Security Architect
7 days ago
Nuneaton
The Role: Security Architect Location: Warwick, UK Position Type: Contract Inside IR35 Remote work option Available: Hybrid – 3 Days Onsite Job Description: Primary Responsibilities As an employee in the Security Architect role, your key roles and responsibilities will include: • Providing a security service steer to the projects and programs, on security related matters., • Ownership and definition of the security scope/architecture for a variety of projects deployed globally., • Drive security requirements, architectures, patterns and approaches via the company's processes., • Day to day engagement with development teams to advise and consult on security matters, • Work closely with project teams, DevOps teams to ensure solution complies with security requirements and that risks are appropriately managed., • Removing impediments for the successful delivery of the security related initiatives, • Provide technical security input as required by the security policy lead., • Coordination of technical design/review activities with various segments within the Security team., • Accountable for ensuring that key risks and issues are identified, addressed, and resolved in a manner that satisfies the business., • Accountable for ensuring residual risk is captured and owners are identified., • Conduct regular 1st line risk assessments to identify potential cyber threats and vulnerabilities to the business's systems and data., • Conduct 1st line supply chain assurance for suppliers, in co-ordination with the 2nd line Vendor Assurance team, • Conduct reviews of new or existing Vendor contracts to ensure appropriate clauses and addendums are included with the 3rd party contracts, • Develop and implement strategies to mitigate cyber risks and enhance the business's security posture., • Stay up-to-date with the latest cyber threats and trends, and recommend appropriate security controls and countermeasures., • Maintain documentation and reporting on security-related activities, including risk assessments, incident response, and compliance audits. Your Profile Essential skills/knowledge/experience: • Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience., • 3 - 6 years of experience in a similar role., • Collaborate effectively with colleagues and suppliers in different time zones., • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills., • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written., • Ability to work in fast-paced environment, meet deadlines, pay attention to detail, and deliver high-quality results