Overview Good things are happening at Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies. We provide Property & Casualty insurance products and services through a nationwide network of independent agents and brokers. Our companies are all rated A+ "Superior" by AM Best (the leading independent insurance rating organization) and ultimately owned by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway group - one of the financially strongest organizations in the world. Headquartered in Wilkes-Barre, PA, we employ over 1,000 individuals (and growing) and have offices across the country. Our vision is to be a leading small business insurance provider nationwide.
Founded upon an exceptional culture and led by a collaborative and inclusive management team, our company's success is grounded in our core values: accountability, service, integrity, empowerment, and diversity. We are always in search of talented individuals to join our team and embark on an exciting career path.
Benefits:
We are an equal opportunity employer that strives to maintain a work environment that is welcoming and enriching for all. You'll be surprised by all we have to offer.
- Competitive compensation
- Healthcare benefits package that begins on first day of employment
- 401K retirement plan with company match
- Enjoy generous paid time off to support your work-life balance plus 9 paid holidays
- Up to 6 weeks of parental and bonding leave
- Hybrid work schedule (3 days in the office, 2 days from home)
- Longevity awards (every 5 years of employment, receive a generous monetary award to be used toward a vacation)
- Tuition reimbursement after 6 months of employment
- Numerous opportunities for continued training and career advancement
- And much more.
Responsibilities The Security Architect will be responsible for designing and evaluating the security infrastructure of our organization. This role requires a deep understanding of security principles, technologies, and best practices to protect our systems and data from threats.
Key Responsibilities: - Develop and work with our teams to implement security policies, protocols, and procedures.
- Design and architect secure network solutions to protect against cyber threats.
- Design policy and practices for DLP
- Conduct regular security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities.
- Collaborate with IT and development teams to integrate security measures into system designs.
- Monitor and respond to security incidents and breaches.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest security trends, technologies, and regulations.
- Provide guidance and training to staff on security best practices.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Manage a technical team to test and audit technical cyber security areas of concern.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Proven experience as a Security Architect or similar role.
- In-depth knowledge of security protocols, cryptography, and security frameworks.
- Experience with security tools and technologies such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, and endpoint protection.
- Strong understanding of network architecture and security controls.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CEH are a plus.
- Cloud experience is a requirement. Microsoft Azure experience is preferred.