Summary: The role of Security Architect involves enhancing the Security Architecture brand within a financial services client on a contract basis. The position requires collaboration with various stakeholders and security functions to ensure effective governance and compliance with security controls. The architect will lead engagements across the enterprise while staying updated on industry standards and emerging threats. A strong background in security architecture and relevant technologies is essential for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage stakeholders to enhance the Security Architecture brand.
• Coordinate with program and project managers for security architecture involvement.
• Collaborate with security functions for project transition and governance.
• Maintain quality of security architecture artifacts and manage escalations.
• Ensure compliance with security controls, identifying gaps and developing remediation plans.
• Lead Security Architecture engagement across the enterprise.
• Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture teams for efficient solution delivery.
• Demonstrate expertise in key Information Security Technologies and their application.
• Work with Security Architects to integrate security into infrastructure and architecture designs.
• Offer guidance on security-related projects to enhance overall cybersecurity.
• Evaluate SaaS, IaaS, and virtualization technologies, shaping the Cloud Security Framework.
• Cultivate relationships with key functional teams to support initiatives.
• Stay updated on industry frameworks and regulations, including GDPR and ISO standards.
• Monitor emerging security threats and assess control effectiveness for program enhancement.

Key Skills:

• 5+ years of security architecture expertise across multiple domains.
• Strong knowledge of Information Security Technologies.
• Experience with compliance frameworks such as GDPR and ISO standards.
• Ability to collaborate with various teams and stakeholders.
• Expertise in evaluating SaaS, IaaS, and virtualization technologies.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT