Security Architect
Core
Design, implement, and develop security architecture for client IT systems, ensuring alignment with business objectives, risk appetite, and secure-by-design principles.
Role type
Senior Security Architect (Consulting)
Builds
Secure client end-to-end solutions and reference architectures
Domain
Cybersecurity, Cloud Security (AWS/Azure), Enterprise Security Architecture
Required skills
Cybersecurity frameworks (NIST CSF, NCSC CAF), Networking (switching, routing, firewalls), Cloud platforms (AWS, Microsoft Azure), Security testing and vulnerability management, Security standards (ISO 27001, 27002, 27017, 27108), Risk assessment and mitigation, Governance, risk, and compliance
Preferred skills
CISSP, CISM, CCSP, CRISC, Cryptography, IAM, PKI, SIEM, SOAR, Virtualization (VMware)
Technologies
AWS, Microsoft Azure, NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, NCSC CAF, ISO 27001, ISO 27002, ISO 27017, ISO 27108, VMware
Responsibilities
Identify business objectives, user needs, risk appetite, and cyber security obligations; Perform threat modelling, risk assessment, and evaluate security controls; Design conceptual, logical, and high-level secure solutions; Develop and present client proposals and security management plans; Mentor junior team members; Constructively challenge processes to improve security risk mitigation.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with consulting responsibilities
