Security Architect

Vallum Associates

Warwick, Warwickshire, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

£550 – £600 pd

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The Role: Security Architect

Location: Warwick, UK

Position Type: Contract Inside IR35

Remote work option Available: Hybrid – 3 Days Onsite

Job Description:

Primary Responsibilities

As an employee in the Security Architect role, your key roles and responsibilities will include:

• Providing a security service steer to the projects and programs, on security related matters.

• Ownership and definition of the security scope/architecture for a variety of projects deployed globally.

• Drive security requirements, architectures, patterns and approaches via the company's processes.

• Day to day engagement with development teams to advise and consult on security matters

• Work closely with project teams, DevOps teams to ensure solution complies with security requirements and that risks are appropriately managed.

• Removing impediments for the successful delivery of the security related initiatives

• Provide technical security input as required by the security policy lead.

• Coordination of technical design/review activities with various segments within the Security team.

• Accountable for ensuring that key risks and issues are identified, addressed, and resolved in a manner that satisfies the business.

• Accountable for ensuring residual risk is captured and owners are identified.

• Conduct regular 1st line risk assessments to identify potential cyber threats and vulnerabilities to the business's systems and data.

• Conduct 1st line supply chain assurance for suppliers, in co-ordination with the 2nd line Vendor Assurance team

• Conduct reviews of new or existing Vendor contracts to ensure appropriate clauses and addendums are included with the 3rd party contracts

• Develop and implement strategies to mitigate cyber risks and enhance the business's security posture.

• Stay up-to-date with the latest cyber threats and trends, and recommend appropriate security controls and countermeasures.

• Maintain documentation and reporting on security-related activities, including risk assessments, incident response, and compliance audits.

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Essential skills/knowledge/experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• 3 - 6 years of experience in a similar role.

• Collaborate effectively with colleagues and suppliers in different time zones.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Ability to work in fast-paced environment, meet deadlines, pay attention to detail, and deliver high-quality results

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