Cyber Security Architect - UK Remote

McNally Recruitment Ltd; London; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global recruitment firm is seeking a Cyber Security Architect for their UK division, working remotely with occasional client visits. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in security architecture design, expertise in security frameworks, and familiarity with cloud security technologies. This position demands strong risk assessment skills and a collaborative spirit. An attractive opportunity for those focused on personal and professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years (10 years for senior) experience in security architecture design.
• Deep understanding of security technologies like firewalls and vulnerability scanners.
• Strong knowledge of cloud security concepts and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead security strategy development and implementation.
• Conduct risk assessments and threat modeling.
• Perform regular security reviews and recommend remediation.

Skills

Security architecture design

Risk assessment

Customer focus

Collaboration with cross-functional teams

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Information Security

Tools

NIST CSF

ISO 27001

CIS Controls

AWS

Microsoft Azure

Google Cloud Platform

Job description

Overview

We are sourcing Cyber (Resiliency) Security Architects of all levels for our client who is a Global Leader within their field. These positions are for the UK division working remotely, except for the occasional client visit. Candidates must be located and authorised to work in the UK without any visa requirements.

Responsibilities

• Take the lead on developing, implementing, and maintaining our security strategy within their Service Provider organization.
• Work closely with our leadership team to design and implement effective security solutions that not only protect our business objectives and regulatory requirements but also provide innovative solutions to stay ahead of emerging threats.
• Conduct risk assessments and threat modeling to identify and prioritize risks to our business and IT assets, using your extensive experience in security architecture design.
• Implementation within a Service Provider environment to create a cutting-edge security architecture framework.
• Work to maintain policies, standards, and guidelines related to information security within our organization, collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement security controls and technologies such as encryption, authentication, and authorization solutions.
• Conducting security reviews of vendors and third-party partners to ensure they meet our rigorous security standards.
• Performing regular security and risk reviews of their Service Provider environment to identify vulnerabilities and recommend remediation activities.
• Advise the senior leadership team on the latest security best practices, and stay ahead of emerging security threats, always keeping our organization one step ahead.
• You will have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer-focused – someone who prioritizes customer success in their work.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Minimum of 5 years (10 years for senior) experience in security architecture design and implementation within a Service Provider organization.
• Experience with security frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, or CIS Controls
• Deep understanding of security technologies, such as firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, vulnerability scanners, and endpoint protection.
• Strong knowledge of cloud security concepts and technologies, such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

• Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CCSP
• Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field