Security Architect - CNAPP

Oscar Associates (UK) Limited
Manchester
1 week ago
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Role: Security Architect (Cloud)Location: Edinburgh / Glasgow / Sheffield / Manchester / BirminghamWorking Pattern: 3 days on-site, 2 days WFHSummaryOscar are kicking off the search for an experienced Security Architect contractor to work with a well-known, high end consultancy. The role consists of 3 days in one of their sites, with 2 days working from home.This role is a 6 month contract and will end on 30th November 2023, with the possibility to extent.The RoleThis role involves leading the end-to-end design of technology solutions, ensuring alignment with architectural standards, business needs, and security requirements.This role would be great for someone who is a strategic thinker with strong technical expertise, particularly in solution architecture and cybersecurity, and who thrives on balancing business needs with technical design.Key Responsibilities:Effectively manage and escalate both technical and project risks.Articulate and ensure approval of design deviations, resulting in technical debt.Ensure issues arising from solution design are recorded and ensure the design of the solutions are efficient and cost effective.Ensures all designs, decisions, and technical risks are reviewed through architectural and project governance.Serves as the lead technical authority across programmes, offering technical thought leadership and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships through regular executive-level communication on project deliverables.Requirements:Bachelors or Masters degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science or related field.Experience in CNAPP platforms such as Wiz, Prisma Cloud, Orca or Aqua.Strong knowledge of public cloud platforms.Familiar with compliance frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001 and how they apply to cloud applications.The ability to run risk assessments and threat modelling for cloud-native applications.Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts to business stakeholders.Role: Security Analyst (Cloud)Location: Edinburgh / Glasgow / Sheffield / Manchester / BirminghamWorking Pattern: 3 days on-site, 2 days WFHOscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.TPBN1_UKTJ

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