Security Architects (DV Security Clearance)

CGI Group Inc.; Reading; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CGI Group Inc. is seeking Security Architects to lead end-to-end security designs across enterprise architectures in the UK.

You will work on bids, proposals, implementations, and integrations, liaising with stakeholders at all levels to underpin system resilience and client confidence. We recruit at all levels, seeking 1 to 30+ years in security consulting, with UK Security Clearance as a requirement for roles.

Qualifications

• Experience as a security architect or technical security lead.
• Knowledge of MoD/HMG frameworks is helpful.
• Strong ability to articulate secure design to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end security designs across enterprise architectures.
• Collaborate with bids, proposals, implementations and integrations.
• Build the landscape security view that underpins resilience and client confidence.
• Liaise with stakeholders at all levels to justify secure architecture decisions.

Skills

Security architecture

Threat modelling

Cloud security

IAM

ZTA

Vulnerability management

SIEM

Container security

Stakeholder communication

Job description

You'll collaborate across enterprise architectures to produce end-to-end security designs, assisting on bids and proposals, as well as implementations and integrations. Liaising with stakeholders at all levels, you'll help build the full landscape security view that underpins systems resilience and client confidence. We need senior members who are design authorities, and junior members to work alongside them, developing their skills and understanding.

We're recruiting at all levels, so you'll have between 1 to 30+ years of experience consulting on delivering and implementing secure system design - ideally as a technical security lead for senior roles. You'll understand why security is at the centre of everything we do, and have the communication skills to persuade others, justifying secure architecture design to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. We'll also look for your experience and knowledge in:

• Security standards and frameworks (MoD and HMG experiences helpful)
• Cloud-based cyber security principles and architecture points
• Boundary controls, network segmentation and access control
• Identity and Access Management (including RBAC and A/PBAC, permissions management), ZTA
• Cryptographic techniques and implementations
• IT asset management and tracking
• Vulnerability Management and Patching
• SIEM principles, products and supporting logging infrastructure
• Containerisation and virtual machine security
• Delivering secure solutions against project expectations
• Strong awareness of and commitment to industry best practice
• Driving change in a complex environment
  If you're ahead of the game on cyber security, systems and operations risk we can secure your career ambitions.

Our Security Architects are trusted to work closely with a wide range of clients from all sectors on exciting projects with real-world purpose and impact. Whether you're a self-starter looking to test your talents, or want the opportunity to use your experience and skills, you'll find the challenges and support you need as part of one of the UK's largest cyber consultancies. Our roles are only available if you hold or fulfil the criteria to obtain a UK Security Clearance.

Your future duties and responsibilities: You'll join a collaborative team of more than 230 members delivering 360 security services to clients across every domain that CGI operates in, from government, defence, healthcare and utilities to banking and financial services. As a Security Architect your innovative solutions and support will secure business systems, protecting what is most valuable to our clients.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team‑one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.