Security Architect

Placed: 27/11/17
Region: Cambridgeshire
Location: Croydon
Category: Jobs


Content of the advertisement:

Vacancy Overview: Security Consultant/ Architect

6 Month Contract

£550 to £600 per day

Location: Croydon

My client a leading energy provider is looking to engage 2 Security Consultants/Architects (CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CEH) to join their Enterprise Security team on an initial 6 month contract.

They can be flexible on location between Barnwood and London. You will require BPSS clearance for this role which requires a disclosure Scotland certificate.

Responsibilities

* Undertake security design activities as defined by the Enterprise Security policies and governance principles
* Security design of the different solution components constituting the end to end solution (responsibility shared with projects solution architects and BAs)
* Responsible for the end-to-end security solution for Enterprise IT projects
* Owner of the end-to-end security requirements. Allocates security requirements from system to sub-systems
* Ensures security requirements are tracked through design, build, test, integration and validation activities and that they mitigate the identified security risks
* Responsible for security risk assessment activities at system and subsystem level
* Testing - security solution suitable for compliance with testing obligations and certification.
* Takes part in the Project and Security forums to report on current solution developments and associated risk profile
* Validates the security elements of design using the project design and governance processes
* Takes part in the evaluation of Change Requests for their impact on the end to end solution
* Ability to identify and recommend alternatives which may offer future-proofing or additional benefits to the organisation
* Ability to factor cost, time and quality constraints in the design choices
* Support the security operations and incident management teams, upon request.

Deliverables: Security Consultant/Architect

* The post holder will need to proactively work and build strong relationships with key senior managers and stakeholders across the Business
* The post holder will be required to engage with external IT service providers, audit agencies and regulatory bodies upon request
* The post holder will liaise regularly with other parts of the programme: End to end solution architect, solution architects, enterprise architects, Project Manager, security managers, System Integration Partners and suppliers

Skills & Qualifications: Security Consultant/ Architect
Knowledge, skills and experience

* Experience of working in complex projects where security assurance is required
* Knowledge of Cloud Security Architecture and experience in assurance of AWS and Azure
* Knowledge and experience of implementing Security in System Design Lifecycle
* Strong technical background on security technologies and solutions like Cloud, AWS, Azure, Mobile, IAM, Integration etc.
* Knowledge of Smart Meters and associated security model is desirable
* Device security - engagement with manufacturers as part of the E2E design.
* A strong communicator with the ability to influence people inside & outside of the IT organisation
* To understand and have the ability to communicate Security risk management by explaining the true impact to the business.
* Experience in Information Security and related technologies
* Experience of conducting security risk assessments, audit and assurance activities
* Ability to create relationships with the other IT functions and, as required, with business representatives
* The person should be able to demonstrate the ability to take responsibility and make sound decisions on security related issues
* Absolutely trustworthy with high standards of personal integrity (demonstrated by an unblemished career history, complete lack of criminal convictions etc.), and willing to undergo vetting and/or personality assessments to verify this if necessary
* Wiling to travel to other business locations for work related activities.
* Possession of professional certifications and membership in professional associations is highly desirable (e.g. CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CEH, )

Please apply via the web site or directly I look forward to receiving your application. If you do not receive a response within 7 days your application has not been processed on this occasion.

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