Security Solutions Architect

Security Solutions Architect

• Remote based role in the UK
• £625 - £675 per day
• Outside IR35
• 3 months rolling contract

We are seeking aSecurity Solutions Architectto design and guide the implementation of solutions across our leading UK based Utilities client on behalf of a major Cyber Improvement Programme.

AsSecurity Solutions Architectyour role will involve co-creating solutions for all of the Cyber Improvement workstreams

• Cyber Defence (SOC/EDR)
• IDAM
• Cyber Recovery (CRaaS, out of band communications and Recovery Designs)
• Cyber Threat Protection (vulnerability management and Service Now IRM integration)

Security Solutions Architect Key Responsibilities:

• Work under the direction of the leads to enable solutions that improve maturity and reduce risk, in line with Programme goals.
• Work with customers in multiple business units to understand and balance conflicting priorities and constraints
• Work with technical and service stakeholders to deliver security solutions that enable our operational value streams for cyber security.
• Lead solutions options assessments, under the direction of Enterprise Architecture, to specify new solutions that meet our business needs and are maintainable
• Lead solution designs for key re-architecture activities
• For example, moving to a data-centric architecture in the Cyber Defence workstream.
• Support procurement exercises for security solutions
• Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture and CIP SMEs to align our work with Enterprise IT (our parent business unit)
• Support ad-hoc tactical initiatives

Security Solutions Architect Qualifications and experience:

• Proactive approach and ability to lead and shape complex deliveries in collaboration with internal teams and suppliers.
• Proven commercial experience as a Security Solutions Architect
• Strong architectural and design skills, with the ability to develop scalable and secure solutions that operate as services
• Experience with at least one Enterprise Architecture framework (Zachman, Togaf SABSA or similar)
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a strategic mindset, capable of anticipating future needs and trends in cyber security
• Experience of supporting procurement exercises and implementations