Security Architect

What you'll be doing:

The Security Architect will Contribute to the design, implementation and ongoing development of the security architecture of the client's IT systems.

The Security Architect will draw upon Enterprise Security Architecture or Security Solutions Architecture to Contribute to:

- Identify business objectives, user needs, risk appetite and cyber security obligations
- Identify vulnerabilities, perform threat modelling, undertake risk assessment, evaluate the effectiveness of security controls
- Verify and evidence alignment to 'Secure by Design' principles, corporate security policy/standards as well as industry recognised frameworks and best practice

Contribute to deliver and continually enhance a coherent approach to the design of secure client end-to-end solutions

Contribute to secure conceptual, logical and high level designs by identifying appropriate security controls to be embedded in solutions that meet business requirements whilst evidencing alignment to the target risk appetite.

Contribute to the design and be able to articulate and justify design recommendations at security architecture assurance gates

Contribute to design documentation, options papers, risk assessments, stakeholder presentations and be able to effectively communicate these to both senior technical and non-technical stakeholders

Contribute to reference architecture of established patterns, principles and guidelines

Contribute to the development of the Security Practice skills and capabilities to ensure consistent high quality of service delivery and expertise. Active coaching and mentoring of junior members of the team Contribute to the development of collateral to support Security Consulting ‘go to market’s propositions and service offerings.

Contribute to the development and presentation of compelling client proposals collaborating with teams across our business.

Contribute to documented Information Security Management Plans which incorporate Regulatory, Legal and Compliance in relation to applicable security policies. Standards and guidelines

Contribute to the identification of identified risks and emerging cyber security vulnerabilities and threats. The subsequent analysis to quantify and lead risk mitigation plans

Work with Service Management to ensure that partners and suppliers adhere to agreed standards, policies and verify/evidence appropriate compliance and security KPIsWork closely with 1st, 2nd and 3rd lines of defense on all matters relating to cyber security, information assurance, cyber risk, data privacy including regulatory and compliance considerations

Contribute to the development and enhancement of governance, risk and compliance aligned to policy, standards an industry good practice

Ensure that continuous assessment, identification, analysis and reporting of useful metrics to enable informed risk-based decisions to be taken

Constructively challenge established processes and controls to identify, recommend and facilitate continuous improvement, ensuring that all personnel (including senior stakeholders) understand their responsibilities in relation to security risk mitigation and remediation

Review and verify that documentation relating to process and technical security controls are maintained#Thrive as a consultant seeking the variety and challenge of engaging with different clients and variety of technologies and solution types.

Developing security vulnerabilities and techniques for applying effective controls.

Contribute to the development of secure system without close supervision.

Contribute to security requirements for new systems or changes to existing systems without close supervision.

Execute technical management tasks in respect to ongoing client projects.

CHARACTERISTICS Strong teamwork skills and attention to detail.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Self-motivation and able to take responsibility.

Persuasive communicator, using logic to win support and change views.

What experience you'll bring:

Awareness and understanding of industry security frameworks and guidance such as NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, NCSC CAF and other NCSC guidelines

Good knowledge of networking (switching,…