Security Architect (Manchester)

Insight Investment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading asset management firm in Manchester is seeking a Security Architect to enhance their Cyber Security team. You will be responsible for security design, assurance, and compliance, while also conducting training sessions. The ideal candidate has extensive knowledge in cybersecurity architecture, cloud environments, and works effectively with cross-functional teams. This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing team.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of end-to-end cybersecurity architecture within software development environments.
• Strong understanding of emerging cybersecurity threats.
• The ability to work effectively within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments of projects and third-party vendors to ensure cybersecurity standards are met.
• Stay updated on cyber threats and develop strategies to mitigate risks.
• Conduct threat modeling of systems and applications.

Skills

Cybersecurity architecture

Understanding of emerging cybersecurity threats

Technical knowledge of IT infrastructure

Application development proficiency

Security controls engineering in cloud environments

Tools

Microsoft Security stack

Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)

Job description

Insight Investment is looking for a Security Architect to join the Cyber Security team in Manchester. Working within the CISO team as a Security Architect and acting as a subject matter expert, you will have significant expertise in security design and assurance of systems and applications.

Role Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments of projects and third-party vendors to ensure cybersecurity standards are met.
• Stay updated on cyber threats and develop strategies to mitigate risks.
• Conduct threat modelling of systems and applications.
• Conduct regular training sessions and awareness programs for development teams.
• Work with cross functional teams to integrate security into business processes.
• Continuously evaluate and improve existing security measures.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with legal, regulatory, and industry standards.
• Support the investigations of major security incidents.

Experience Required

• Strong understanding of end-to-end cybersecurity architecture within software development environments.
• Strong understanding of emerging cyber security threats.
• A broad and comprehensive technical knowledge of IT infrastructure and technologies.
• Proficiency within application development and software engineering.
• The ability to work effectively within a team environment and across various stakeholders.
• Engineering of security controls in cloud environments such as Azure, AWS, GCP.

Nice to have

• Understanding of the development of bespoke applications in financial services environments.
• Relevant technical cyber security certifications are highly desirable.
• Strong experience of the Microsoft Security stack.
• Implementation of robust security controls to safeguard CI/CD pipelines

Insight is committed to being an inclusive employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation. If you are a candidate with a disability, or are assisting a candidate with a disability, and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please email [e-mail]

About Insight Investment

Insight Investment is a leading asset manager focused on designing investment solutions to meet its clients’ needs. Founded in 2002, Insight’s collaborative approach has delivered both investment performance and growth in assets under management. Insight manages assets across its core liability-driven investment, risk management, full-spectrum fixed income, currency and absolute return capabilities.

Insight has a global network of operations in the UK, Ireland, Germany, US, Japan and Australia. More information about Insight Investment can be found at: InsightInvestment.com