Security Architect

Summary: The Security Architect role involves working on a contract basis for a Higher Education organization within a CISO function, focusing on assessing architecture designs for security and conducting due diligence on new suppliers. The position requires setting technical security standards and developing a security strategy for IT products. The role also emphasizes collaboration with compliance and architecture teams to ensure security is integrated into all IT projects. This is a 6-month contract requiring presence in London for 2 days a week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set information security technical standards for the entire lifecycle of IT products and services.
• Develop a security strategy for IT products.
• Own information security standards and create a roadmap for compliance with a baseline security model.
• Ensure security by design in all IT projects.
• Collaborate with the Compliance team to track and report progress against the roadmap.
• Work closely with the architecture practice to integrate security into architectural standards.

Key Skills:

• Documented experience and strong knowledge of methodologies for conducting threat-modelling exercises.
• At least one of the following certifications: CISSP, CISA, CISM, TOGAF, or relevant SANS/GIAC certifications.
• Direct, hands-on experience or strong knowledge of vulnerability management tools.
• Experience within Higher Education is desirable.

Salary (Rate): 650

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: IT