Cyber Security Architect

Methods; Greater London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Methods is seeking an experienced Information Security professional to lead security architecture across client projects in the public and private sectors. You will apply standards, assess certification programmes, and manage security access controls (e.g., Active Directory) while shaping cloud/virtualisation security design.

You will work within multi-disciplinary teams, contribute to threat modelling, risk guidance, and documentation such as ESRM and DPIA, and maintain strong stakeholder

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in security architecture.
• Experience applying standards and assessment of certification programmes in IT security.
• Ability to design secure cloud/virtualised environments and manage access controls (e.g., AD).
• Knowledge of threat modelling and secure network architecture.
• Certification in AWS or Azure for Architecture and Security or similar.
• Experience writing Cyber Security documents (Risk Assessments, ESRM, DPIA).

Skills

Information Security

Cloud Security

Threat Modelling

Security Architecture

Stakeholder Management

Tools

Active Directory

AWS

Azure

Job description

Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Information Security related positionsAbility to apply standards, practices, codes and assessment of certification programmes relevant to the IT industry and the specific organisation or business domainAbility to use any tool or system which provides security access control (e.g Active Directory)Showing proficiency in the principles and application of cloud/virtualisation (including ownership responsibilities and security implications) and be able to use tools and systems to manage virtualised environments e.g Server/desktop virtualisation and SDDC (Software Defined Data Centre)IASME / Cyber Essentials Plus CertifiedKnowledge of identifying, developing and communicating threat modellingKnowledge of secure network architecture and technical designPro-active approach to personal and professional developmentExperience providing expert strategy, risk and technical advice, guidance and support on cyber security, both in business-as-usual and for live and planned projects within our clients’ businessMinimum 2-3 years of experience in security architectureDemonstrably experienced in working as an effective member of a multi-disciplinary teamMust hold, or be able to hold, an HMG Security Check (SC) clearanceBroad range of cyber and information security skills, knowledge and experience such as security threats and vulnerabilities that impact/and/or emanate from system hardware, software and other infrastructure components, and relevant strategies, controls and activities to prevent, mitigate, detect and resolve security incidents affecting system hardware, software and other infrastructure componentsCertification in AWS or Azure for Architecture and Security or similarExperience in writing and creating Cyber Security documents i.e. Risk Assessments, ESRM, DPIA etc and produce particular patterns and support quality assuranceExcellent stakeholder management, presentation and communication skillsAn experienced consultant with a background in Cyber SecurityExperience in creating secure architecture in either AWS either/or AzureAble to gap analysis for specific domains, identify gaps in existing capabilities, service maturity. Identify missing cybersecurity and cyber-resiliency capabilities in alignment with changing business needs, threat land scape and technical requirements to increase the quality of the selected solutions also including topics such as products’ convergence over time and products decommissioningKnowledge of the IT/IS infrastructure (e.g databases and LANs) and the IT applications and service processes used within own organisation, including those associated with sustainability and efficiencyGreat stakeholder managementKnowledge of evolving digital technology/applications e.g. AI/Digital twins/IoTAutonomy to develop and grow your skills and experienceGood Communication skillsA creative approach to problem solvingBe part of exciting project work that is making a difference in societyFlexibility to learn and growGood listening and comprehension

Am I the right fit? We’re looking for:ResilienceSecurity Certification e.g ISC2 CISSP, ISC2 CCSP, ISACA CISM or similarStrong collaboration and team workingExperience working on central government, local government and public corporations projects and deliverablesA determined and tenacious approach to workGenuine passion/commitment to improving public servicesKnowledge of principles, practices, tools and techniques of IT auditingStrong, inspiring, and thought-provoking leadershipA supportive and collaborative environmentKnowledge, application, implications and technical aspects of computer-mediated tools that allow people to create, share or exchange information, ideas, and pictures/videos in virtual communities and networksExperience in the discipline associated with data sets so large and/or complex that traditional data processing applications are inadequate. The data files may include structured, unstructured and/or semi-structured data, such as unstructured text, audio, video, etc. Challenges include analysis, capture, curation, search, sharing, storage, transfer, manipulation, analysis, visualization and information privacyMethods and techniques for preparing and presenting business cases, requests for proposal (RFP) invitations to tender (ITT) and statements of requirements/work both verbally and in writing