Security Architect

Company DescriptionVERSANT (Nasdaq: VSNT) is an industry-changing media and entertainment business and home to trusted brands that shape culture, inform audiences, and build lasting connections. It operates across four core markets: political news and opinion, business news and personal finance, golf, and sports and genre entertainment. These markets are served through a powerful portfolio of iconic and innovative brands, including CNBC, MS NOW, USA Network, Golf Channel, Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and Versant's sports division USA Sports, along with complementary digital assets including Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow and GolfPass.Job DescriptionWe are looking for a Security Architect to be part of the Versant Cyber Security Solutions Architecture team. The Security Solutions Architect is an individual contributor who will partner with the various Versant businesses, enterprise IT, and other Cyber Security teams to ensure technology is designed and deployed securely and aligned with Cyber Security and enterprise technology strategies. The successful candidate will be joining Versant at an exciting time as we evolve our process and services. The Security Solutions Architect will be conducting security consulting engagements across the businesses and drive process improvements in threat modeling and risk evaluation. In addition to consulting engagements, the security architect will create architecture references, design patterns, and security guidance where needed. They will be a subject matter expert on one or more technical security topics such as cloud or networking and will mentor and serve as a reviewer for other team members building threat models. Finally, a successful candidate must effectively communicate the importance of critical programs and services within the Versant Cyber Security Organization to obtain support, trust, and buy-in from the business. RESPONSIBILITIES:The successful candidate will be responsible for the following activities:Ensuring completeness of security engagement requests as part of the intake process Researching new/emerging technology, previous security reviews, and security posture details from various Versant security tools Engaging in Business IT development & integration projects to ensure security features and controls are embedded Contributing to the security architecture review process, working alongside the Cyber Security Architecture Team to conduct threat analysis/modeling and recommend security controls to business areas Guiding cybersecurity policy and process requirements to business stakeholders Staying current with cyber security trends and technologies, as well as the technology used by the company Completing full security reviews of typical applications semi-independently and on time while applying feedback from other team members QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS:Minimum 2 years working in positions across cyber security disciplines to include but not limited to Cyber-focused security assurance or architecture, governance, risk, compliance, audit, information security, and technical training.Experience with security and enterprise architecture methodologies.Experience with cloud-based application development and hosting.Experience using diagramming tools such as Lucidchart or Visio  Understanding of end-to-end secure development methodologies and have expertise in one or more tools/methods used to identify security flaws in applications including: Code Reviews, SAST, DAST, and/or Penetration Testing tools.Experience with threat analysis frameworks and modeling, such as OWASP, MITRE ATT&CKExperience with varied security controls and regulatory frameworks (PCI-DSS 4.0, SCF, NIST, SOX, GDPR, CCPA, SOC2, CMMC, etc.) and ability to create an environment where compliance flows from security.Able to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously  Knowledge of the cyber threat landscape including different types of adversaries, campaigns, and the motivations that drive them and the ability to translate this to defending Versant.Strong and proven communication (both verbal and written) and customer engagement skills with experience briefing corporate executives and professionals.A degree is not required, but experience or training in a technical, defensive cybersecurity function is highly desirable (i.e., cybersecurity engineer, incident response, etc.) DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS:Bachelor’s Degree in an IT related field and/or equivalent work experience.Knowledge or experience in the media and entertainment space and awareness of the technical landscape involved in content creation and delivery.Additional InformationAs part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with a VERSANT Media employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. VERSANT Media's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.For LA County and City Residents Only: VERSANT Media will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to candidateaccessibility@versantmedia.com.VERSANT Media is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. We include a good faith pay range for each position to comply with applicable state and local pay transparency laws and to promote equity across our organization. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and location and may include additional forms of compensation and benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, etc.VERSANT Media is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at VERSANT via-email, the Internet, or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from VERSANT's Talent Acquisition team will be deemed the sole property of VERSANT. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by VERSANT as a result of the referral or through other means.