We are excited to add this position to our growing LiveOak Fiber Team! We offer a competitive total rewards program that includes employer paid medical, dental and vision, paid time off as well as bonus potential. The following is an overview of the role and what we are looking for in a successful candidate.

The Cybersecurity Architect will plan, design, select, configure, install, test, service, maintain, and administer a variety of security hardware and software solutions to protect all company devices, software, hardware, data, networks, and telecommunications devices, as well as other peripheral equipment related to information technology. The CA will develop and deploy LiveOak Fiber’s security infrastructure, policies, and procedures, as well as be responsible for lifecycle maintenance of all systems and equipment. The CA will respond to security events using best practice techniques. The CA will work to ensure all personnel are following security policy and strive to maintain a strong security-oriented culture.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan and design security infrastructure for LiveOak Fiber
• Maintain lifecycles of all hardware/software 
• Configure, Install, and Maintain security hardware/software to include firewalls, switches, routers, end-point protection software, and all other related security solutions
• Administration of SIEM. Monitoring systems security and responding to security incidents
• Conduct security systems testing
• Ensure integrity, confidentiality, and availability of sensitive data
• IDS/IPS
• Develop SOP’s and policies for both personnel and all security infrastructure
• Administration of Microsoft 365 security and policies
• Collaborate with various departments to identify potential vulnerabilities and ensure proper mitigation techniques are used to minimize attack surface
• Provide education on security best practice to company personnel
• Conduct risk and vulnerability scans and assessments of planned and installed information systems
• Synchronize and coordinate all cybersecurity tests, scans, inspections, and reviews with all affected parties

• Strong knowledge of Firewalls, Switches, Routers, Windows, Linux, MacOS, etc. 
• Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals and network defense
• Strong understanding of planning and designing scalable security infrastructure
• Knowledge of NIST Cyber Framework, and Risk Management Framework
• Experience writing policies and procedures
• Ability to solve complex issues and problems
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team, and manage key priorities

• BS degree in a related discipline and 4 years of experience

• MS degree in a related discipline with 2 years of experience

• In lieu of a degree, 10 years of directly related experience will serve as qualification
• Extremely versatile and dedicated to efficient productivity
• Must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. 

• Security related certifications (Security , CySa , CASP, CISSP, etc.)
• Scripting, coding, database, or other advanced computer skills 
• Experience with Fortinet products

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. At LiveOak Fiber, we are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to promote inclusiveness in everything we do. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. LiveOak Fiber is also committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).