Security Architect / Consultant

Security Architect / ConsultantUtilitiesPredominantly remote: 1 day onsite in Warwick per month6 months+£650 per day

In short: We're seeking a mid-level Security Architect / Consultant to support the business with a number of broad cyber initiatives. We're looking for a generic IT Cyber Architect / Consultant - nothing niche.

In full:

Job Purpose:

The Security Consultant will support the Senior Security Architect, Lead Security Architect and Senior Security Officer to define security requirements and connect the business and IT programmes into the wider security organisation.

Primary Roles & Responsibilities:

• Providing a security consultancy steer to programmes and projects, on security related matters.
  • This includes formal input to projects during the start-up, requirements, and design stages to ensure that security has been considered and is appropriate.
  • Security review and design of application and technology architectures.
  • Coordination of technical design/review activities with various segments within the Security team.
  • Evaluation of systems and procedures to safeguard internal information systems and databases.
  • Continuous view toward standardisation and process improvement with a view toward automation where possible.
  • Flexibility to occasionally travel as role requires.
  • Perform security risk assessments

Knowledge and Capabilities:

• Security Technology
  • Appreciation of wider information security related principles, likely to be gained in industry or from a consultancy background.
• Security Services
  • Strong background in IT network security concepts.
  • Strong knowledge of data and information flows, information governance, network protocols.
  • Knowledge of system hardening techniques.
  • Knowledge and experience in SIEM technologies.
  • Knowledge and experience in vulnerability and risk management processes.
  • Knowledge and experience of applying cybersecurity controls within SAAS environments.
• Project Engagement
  • Strong stakeholder management skills
  • Knowledge and experience in software development lifecycle processes and ITIL principles.
• Collaborative Working
  • Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Prepared to challenge IT and business change programmes to ensure secure by design principles are adhered to.
  • Understands the pragmatic approach sometimes required.
• Risk Management

Qualification Requirements:

• Educated to degree level (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Information Security Certifications/qualifications advantageous

Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered.Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunities employer.