Security Architect

Qualient Technology Solutions UK Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualient Technology Solutions UK Limited is seeking an experienced Information Security Architect to join our Digital & Data team in Manchester. You will design and deliver information security solutions for large-scale infrastructure and integration projects, working closely with clients and cross-functional teams to understand security requirements and align outcomes with business goals.

You will provide security guidance across the design, development, integration, and deployment life cycle,

Qualifications

• Strong information security knowledge and practical experience in cybersecurity.
• Ability to translate security requirements into architectures and controls.
• Experience communicating risks and security concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver information security solutions for large-scale infrastructure and integration projects.
• Work closely with clients, technical teams, product teams, and other stakeholders to understand security requirements.
• Provide security guidance across the design, development, integration, and implementation life cycle.
• Identify security risks, assess their potential impact, and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Apply security best practices, frameworks, standards, and governance processes.
• Participate in technical discussions, workshops, and in-person whiteboarding sessions to solve complex security challenges.
• Collaborate with Agile and cross-functional teams to deliver secure technology solutions.
• Communicate security risks, recommendations, and technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Contribute to internal knowledge sharing, mentoring, and continuous improvement.

Skills

InfoSec expertise

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Agile collaboration

Security architecture

Risk management

Communication

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Information Security Architect to join our Digital & Data team. You will work with clients and cross-functional teams to design and deliver effective security solutions across large-scale infrastructure, technology, and integration projects.,

• Design and deliver information security solutions for large-scale infrastructure and integration projects.
• Work closely with clients, technical teams, product teams, and other stakeholders to understand security requirements.
• Provide security guidance across the design, development, integration, and implementation life cycle.
• Identify security risks, assess their potential impact, and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Apply security best practices, frameworks, standards, and governance processes.
• Participate in technical discussions, workshops, and in-person whiteboarding sessions to solve complex security challenges.
• Collaborate with Agile and cross-functional teams to deliver secure technology solutions.
• Communicate security risks, recommendations, and technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Contribute to internal knowledge sharing, mentoring, and continuous improvement.
  The role requires strong information security knowledge, analytical problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively with technical and business stakeholders., Strong foundation and practical experience in Information Security/Cyber Security.
• Experience delivering security solutions for large-scale infrastructure, technology, or integration projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced consulting or technology environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively within Agile and cross-functional teams.
• Experience with security architecture, risk management, governance, or security frameworks would be beneficial.

Desirable Certifications

Candidates with relevant professional certifications such as:

• CISSP
• CISM
• IISP/CCP
• TOGAF