Security Architect - SC Cleared

Security Architect - SC Cleared

Posted 1 week ago by Fimatix

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London Area, United Kingdom
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Summary: The role of Security Architect at Fimatix involves leading the architecture design of application and network security for HM Government clients. This hands-on position requires current SC Clearance and at least 5 years of experience in security architecture, focusing on secure solutions in AWS Cloud and on-premises Data Centres. The architect will be responsible for designing, reviewing, and implementing security measures while collaborating with developers and infrastructure engineers. The position offers a hybrid working arrangement in London.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and review secure application and network architectures.
  • Identify security gaps and recommend controls.
  • Oversee implementation of security measures.
  • Evaluate security technologies and ensure compliance with standards.
  • Work with and instruct developers and infrastructure engineers.
  • Create high-level designs (HLDs) following security policies and best practices.
  • Defend design choices at technical governance forums.
  • Draft documents and prepare presentations on IT architecture and technology topics.

Key Skills:

  • 5+ years of experience in security architecture.
  • Strong foundation in AWS Cloud and on-premises Data Centres.
  • Knowledge of network segmentation and vulnerability management.
  • Experience with security technologies such as firewalls, IDS, IPS, VPNs, and IAM.
  • Familiarity with security frameworks (NIST, CCM).
  • AWS Certified Security Specialty (desirable).
  • Experience with Java security frameworks (desirable).
  • Comfortable drafting documents and communicating with stakeholders.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Fimatix are a leading Software Consultancy who specialise in working with HM Government. One of our HM Government clients has tasked us to recruit a Principal Technical Architect on a contract basis. This contract role is INSIDE IR35 and requires you to have current SC Clearance. We are currently seeking a Security Architect at Senior Manager level to join our team. The candidates will have at least 5+ years’ experience leading the architecture design of application and network security. The architect will design and review secure application and network architectures, identify gaps and recommend controls, oversee implementation, evaluate security technologies, and ensure compliance with security standards and regulation. This is a hands-on role, and the architect must be able to work with and instruct developers and infrastructure engineers and employ policies, standards, and best practice. Successfully obtaining clearance is a condition of employment. The position offers a mix of remote and onsite working in London The Security Architect will be a member of a small architecture team comprising application and infrastructure specialists. They will have experience and a strong foundation in the design of secure solutions on AWS Cloud and On-premises Data Centres (DCs). They will have experience in creating high-level designs (HLDs) following application and infrastructure security policies, standards and best practice. They will be able to defend design choices at technical governance forums (e.g., TDA). Core skills and experience: Creation of high-level security architecture design (HLD) Security capabilities in AWS Cloud and Data Centres (DCs) Knowledge of network segmentation, vulnerability management Security: Firewalls, Key Management, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), Identity & Access Management (IAM), Application Gateway (ALG) Technologies: WSO2, Nginx, Entrust, GardDuty, Shield Knowledge of security frameworks (NIST, CCM) Desirable skills and experience : AWS Certified Security Specialty Java security frameworks (e.g., JCA, JAAS, JSSE) Security technology (e.g., ZTNA, SEIM, XDR, EDR) Sparx EA The Security Architect must be comfortable drafting documents, preparing presentations, researching IT architecture and technology topics, and providing oversight to development teams. They must have the ability to abstract complex themes, problem solve, distil key discussion points, organise work, deliver to tight deadlines, and communicate with non-technical and technical stakeholders. Please apply now for an immediate interview regarding the role.

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