Security Architect

Hays.; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NFP organisation is seeking a highly skilled Security Architect to design and implement security solutions, focusing on Azure technologies. The role involves migrating from Cyber Essentials to the Cyber Assessment Framework, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• Strong background in security architecture and Azure technology stack.
• Experience migrating from Cyber Essentials to CAF.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement security solutions for information asset protection.
• Lead migration from Cyber Essentials to Cyber Assessment Framework.

Skills

Security Architecture Design

Risk Assessment

Compliance and Governance

Incident Response

Collaboration

Tools

Azure Security Center

Azure Sentinel

SIEM

EDR

DLP

Job description

Your new company

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Security Architect to join an NFP organisation on a contract basis. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in security architecture and a deep understanding of the Azure technology stack. This role will involve designing, implementing, and managing security solutions to protect our organisation's information assets, with a specific focus on migrating from Cyber Essentials to the Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF).

What you'll need to succeed

1. Security Architecture Design: Develop and maintain security architecture frameworks and standards, focusing on Microsoft technologies such as Azure, Office 365, and Windows Server.
2. Migration to CAF: Lead the migration from Cyber Essentials to the Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF), including planning, execution, and documentation of the transition process.
3. Risk Assessment: Conduct security risk assessments and vulnerability assessments to identify and mitigate potential security threats.
4. Security Solutions Implementation: Design and implement security solutions, including identity and access management, data protection, and threat detection and response.
5. Compliance and Governance: Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) and develop security policies and procedures.
6. Incident Response: Lead and coordinate incident response activities, including investigation, containment, and remediation of security incidents.
7. Collaboration: Work closely with IT, DevOps, and other teams to integrate security into the development and deployment processes.
8. Training and Awareness: Provide security training and awareness programs to employees and stakeholders.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Azure security services (e.g., Azure Security Center, Azure Sentinel).
• Experience with security features and configurations.
• Proven experience of migrating from Cyber Essentials to the Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF).
• Proven experience implementing SOAR services.
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server security and Active Directory.
• Familiarity with security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).
• Experience with security tools and technologies (e.g., SIEM, EDR, DLP).

What you need to do now

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