Neil Jones wrote:
> Hello,
>
> Can someone describe the Security Architect job
> description/responsibilities?

You may get several answers, all different.

> In some instances, I am finding Security Architect jobs with configuring
> firewalls/ids etc. In other instances, I am seeing on an enterprise
> scale which falls into the management (almost) category. Is there any
> standard organizational chart that shows the status of Security
> Architect in the food chain?

A Security Architect doesn't touch firewalls. The SA can describe what
pinholes are needed for a service to work, but the rest should be left
to the netadmin.

IMHO a Security Architect is an expert who consults management, i.e.
produces only slideware. The job is on the engineering ladder, not
management.

-- Lassi