Security Architect

Cognitive Group | Part of the Focus Cloud Group
england, united kingdom, united kingdom
2 weeks ago
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Our client are an industry leading Innovation and Transformation business, who work with customers to solve complex challenges and create lasting solutions through technology.


You will have the opportunity to:

  • Lead architectural reviews of client cloud implementations against best practices, relevant threats, and acceptable risks.
  • Define and implement cloud security strategies and roadmaps (for both design and remediation activities).
  • Collaborate across various teams to develop and manage the implementation of secure cloud architectures.
  • Contribute to building the cloud security capability within the organization, helping build a wider community and keeping the team updated on vendor platform changes, new architectural approaches, and best practices.
  • Set up architecture examples and proof of concepts on vendor platforms to illustrate best practices.
  • Manage the day-to-day tasking of small teams when working on assignments.
  • Work with customers as they begin their cloud transformation or enhance their existing cloud infrastructure.


Qualifications:

  • Proven track record working with one or more of the major cloud vendor platforms, ideally Azure
  • Strong understanding of security tooling for cloud and security automation.
  • Cloud architect professional qualifications in Microsoft Azure.
  • ISC2 CISSP accreditation or equivalent internationally recognized membership.
  • Demonstrable background in security architecture, including experience in designing and implementing technology solutions using firewall, secure networks, IDS/IPS, and IDAM systems.
  • Solid grasp of threat actors and mitigations for technology risks, with a passion for learning and staying current with technology advancements.
  • Experience in leading the design and architecture of cloud capabilities, including managing operational risk and assurance.
  • Hands-on experience in roles across all phases of the portfolio, program, and project lifecycles.
  • Familiarity with relevant cyber security standards, such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and broader views of good practices.

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