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Lead Security Architect - SC Cleared

12 months

London - x2 days onsite

£950 per day inside ir35

Active SC clearance required

Summary:

This role will act as the lead security architect on a large multi-million, multi-year programme into a UK Central Government department.

Skills Required:

Strong understanding of Public Sector Security Understanding of Cabinet Office "Secure by Design" Strong understanding of Enterprise risk Infrastructure Security Identity and Access Management Cloud Security Container Security Palo Alto offerings Data Security DevSecOps PKI Ability to communicate and work in a team Ability to present to Senior members of the team, Clients and Partners about complex issues in common English. A hands-on attitude, will be expected to produce design documents and review the designs of others Strong work ethic

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