IT Security Architect

Sopra Steria Limited ,
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
Job Type: Full-time

Overview

Security Architect Location: London or Hemel Hempstead Package: Salary car allowance private healthcare life assurance 3% flexible benefits package The company Sopra Steria, European leader in digital transformation, provides one of the most comprehensive portfolios of end-to-end service offerings in the market: Consulting, Systems Integration, Software Development and Business Process Services. Sopra Steria is a trusted by leading private and public organisations to deliver successful transformation programmes that address their most complex and critical business challenges. The Day Job Sopra Steria are recruiting for a Security Architect who will be responsible for working with our clients across the all sectors to define security architectures and solutions to match their business requirements and risks. It will allow you to combine your expertise in information security, solution architecture and business advice to define secure solutions. The Security Architect will be responsible for identification of risk relating to Security Architecture, you will maintain awareness of published vulnerabilities and be able to advise Sopra Steria and our Clients on how best to proactively protect against them. You will advise on the bid with our client at not only higher level, but also the detail at lower level. Key responsibilities: Producing high level designs, Security Architecture Designs (SAD) and conceptual architecture documentation, with specific focus on Security and Information Assurance Consult and contribute to the design of innovative security solutions addressing the needs of our clients. Advising our clients on the architecture of their secure business systems. Working with programmes to collaborate enterprise architectures to produce end-to-end security designs. Provide specialist advice and recommend approaches across projects, teams and stakeholders. Providing advice on key security related technologies and assess risks associated with proposed changes. Assisting on bids, proposal for works, as well as on implementations and integrations to provide guidance to our clients through their security issues to practical solutions. Application of TOGAF Enterprise Architecture principles to all Architecture. Essential skills: Experience of designing and implementation of components of secure systems or services. Proven track record in designing complex solutions within security. IT Security Architecture experience including TOGAF and SABSA. Conversant with security best practices (including ISO27001) and relevant security legislation. Will have achieved certification as a CISSP, GIAC or CompTIA Security (or equivalent). Reasons why you should apply to us: We’re big - really big. With that comes career growth opportunities - we offer excellent training, you’ll join a company where development and progression is actively encouraged and not just something we talk about We have an enviable client list - we work with some of the biggest names out there We ensure our working environment is supportive and collaborative, everyone has a voice and all opinions count Our goal is to disrupt the market, not just follow the status quo