As the role of IT Architects is critical, they will continue to be in demand for enterprises and organizations of all hues. In fact, their numbers will grow as new technologies are adopted and more people embrace smartphones and mobile devices.
According to US Bureau of Labor Statistics , jobs for Information Security Analysts are estimated to grow 28 percent during the period 2016-2026, which is way higher than the average for all job profiles.
Educational Requirements for Security Architects
Since Security Architect is classified a managerial position, an aspirant must have a bachelor’s degree in computer sciences or cybersecurity, with at least five years’ experience in computer security.
Additionally, they should have knowledge of authentication technologies, risk management, assessment procedures, and security attack pathologies, Windows, Unix or Linux operating systems, and network security and architecture, among others.
As they will need to interact with different teams, they should have strong written and oral communication skills.
Certifications that employers look for in IT Architects include the CISM (Certified Information Security Manager), CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker).
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