Information Security Architect Job in Link Group

Job Description

• Development of Security Architectures, incorporating target and transitional states, covering IaaS, PaaS, & SaaS and On-Prem services
• Provide leadership in security methodologies and techniques including application transitions into the cloud and implementations of cloud-based services
• Define operational standards for security services and ensure integration with group security controls across projects and the Link Group Hubs
• Advance security computing knowledge & understanding (including cloud security) across the wider organisation

• All deliverables, both formal and informal, are completed and approved to agreed timelines
• Ability to identify critical & high priority issues and resolve and/or escalate where required
• Assist project teams with technical decisions and implementation.
• Provide balanced advice to key stakeholders and project resources which aligns with International Information Security frameworks and reduces the risk of control weaknesses being introduced by projects.
• Well-developed communication skills, including a level of written communication and reporting skills necessary to clearly and concisely describe complex issues and actions
• Ability to speak confidently with functional colleagues, peers and management.
• Qualifications/ Experience/Capabilities Required
• Computer Science Degree (or equivalent) Major in Information/Cyber Security preferred
• Finance and/or technology industry experience
• Post graduate qualification
• Background of 10+ years of Systems Integration, and/or Consulting related experience
• Experience with successful and unsuccessful project implementations
• Knowledge of integration concepts, patterns and technologies
• Extensive experience across infrastructure domains (network, compute and storage)
• Experience across Cloud and infrastructure components (server, storage, network, data, and applications) to deliver end to end Cloud Infrastructure architectures and designs. Azure experience preferred.
• Experience performing threat modelling and value assessment techniques to assess controls and provide architectural decisions
• Experience working with Cloud Security, Cyber security (Malware, penetration testing, forensics, incident response), endpoint Security, Security Incident and Event management, Data Protection, network Security, Identity & Access Management
• Experience in architecting, designing, and building Security Architecture Frameworks
• 5+ years experience as a Security Solution Architect on major projects