Security Architect - Manager

PricewaterhouseCoopers; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking an experienced Security Architect in London to deliver high-quality security architecture services, focusing on cloud security measures and providing solutions for clients' challenges. Candidates should have strong experience with cloud applications and knowledge of security frameworks. This role requires leadership in identifying risks and implementing security best practices.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in architecture and security management.
• Understanding of security best practices.
• Proven implementation of cloud security models.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality security architecture services.
• Identify and mitigate risks.
• Design and execute strategic security objectives.

Skills

Cloud security

Security architecture

Network security

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Security Architect with strong cloud experience to join the client-facing Cyber team. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical and functional experience with a good grasp on leading projects and teams.

What your days will look like

Delivering high-quality expertise in security architecture services to our wide range of clients, providing them with tailor-made solutions for their challenges

Roles and responsibilities

• Work closely with enterprise architects to identify and mitigate risks, perform security reviews, design top tier security practices, and deliver strategic, innovative cloud based security offerings.
• Propose, design, plan and execute strategic and tactical operational security objectives.
• Perform deep analysis and develop metrics that measure current risk
• Identify appropriate technology/data sources and drive the collection of data necessary to effectively evaluate threats.
• Communicate threat intelligence and vulnerability management options
• Analysing threats and current security controls to identify gaps in current defensive posture
• Meet with clients and leading workshops

This role is for you if:

• You have strong experience in architecture and security management as well as an understanding of security best practices
• You have worked with securing network and enterprise cloud applications - ideally GCP, Azure or AWS
• You have strong knowledge of security frameworks, such as ISO/IEC 27001, NIST 800-53 or OWASP
• You have knowledge of host hardening, auditing, logging and monitoring, network security, SEIM deployments, security analytics, anomaly detections, PKI
• You have proven implementation of cloud security models, particularly identity, network, and encryption
• You have demonstrated understanding of Microsoft security technologies and strategy
• You have program management skills and solution support for security transformation/implementation programs
• You have business case development skills for justifying, prioritising & forecasting the funding requirements for security programs and initiatives

Education

Degrees/Field of Study required: Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications

Certifications not specified

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analytical Thinking, Azure Data Factory, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA), Computer Network Defense, Creativity, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Framework, Cybersecurity Requirements, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Encryption Technologies, Forensic Investigation, Incident Response Tool, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiousity, Java (Programming Language), Learning Agility, Optimism {+ 19 more}

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date