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Cyber Security Solution Architect

The Crown Estate
London
5 months ago
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Advert closes: Tuesday 11th February 

Are you passionate about cyber security and eager to make a significant impact? The Crown Estate is on a mission to create lasting and shared prosperity for the nation. We are seeking a Cyber Security Solution Architect to join our dynamic team and help us harness the power of digital and data technologies.

Purpose of Role:

At The Crown Estate, we are committed to business reinvention with digital transformation at its core. Under the leadership of the CISO, our Digital Security team ensures resilience against cyber-attacks, data breaches, and other information security risks. We aim to:

  • Enable the successful adoption of digital technologies and unlock associated business benefits.
  • Fulfil our legal and moral duty to protect the information of the public, our customers, and our staff.
  • Enhance our reputation as a trusted brand, responsibly generating value and financial returns for the country.

As a Cyber Security Solution Architect, you will:

  • Provide expert advice on security architectural principles and enterprise-wide security solutions.
  • Assist projects in developing secure bespoke solutions when existing ones are unavailable.
  • Ensure a consistent security strategy, aligning controls with business objectives.
  • Drive the design and review process to ensure security capabilities bring intended value.
  • Research new technologies and security architectures to enhance our security posture.
  • Apply assurance processes to ensure new digital solutions meet security requirements.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Strategic thinker with a holistic view of security architecture.
  • Proven experience in a security solution architecture role.
  • Ability to translate business, information, and technology security requirements into an architectural blueprint.
  • Experience in security architectural assurance and handling complex projects.
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills, up to executive level.
  • Expertise in cyber security frameworks such as NCSC CAF, NIST, ISO 2700x series, CIS.
  • Understanding of the impact of emerging technologies on information security.

Capabilities:

  • Communication and Information:Engage and communicate The Crown Estate technology strategies within the community.
  • Continuous Improvement: Drive change and stay on top of industry best practices and trends.
  • Delivery: Collaborate with planning departments to ensure timely delivery of scalable software and systems.
  • DataDriven: Champion analytical thinking and leverage data-driven insights.
  • ChangeAdvocacy: Embrace continuous improvement and challenge established processes to enhance information security.

Why Join Us?

At The Crown Estate, you will be part of a forward-thinking organisation that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence. We offer a supportive environment where your expertise will drive meaningful change and contribute to the nation’s prosperity.

Apply Now and be a part of our journey to secure the future!


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