Cyber Security Architect

Heat Recruitment; Reading; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job description

Role: Senior Cyber Security Architectural Lead
Sector: Defence
Contract length: 12 months
Location: Reading – Full time onsite (non-negotiable due to security)
IR35: Inside IR35
Hourly rate: Up to £90 per hour via Umbrella
Clearance: Active DV Clearance (non-negotiable)

Minimum Requirement:

• Active DV Clearance (no sponsorship available)
• Experience of working in highly secure environment (primarily office based)
• Experience of applying security concepts relating to complex enterprise solutions
• Experience of cloud architecture
• Previous experience of Security Assurance and Security Architecture
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or equivalent
• Proven ability to work across multiple teams simultaneously
• An understanding of how to deliver successfully in a regulated environment

Summary of role:

• Support the development of Cyber Capability
• Provide technical security input to information system designs
• Maintain awareness of industry developments for Cyber Security Capability and make recommendations for adoption where appropriate
• Review and contribute to high- and low-level solution designs, achieving compliance with overall security architecture, achievement of security requirements and overall efficacy of the security features and tools.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate security vulnerabilities in the delivery of your project(s) to minimise the risks, including use of IT Health Check and Vulnerability Assessments as required.
• Advise managers and produce recommendations for the implementation of security controls
• Assess the performance and effectiveness of security elements as directed and advise of potential solutions where corrective action and improvements are needed.

Please note, candidates without DV Clearance will NOT be considered due to the highly sensitive nature of the role.