Senior Security Architect

Pontoon
Manchester
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Job Title: Security ArchitectContract Duration: 6 MonthsLocation: Edinburgh, Leeds, Halifax, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol (2 days a week onsite)Working Pattern: Full TimeRate: Highly competitive rate available for suitable candidatesAre you ready to take on a pivotal role in shaping the security landscape of an esteemed organisation in the Banking and Financial Services industry? We are on the lookout for dynamic Security Architect to join our team for a 6-month contract in 2025! This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to our Group Security Reference Architecture (GSRA) and ensure our security artefacts meet the highest standards.Required Skills:Systems Design - Designs and review system architectures through the application of patterns and principles, which support associated security designs.Research & Innovation - Advises on developments to security properties in technology. Provides input in identifying new technologies and design their use in a business context.Security Technology - Explains the effectiveness of current and future security designs and can create supporting guardrails and patterns based upon these technology solutions. Shares information on a range of systems but may specialise in one.Security Transformation Activity - interprets and applies an understanding of policy and process, business architecture, and legal and political implications to assist the development of technical solutions or controls.Artefact Management - responsible for the assessment and cataloguing of artifacts, ensuring that each item is accurately documented and stored under optimal digital conditions. This involves conducting regular inventory checks, updating records in management systems, and maintaining the digital space where artifacts are housed.Customer - Independently understands the end-to-end journey. Integrates insights and knowledge from disparate data, processes and systems which are relevant to the customer journey. Defines high-level requirements and supports incubation of new solutions to address customer problems. What You'll Do:As a Security Architect, you will be at the heart of our security initiatives, responsible for:Creating and Managing Security Artefacts: Develop, launch, and maintain artefacts that articulate security requirements and solutions, guiding engineers through LBG's security landscape.Collaborating with Teams: Work closely with product owners, operations teams, and security engineers to document and uphold security artefacts in alignment with policies and best practises.Risk Analysis and Mitigation: Assess risks associated with processes, software, and hardware artefacts, implementing robust security measures.Staying Ahead of Trends: Keep abreast of the latest security trends and technologies, ensuring that our security reference architecture remains valuable and insightful. Core Competencies:We are looking for candidates who excel in the following areas:Security Content Creation: Lead and execute the creation of clear and effective security artefacts.Analytics and Problem Solving: analyse complex problems and design solutions that achieve business outcomes.Stakeholder Management: Build and improve relationships with stakeholders, managing priorities and facilitating discussions.Communication: Clearly convey security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.Direction & Decision Making: Provide guidance to security product owners, defining the direction for security technology solutions. Key Technologies You'll Work With:Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)Endpoint Protection (e.g., Sentinel One, Microsoft Defender)Identity Access Management (e.g., Ping, SailPoint)Network Security Solutions (e.g., Akamai, F5)Cloud Security Technologies (Google & Microsoft)Data Security Measures (AI, PGP Encryption) Why Join Us?Exciting Challenges: Engage in transformative security projects that make a real difference.Collaborative Environment: Work with talented professionals who inspire and support each other.Career Growth: Enhance your skills and expand your expertise in a leading financial services organisation. If you are passionate about security and looking to make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you! Apply now and be part of our journey towards a safer financial future.Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you

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