Cyber Security Architect

Sprytech Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company is seeking a Cyber Security Architect to join their growing team in London and Slough. This permanent, full-time role involves defining and implementing security architecture, supporting multiple projects, and ensuring compliance with relevant standards. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience, strong knowledge of security frameworks, and relevant qualifications in information security. Competitive salary based on experience is offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Cyber Security roles.
• Exposure to current information security regulations.
• Experience with application security tools like SonarQube.
• Security and IT vendors’ certifications
• CREST-registered penetration tester and/or security architect

Responsibilities

• Responsible for supporting multiple security projects.
• Define and implement security architecture and policies.
• Assess risk and deliver sustainable security solutions.

Skills

Leading security architecture implementation

Secure development lifecycles (SDL)

Enterprise-scale security management

Information security standards knowledge

Enterprise IT infrastructure tools

Cryptographic services knowledge

Application security testing tools

Understanding security in agile/DevOps

Education

Degree or equivalent in relevant subject

Information Security professional certification

Security vendor certifications

CREST-listed tester/architect

Tools

SonarQube

Security control tools

Job description

We are looking to recruit Cyber Security Architect to join our growing team based in London and Slough. This will be an on-going permanent basis employment for deserving candidate. The Security Architect is responsible for supporting multiple projects and programmes by defining and championing information security solutions. The role will work closely with systems and project engineers, developers, internal / external business stakeholders and project managers within various departments to assess risk and deliver pragmatic, flexible and sustainable security that includes people, process and technology.

Required Skills and Experience

• Solid exposure of taking a leading role in the establishment and implementation of security architecture, policies and procedures.
• Experience of secure development lifecycles (SDL)
• Good understanding of enterprise-scale security management process and infrastructure
• Exposure to current information security standards and regulations such as PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, SOX, UK DPA
• Exposure to enterprise IT infrastructure and tools (e.g. Microsoft, Cisco, Sun, Oracle)
• Experience of transactional revenue systems, embedded systems, smartcards, mobile payment systems
• Knowledge of cryptographic services
• Knowledge of wider security, audit, risk and compliance standards e.g. PCI-P2PE, PCI-POI-PTS, ISO 22301, ISO27005, ISO31000, NIST, GDPR
• Understanding of security within agile/ DevOps and waterfall project methods, product development
• Experience of application security testing tools, e.g. SonarQube
• In depth understanding of information security control tools
• Experience of quality management systems and external audit standards e.g. ISO 9001, ISAE3402

Education and Qualification:

• Degree or equivalent and/or equivalent level of experience in relevant subject
• Certification as an Information Security professional (e.g. IISP/CISA/CISM/CISSP/ ISA)
• Security and IT vendors� certifications
• CREST-registered penetration tester and/or security architect

Job Type: Permanent Full-time

Location: London/Slough

Salary: Market Rates (Based on experience)

Experience

• Min 5 years or more

If you think you are a suitable candidate for this job title and hold all necessary skills, please apply by submitting your CV. Salary will be determined from experience.