IT Security Architect - Uxbridge, Middlesex (Basé à London)

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Job Description

Job Purpose and Summary:The IT Security Architect is a core member of the Canon EMEA Information Security Department, responsible for the strategic Security Roadmap, defining and implementing the target enterprise security architecture, and providing guidance to project teams to ensure compliance with the Canon EMEA security policies and security architecture. This role can be filled in either our Amstelveen, Netherlands headquarters, or our Stockley Park, United Kingdom headquarters.

What we give:

  1. Own, define and maintain the Security Roadmap for a 5-year horizon, in alignment with business and IT priorities.
  2. Lead and support the creation of the security architecture direction and vision statement for new initiatives.
  3. Actively support and consult projects as a member of the Project Design Authority.
  4. Direct, review and approve high-level designs produced by the Project Design Office.
  5. Work closely with business stakeholders (e.g. business sponsors, business process group) and develop an intimate understanding of the business value chain and business processes.
  6. Ensure business and IT stakeholder sign-off for security initiatives.
  7. Identify opportunities to improve business and IT processes.
  8. Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, best practices, and the threat landscape.

What we ask:

  1. At least 8 years of experience within Information Security, with at least 4 years in an (Enterprise) Security Architecture role.
  2. Professional experience with all aspects of an IT project from design through development, testing, implementation, and production.
  3. Deep understanding of the security domain specific technologies and systems.
  4. Broad understanding of neighboring domains and the overall technical landscape.
  5. Awareness of relevant technologies in the wider industry, and their strengths and weaknesses.
  6. Able to engage with delivery and operational personnel on complex technical issues.
  7. Expertise in Enterprise Architecture frameworks (TOGAF and/or SABSA), standard technologies (e.g. SOA), and modeling environments (e.g. UML).
  8. Strong communication and presentation skills in English.
  9. Ability to persuade and influence key stakeholders, including the ability to explain complex technical issues to non-IT experts.
  10. Strong analytical and conceptual skills, and able to evaluate the costs, benefits, and other measurable features of potential options.

You will need:

Base pay – £79,939– £110,000
Bonus (10%) – A discretionary bonus scheme that rewards you as you help us achieve our goals.
Learning & Development – As a Company that encourages continuous learning you will always have resources and support available.
Work & Home Life Balance – We support with a minimum of 25 days holiday per year, holiday purchase, and a flexible working policy.
Health & Wellbeing – Free private healthcare, an Employee Assistance Programme, partnership with Mental Health First Aid UK with a network of mental health champions and discounted rates to Nuffield Health Gym.
Employee discount – Up to 38% off products from our Canon store.
Some other Benefits – Generous Pension, Canon Awards, Discount cards, Cycle to Work scheme, Season ticket loans, and charity volunteer days.

Canon champions hybrid working with a flexible working policy. You will be part of an energetic and innovative environment with more than 50 different teams. Lastly, you’ll find that Canon encourages continuous Learning and Development with a wide range of resources and support available on demand.

Does this seem like a great fit for your career expectations? We’re excited to hear from you! Even if you don’t meet all the qualifications we still encourage you to apply.

#LI-hybrid Job Family: IT Security Job Grade: 14

Further information:

  1. Act as a team player
  2. Apply high standards of accuracy
  3. Create insights
  4. Drive for results
  5. Focus on the customer

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