Security Architect

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