that enable the client to develop and implement security solutions and capabilities aligned with their business strategy and technology.
* They ensure that the Enterprise Security Architecture is continuously aligned with the business strategy, business operating model, and IT strategy.
* The INNOCOM ESA tracks developments and changes in our clients' digital business to ensure these are adequately addressed in security strategy plans and architecture artifacts.
* Additionally, the INNOCOM ESA conducts security assessments, develops security standards and practices, designs security capabilities and models, reviews security technologies, tools, and services, and liaises with enterprise architects, security architects, and practitioners to share best practices and insights.
Experience
* Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, Dutch, and/or French.
* At least 5 years of experience with enterprise security architecture within a corporate environment.
* Strong technical experience in developing security architectures that enable digital transformation.
* Understanding of key IT disciplines such as strategy, governance, and software delivery.
* Practical experience with architecture service definition and governance, including innovation, IT strategy, portfolio planning, and solution architecture.
* Experience using architecture methodologies such as SABSA, Zachman, and/or TOGAF, and methods for risk identification and analysis, cyber adversary behavior models, and security threats.
* Good working knowledge of managing security infrastructures—e.g., firewalls, IPS, WAFs, endpoint protection, monitoring and detection, SIEM, and log management technologies.
* Good knowledge of IAM technologies and services.
* Good knowledge of cloud security architecture and technologies.
* Good knowledge of cybersecurity topics such as threat modeling, penetration testing, risk management, cyber defense operations, security governance, and business resilience.
Profile
* Open, honest, highly energetic, and intrinsically motivated.
* A fast learner, able to absorb new skills and adapt quickly.
* Capable of building trusted relationships with senior management.
* Extremely customer-focused, adaptable to new environments, and able to connect easily with people.
* A conceptual, creative, and critical thinker.
* Passionate about change and eager to push it forward while managing expectations.
* A natural communicator, able to explain complex topics understandably to different stakeholders.
* Able to create impact.
* Capable of leading a team.
* A team player supporting others' learning and initiating improvements.
* A role model and ‘go-to person’ with high emotional intelligence.
Contact us
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