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Security Architect, IT Reviews
What is it like working as a Security Architect, IT?
March 2019
Engaging.
Security Architect, IT in Cleveland:
Pros: working on a variety of solutions
Cons: sometimes hectic
November 2018
Security Architect, IT in Houston:
Pros: Working with people of all viewpoints
Cons: Traffic
December 2017
Balance Technical Skills with People Skills.
Security Architect, IT in Atlanta:
Security is a business issue. To be effective you must be able to communicate the business value of security initiatives. In addition to being technically competent, you must have good written and verbal communications skills.
July 2015
The good and the bad.
Security Architect, IT:
Pros: I like the environment, people and flexibility to do my job. I get to learn new technologies.
Cons: Cannot get the tools to do the job. Jobs are never planned out, unreasonable timelines. Worst on boarding I have ever seen zero training.
March 2015
Experience trumps certification. Certs on the way out.
Security Architect, IT:
The CISSP is quickly becoming passe and should no longer be taken seriously.
August 2014
Less technology, more PowerPoint.
Security Architect, IT:
If you're a technology lover, this seems like a great senior title, but it's less about technology and more about explaining complex technology in PowerPoint decks.
March 2014
Career growth towards CSO or CISO.
Security Architect, IT:
Always negogiate the pay and title very well in the begin.
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