Security Architect - Inside IR35 Contract

Summary: The Security Architect role involves working on a contract basis within a Higher Education organization, focusing on assessing architecture designs for security and conducting due diligence on new suppliers. The position requires collaboration with the CISO function and compliance team to ensure security standards are met throughout the IT project lifecycle. This role is critical in developing a security strategy and roadmap for IT products. The contract is initially for six months, with a hybrid working arrangement in London.

Key Responsibilities:

• To set the information security technical standards in relation to the whole lifecycle: procurement; configuration; operation and decommissioning of IT products and services.
• Responsible for developing a security strategy for IT products.
• To own information security standards and be responsible for developing a roadmap that results in compliance with a baseline security model.
• To take an active part in ensuring security by design within all IT projects.
• To work with other members of the Compliance team to track and report on progress against the roadmap.
• To work closely with the architecture practice to assist with baking security into architectural standards.

Key Skills:

• Documented experience and a strong working knowledge of the methodologies to conduct threat-modelling exercises on new applications and services.
• At least one of: CISSP, CISA, CISM, TOGAF, relevant SANS/GIAC certifications or similar.
• Direct, hands-on experience or a strong working knowledge of vulnerability management tools.
• Experience within Higher Education desirable.

Salary (Rate): 650

City: London

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other