Senior Cyber Security Architectural Lead

OVERVIEW

For nearly 70 years, our client has been at the forefront of nuclear research and development. They have a critical mission and use their unique skills to provide wider UK government with critical advice and threat reduction solutions.

They are looking to source a high performing individual to join our Cyber Security team as a Senior Cyber Security Architectural Lead. The successful applicant will be required to contribute effectively and efficiently as a key part of the system that protects our material, information, and assets today and for the future.

PLEASE NOTE - This role will be full-time on site due to the nature and requirements of the work.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Supporting the development of Cyber Capability
2. Providing technical security input to information system designs
3. Maintaining awareness of industry developments for Cyber Security Capability and making recommendations for adoption where appropriate
4. Reviewing and contributing to high- and low-level solution designs, achieving compliance with overall security architecture, achievement of security requirements and overall efficacy of the security features and tools.
5. Identification, management, and mitigation of security vulnerabilities in the delivery of your project(s) to minimise the risks to AWE, including use of IT Health Check and Vulnerability Assessments as required.
6. Advising managers and producing recommendations for the implementation of security controls.
7. Assessing the performance and effectiveness of security elements as directed and advising of potential solutions where corrective action and improvements are needed.
8. The Company may require you to fulfil any other reasonable duties aligned to your position from time to time in line with business needs.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Providing expert subject matter advice to CISO and other elements of the IS management chain.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

1. Experience of working in highly secure environment (primarily office based)
2. Experience of applying security concepts relating to complex enterprise solutions
3. Experience of cloud architecture
4. Previous experience of Security Assurance and Security Architecture
5. Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or equivalent
6. Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to communicate at all levels
7. Proven ability to work across multiple teams simultaneously
8. An understanding of how to deliver successfully in a regulated environment.