Cyber Security Architect

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited ,
London, Greater London
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Cyber Security Architect - 6 months - £454 - Outside IR35 with assessment Your new company One of the largest Public Sector Organisations in the UK Your new role Cyber Security Architect What you'll need to succeed As cyber threats continue to diversify and grow, so too does the client's need to develop our cyber security culture and capabilities to ensure we continue to protect the services and systems which keep London moving. Cyber security professionals play a critical and ever-increasing role in protecting these services and systems, safeguarding our customers as they travel across the capital's network, and ultimately helping to realise the Government's ambition to make the UK the safest place in the world to be online and do business. The ideal candidate would have experience working with Information Technology and be able to demonstrate their ability to rise to new challenges and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. Prior experience in cyber security is essential. This role is for a Cyber Security Architect therefore candidates must have strong experience undertaking this type of role, be able to undertake those responsibilities described below and demonstrate the desired skills and qualifications. Candidates who are unable to meet the responsibilities of the role will not be considered. Responsibilities: Delivery focused. Managing a portfolio of IT projects to ensure they are secure by design. Provide cyber security technical support and advice throughout the project life cycle. Identification and capture of appropriate security requirements in order to achieve compliance with cyber security policies, and regulation. Reviewing and collaborating on the development of technical designs and architecture to ensure delivery of appropriately secure solutions. Supporting project risk owners in assessing, understanding and managing cyber security risk for IT projects. Developing security standards and architectural patterns to facilitate a consistent approach to the secure design of IT systems. Skills A demonstrable passion for Cyber Security. A detailed and proven understanding of network infrastructure, system and application architecture and associated security controls within highly complex environments. Experience in public cloud application hosting, mobile and web application security. Proven understanding of current best practise approach to security assurance and the application of security frameworks (E.g. NCSC 10 Steps to Security, CIS 20 Critical Controls, NIST, ISO27001) Experience in project and development methodologies covering; architecture pattern development, requirements analysis, design review and project risk assessment. Planning and prioritising multiple project work streams in response to rapidly developing and changing portfolios. Turning business problems into optimal technical security designs, aligning user needs with systems requirements and organisational goals. Experience of supplier and third party risk management Capable of making and guiding effective decisions, explaining clearly how decisions have been reached and the ability to understand and resolve technical disputes across varying levels of complexity and risk. Highly effective written and verbal communications skills. Qualifications: Qualification and certifications, such as: ISA Certification GIAC Certification CompTIA Certification ISACA Certification (ISC)2 Certification Any other cyber security-related certifications What you'll get in return This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Cyber Security Architect to assist the client across a large-scale Cyber Project. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

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