Our client is recruiting for a Security Architect to join their IT Team. The successful candidate will work as a Security Architect to technologies and projects, to develop, implement and maintain the Security within the organisation. You will be a Senior member of the security team, to operate and maintain the security environment. You will also provide to the wider IT group a deep understanding of security requirements in line with company policies.
This is an excellent opportunity for an innovative and motivated person to join a market leading organisation and take their career to the next level!
As Security Architect you will be responsible for (not limited to):
· Operate and manage various security appliances
· Firewall
· WAF
· SSL Decryption Solutions
· Ongoing security improvement planning:
· Determine security requirements by evaluating business strategies and requirements
· Researching information security standards.
· Conducting or engaging with partners to conduct system security and vulnerability analyses and risk assessments.
· Studying architecture/platform; identifying integration issues
· Preparing cost estimates
· Provide Security solutions architectural support to application and infrastructure teams.
· Maintain, design, architect, and review on-prem and cloud solutions
· Develop and continuously improve the cloud security model and posture of external application
· Advise in the cloud cost models and the implications of all recommendations
· Enhance security in the software development life cycle (SDLC) as the organization evolves towards DevSecOps
· Ensure security logging and monitoring is appropriately designed and implemented
· Upgrade security systems by monitoring security environment; identifying security gaps; evaluating and implementing enhancements
· Support the design and deployment of security services, products, and applications.
· Develop and consult on security policies, standards, and procedures
· Actively develop and maintain expertise to function as subject matter expert in one or more security disciplines
· Know and effectively communicate best-practice approaches to application, infrastructure, and development teams for confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
· Produce high-quality architecture specifications, white papers, technical documentation, roadmaps and presentation materials
· Point of contact for all security matters within the business
· Responsible for Technology Security signoff and the associated closeout / risk handling
· Develop strong partnerships within the business, application developers, software vendors and other technical resources
· Support the security incident response function within the organisation
· Support security team members and provide guidance on security case resolution
· Enhance Security Team accomplishments and competence by planning delivery of solutions, answering technical and procedural questions.
· Advise and educate on security modelling, secure design, and vulnerability remediation
The successful candidate will have:
· 4 years’+ experience designing, recommending and reviewing security controls for complex applications and services
· Expertise in multiple of the following domains: Security Infrastructure, Cloud Architecture, Web Frameworks, Identity and Access Management.
· Understanding of
· DDOS mitigation technologies
· Network security architecture
· WAF policies
· Azure Cloud
· Checkpoint/Cisco Firewalls
· Load Balancing/ SSL Decryption
· Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
· Highly organised, structured and performance driven
· Strong relationship and collaboration skills
· Personable, pro-active, professional and able to demonstrate full commitment to exceptional outcomes
· A degree or relevant experience in Cyber Security or related discipline