Security Architect

Reed; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector leader is seeking a Security Architect with DV clearance for a hybrid position. The role involves working closely with the Application Development team to support the development of a new Information Management Application, focusing on complex security projects and stakeholder management. Candidates should possess significant experience in large-scale IT transformations and have a strong understanding of security policies.

Qualifications

• Experience of working on large scale Business Change and IT enabled Transformation Programmes.
• Must be able to show ability to manage multiple stakeholders including large IT Service providers, Security and Data Protection Authorities.
• Experience of working as a key member within a high-performance team.

Responsibilities

• Deal with complex situations requiring technical expertise.
• Make and influence important architectural decisions.
• Monitor changes in the technical environment.

Skills

Analysis

Communication

Stakeholder management

Pressure handling

Risk assessment

Education

Cyber / Information Security qualification, such as CISSP or CISM

Job description

Overview

SECURITY ARCHITECT, DV SECURITY CLEARANCE, AI

My client, a leader in the public sector, are seeking a DV cleared security architect to work on a hybrid basis both from home and the London office. As part of the Programme Team, you will work closely with the Application Development team and other stakeholders to apply your knowledge and experience in support of the development of the new Information Management Application.

Key Tasks

The post holder will be required to do the following:

• As Security Architect you will have the capability to deal with complex, sometimes unique situations, which will require deep technical expertise and the ability to communicate complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. You will work on services of high complexity and risk, enabling the business to achieve its needs.
• At this level, you will:

• Have a deep and evolving level of technical expertise.
• Make and influence important architectural decisions.
• Be a recognised expert and demonstrate this expertise by solving unprecedented issues and problems.
• Further the profession, demonstrating and sharing best practice within and outside the organisation.

Key Skills

The post holder must have the following skills:

• Analysis
• Monitor changes in the technical environment and assess whether risks are still at acceptable levels or whether previous decisions need to be revisited.
• Direct and influence others on best practice and policy.

Experience - Mandatory

• Experience of working on large scale Business Change and IT enabled Transformation Programmes.
• Experience of implementing or advising on security projects to drive down strategic security risks.
• Experience of working in a complex high-profile environment.
• Must be able to show ability to manage multiple stakeholders including large IT Service providers, Security and Data Protection Authorities, Commercial and Business teams.
• Excellent listening and oral skills with the ability to present information appropriately by audience.
• Experience of working within secure technology-based projects and programmes enabling business change.
• Ability to work under pressure and to turn-round communications to meet tight deadlines.
• Experience of working as a key member within a high-performance team.
• Experience of developing and working with audit processes and challenge functions.
• An understanding of the commercial, operational, technical and supply infrastructure in which successful programmes and projects are delivered.
• A record of successfully supporting secure national projects on time and on budget in a complex environment which uses both in-house and supplier-based delivery method.
• Experience and knowledge of the security accreditation processes at a national level at all Government security Classification (GSC) levels.
• Understanding of the Cabinet Office Security Policy Framework (SPF), and knowledge of security policy at the higher security classifications.

Experience - Desirable

• Experience of working within the Policing sector.
• Cyber / Information Security qualification, such as CISSP or CISM