IT Security Manager - Architecture / Engineering

Institute of Communication; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a dynamic Security Architect to lead their Security Architecture and Engineering team. This hands-on role is pivotal in managing security risks and ensuring that security measures align with the ever-evolving technology landscape. You will engage with various stakeholders, lead a team of experts, and represent security in critical design and planning forums. If you have a strong background in cyber security and are eager for a challenging yet rewarding opportunity, this role offers a chance to make a significant impact in a fantastic business environment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in cyber security and risk management.
• Strong understanding of IT security best practices and principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of information security assurance experts.
• Engage across technology projects to manage security risks.
• Provide guidance on security controls and develop strategies.

Skills

Information Governance

Risk Management

Compliance

IT Security Best Practices

API Security

AWS Security Principles

Application Security

Communication Skills

Job description

Our client, a globally operating business, is seeking a Manager for their Security Architecture and Engineering team.

This is a hands-on Security Architect job role supporting the wider Technology arena to ensure security risks are identified, managed, and reported within the appropriate governance forums. This position requires solid technical knowledge and experience to be able to adapt to the continuously evolving technology landscape and will involve engagement with a range of stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead a team of information security assurance subject matter experts.
2. Engage across technology projects to ensure security risks are managed.
3. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to drive security goals.
4. Work with the Solution Architecture team to assess and approve new technologies.
5. Chair the Security Assurance Working Group.
6. Represent Security in Technical Design Authority/Architectural Review Boards and Planning Increment reviews.
7. Monitor external environments for emerging technologies and assess their impact.
8. Ensure Security by Design in solution architectures.
9. Provide guidance on security controls and develop organisational strategies for information security.

Job Requirements:

1. Experience in information governance, risk, and compliance.
2. Strong understanding of IT and information security best practices and principles.
3. Knowledge of API security risks and mitigation.
4. Understanding of AWS cloud computing architectures and security principles.
5. Familiarity with application security risks and mitigation.
6. Line management and people management skills.
7. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, capable of articulating complex ideas to broad audiences.

If you possess significant experience in cyber security and are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, apply now for more information. This is a hugely visible and influential job role within a fantastic business.