Skills of Security Architect

Question

What skills should/does a Security Architect have?

Answer 1

• Knowledge about Risk assessment procedures, policy formation, role-based authorization methodologies, authentication technologies etc.
•  Knowledge about ISO 27001/27002, ITIL and COBIT frameworks
• Knowledge about Operating Systems (Windows, Mac and Linux)
• Knowledge and experience in implementing firewall, IDS/IPS, network access control and network segmentation
• Knowledge about Router, switch and VLAN security; wireless security
• Knowledge about DNS, routing, authentication, VPN, proxy services and DDOS mitigation technologies​

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Answer 2

Some of the key skills a security Architect should have:

• Acquire a complete understanding of a company’s technology and information systems
• Plan, research and design robust security architectures for any IT project
• Perform vulnerability testing, risk analyses and security assessments
• Research security standards, security systems and authentication protocols
• Develop requirements for local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), virtual private networks (VPNs), routers, firewalls, and related network devices
• Design public key infrastructures (PKIs), including use of certification authorities (CAs) and digital signatures
• Prepare cost estimates and identify integration issues
• Review and approve installation of firewall, VPN, routers, IDS scanning technologies and servers
• Test final security structures to ensure they behave as expected
• Provide technical supervision for (and guidance to) a security team
• Define, implement and maintain corporate security policies and procedures
• Oversee security awareness programs and educational efforts
• Respond immediately to security-related incidents and provide a thorough post-event analysis
• Update and upgrade security systems as needed

Answer 3

Hi,

• Since Security Architect is classified as a managerial position, an aspirant must have a bachelor’s degree in computer sciences or CyberSecurity, with at least five years’ experience in computer security.  
• Additionally, they should have knowledge of authentication technologies, risk management, assessment procedures, and security attack pathologies, Windows, Unix or Linux operating systems, and network security and architecture, among others.
• As they will need to interact with different teams, they should have strong written and oral communication skills.
• Certifications that employers look for in IT Architects include the CISM (Certified Information Security Manager), CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker).