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Security architect
£110,000 - 120,000
LA International Computer Consultants Ltd
Festival Way, North West England
£110,000 - 120,000
Requirements
Must:
- I am looking for candidates with at least 5 years of relevant work experience in the industry, including a minimum of 2 years in a role related to security architecture.
- I expect strong knowledge in key areas of Information Security Technology and experience in applying relevant security controls appropriately.
- You should have an understanding of Information Security Consultancy and experience working with clients to capture requirements and formulate solutions.
- Familiarity with security architectural and/or enterprise architectural frameworks (e.g., SABSA, TOGAF) is essential.
- Experience in developing and implementing an Enterprise Security Strategy is required.
- I need you to be capable of delivering security architectures/strategies as part of broader enterprise or IS/IT architecture.
- You should be able to interpret and apply applicable standards, policies, and legislation, such as PCI DSS, COBIT, SOX, DPA, HMG SPF, JSP 440, CESG IA Portfolio, ISO27001, etc.
- An understanding of threat and risk analysis methodologies/techniques and the interpretation/application of their output in defining security architecture is necessary.
- Familiarity with security principles, technologies, and industry standards and frameworks, such as NIST, is expected.
- Experience in solutioning and bid work, as well as cloud development and security requirements, is a plus.
- Some industry or HMG security experience is desirable depending on skill level.
Responsibilities
- You will conduct a thorough evaluation of existing security controls to determine their effectiveness and alignment with NIST 800-53 requirements.
- I expect you to develop a comprehensive mapping of current security controls to the NIST 800-53 framework to identify gaps and areas for improvement.
- You will define security solutions to meet requirements while working closely with client security teams and engineering capabilities for full lifecycle oversight.
- Implementing necessary controls is crucial; you will design, develop, and implement new security controls to address identified gaps and ensure full compliance.
- I will require you to create and update all relevant security documentation, including policies, procedures, and system security plans, to reflect the current security environment and compliance status.
Description
Due to the nature and urgency of this post, I welcome applications from candidates who hold or have held high-level security clearance in the past. Please note that successful applicants will be required to obtain security clearance prior to appointment, which can take up to a minimum of 10 weeks. As LA International, an HMG-approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, we operate globally from the largest single site in the UK. I encourage applications from all sections of the community and from individuals with diverse experience and backgrounds. We are proud to be an award-winning company recognized for excellence in recruitment, including the prestigious Queen's Award for Enterprise: International Trade for two consecutive periods.
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