Security Solutions Architect

Equifax is where you can power your possible. If you want to achieve your true potential, chart new paths, develop new skills, collaborate with bright minds,  and make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you.

Equifax is looking for a Security Solutions Architect who can provide technical architecture and engineering support to various development and operations teams and work alongside them to build secure and robust systems. 

To adhere to our corporate location policies, this resource will be required to be local to the surrounding Saint Louis area (or willing to relocate for this position) and adhere to our Return To Office (RTO) / weekly onsite requirements of Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday onsite. Saint Louis is a preferred location but will also consider Midtown Atlanta or Reston, VA as a secondary option.

This role is currently not sponsorship eligible (we will not be able to consider applicants that require sponsorship currently or in the future).

What you’ll do

• Develop and revise cloud security standards as well as best practices documentation.

• Participate in working groups that tailor the company’s security policies and standards for use in cloud environments.

• Translate security and technical requirements into actionable guidance.

• Communicate security risks and solutions to different audiences ranging from business leaders to engineers.

• Lead and influence multi-disciplinary teams in implementing and operating cyber security controls.

• Provide security architecture and engineering consulting to development, technology, and business teams.

• Develop key risk indicators which can demonstrably measure the security posture of cloud systems.

• Recommend automation of the implementation and validation of security controls to ensure teams meet Equifax’s security requirements.

• Champion security best practices to highly technical teams as well as mentor team members and those in other technical roles who are critical to the successful delivery of Equifax’s cybersecurity strategy.

• Stay current on emerging security threats, vulnerabilities, and controls.

What experience you need 

• 5+ yrs of overall experience in security architecture, application security, cloud security, network security, and/or systems security.

• 2+ yrs of experience with and a strong foundational understanding of secure software engineering principles, encryption technologies, audit controls, distributed architectures, cloud security controls, and/or security architecture.

• 2+ yrs of experience with any cloud service offerings (Google, AWS, Azure) and related security controls or comparable on-premise offerings.

• 2 + yrs of experience working closely with technical teams to clearly communicate threats and architect solutions.

What could set you apart

• Able to automate/script daily tasks through Python, Bash, or equivalent

• Well versed  in compliance and security standards and guidelines including: SOX, NIST, CIS, ISO 27001/2, PCI DSS.

• Proven understanding of security controls and technologies including SIEM, DLP, WAF, IPS, and firewalls.

• Experience with one or more of the following programming languages: C#, Java, C/C++ and/or Python.

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We offer comprehensive compensation and healthcare packages, 401k matching, paid time off, and organizational growth potential through our online learning platform with guided career tracks.

Are you ready to power your possible?  Apply today, and get started on a path toward an exciting new career at Equifax, where you can make a difference!

Primary Location:

USA-St. Louis-2330 Ball

USA-Atlanta-One-Atlantic-Center, USA Washington-DC (Reston VA)

Function:

Function - Security Governance and Compliance

Schedule:

Full time