Information Security Architect / Manager

Jas Gujral; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An international technology company in Central London is seeking an Information Security Architect / Manager for a 6-month contract. The role involves assessing security standards, implementing security measures, and collaborating on information security strategies. Candidates should have 5 to 8 years of experience in information security and relevant qualifications. A competitive rate of £500 per day is offered. Occasional travel to other sites may be required.

Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years of proven experience in Information Security.
• Experience with common information security frameworks.
• Information security qualifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assess the current environment against industry standards.
• Implement security measures in line with the IT team.
• Streamline processes for optimized technology landscape.
• Conduct security risk assessments and provide mitigation steps.
• Provide governance and compliance reports.

Skills

Information security policy design

Troubleshooting and problem solving

Cisco Meraki technologies

Continual Service Improvement methodologies

Vulnerability management

Intrusion detection and prevention

Cloud application security

Writing policies and standards

SOC and SIEM platforms

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Knowledge of security frameworks (ISO, ITIL, COBIT)

Professional qualifications (CISMP, CISSM)

Job description

Information Security Architect / Manager

Our Client is an International company with offices in Central London.

They are looking to bring on-board an Information Security Architect / Manager with at least 5 to 8 years proven expertise within Information Security.

The function of the position will be as follows:

• Assess the current environment against industry standards and trends.
• Implement robust security and control measures, in line with the global IT team
• Streamline current processes and execute changes for a secured and optimised technology and data landscape.
• Subject matter expert in application and network security, with operational experience of managing security operations, SIEM solutions, incident, and response management.
• Collaborate to develop the Infosec strategy and associated operating model.
• Conduct an in-depth security risk assessment across the technology stack and provide end-to-end mitigation steps for resilience.
• Working closely with key stakeholders to ensure compliance with security policies, and promotion of strong information security culture.
• Provide weekly governance, risk and compliance reports utilising key risk and key performance indicators and metrics.

Skills/Competencies Required:

• Experience developing information security policy, process and procedure design and implementation.
• Excellent troubleshooting, problem solving, and root-cause analytical (RCA) skills.
• Good working knowledge of Cisco Meraki and associated technologies.
• Practical knowledge of Continual Service Improvement (CSI) methodologies.
• Vulnerability management and assessment.
• Intrusion detection and prevention analysis / frameworks.
• Solid exposure to cloud based applications security and provisioning.
• Experience in writing policy, process, and standard playbooks.
• Experience in SOC and SIEM platforms
• Excellent communications skills in framing and messaging issues of highly technical nature, into meaningful and relevant information for a varied audience.
• Excellent analytical skills, with an ability to manage multiple projects under tight guidelines.
• Experience with common Information security frameworks such as ISO, ITIL, and COBIT.
• Information security professional qualifications (CISMP, CISSM, SSCP, CAP..etc)

** Occasional travel to other sites may be required.

This is 6 month contract assignment based in Central London.

Rate will be circa £500 per day.

Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your daily rate and availability.