SC Cleared Senior Security Architect (remote)

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Job's Key Responsibilities:

* Play a lead role in the delivery of consultancy services, maintaining quality and client satisfaction;

* Architect solutions and documents in high and low level designs (typically HLDs and LLDs) and technically lead their implementation;

* Provide support / advice / information / guidance / content to designs being created by Account Architects;

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* Design Governance:

* The reviewing of designs issued from the Technical Design Authority (TDA);

* Peer Reviews with account Architects;

* Review of standards;

* Attending client security review meetings which, may include external regulators.

* Embedded within the Architecture and Security teams of the Account to develop/maintain Security Strategy/Architecture Governance/Solutions;

* Working closely with client's Security and Architecture Teams to develop Security Strategy/Architecture Solutions and designs;

* Architect solutions and technically lead security projects, ensuring that the client's security requirements are met;

* Provide assistance and support on architectural/technical issues to sales and other team members as required to achieve overall benefits for the delivery of services to the client. Share technical knowledge and experiences;

* Gain and maintain a working knowledge of the Portfolio of Security Products and Services;

* Promote the Portfolio of Security Products and Services with the client, positioning best fit solutions that meet/enhance their Security Strategy and reduce risk;

* Gain and maintain a high level knowledge of the Security Aspects of the generalPortfolio Products/Service;

* Continually review and enhance existing knowledge of the security aspects of common product sets and technologies;

* Identify opportunities to sell additional services;

* Works with other security teams, providing guidance on issues relating to the connection of secure networks;

* Advises on security processes including risk management;

* To provide 'soft' consultancy skills and a proactive approach to gain the absolute trust of our clients;

* Support consultancy team personnel;

* Participate in providing mentoring support and guidance to team members to help grow skills and capabilities.

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Skills & Experience:

The following skills and experience are essential:

* Information Security Consultancy;

* Detailed understanding of, and experience in, IT Security;

* Security Architectural and/or Enterprise Architectural Frameworks (e.g. SABSA, TOGAF);

* Ability to document solutions from conceptual to physical;

* Ability to provide Design Governance at all stages from conceptual to physical;

* Developing and implementing Enterprise Security Strategy;

* Experience of designing and implementing Security Solutions through to operation, experience of multi-supplier/multi-platform environments;

* A high level of experience in working with clients to capture requirements and formulate solutions;

* A high level knowledge of all key areas of Information Security Technology and an ability to apply them appropriately;

* Delivering Security Architectures/Strategies as part of a broader Enterprise or IS/IT Architecture;

* Interpreting and applying appropriate Standards, Policies and Legislation, e.g. HMG SPF, JSP 440, CESG IA Portfolio, ISO27001, PCI DSS, COBIT, SOX, DPA, NIST etc.;

* Understanding of Threat and Risk analysis methodologies/techniques and the interpretation/application of their output in the definition of Security Architectures;

* Appreciation of trends in IT Security;

* The ability to present to C Level executives;

* Experienced in solutioning and bid work;

* Experience of working client side;

* Experience with Cloud development and Security requirements.

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Key Competencies:

Client Focus:

* Understands the importance of total client care and is able to demonstrate the ability to build longer-term business relationships;

* Has the ability to manage the client's expectations in addition to ensuring that a high level of service is delivered.

Communication Skills:

* Able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, influencing the client to achieve a desirable outcome;

* Comes across open, clear and assertive, although able to build effective long-term relationships.

Teamwork:

* Able to build effective relationships at all levels of the organisation and plays an active part in the achievement of shared solutions and results;

* Leadership of assigned team members to ensure any work done is performed to defined standards.

Decision Making:

* Critically evaluates all available options and effectively executes conclusion to achieve desired result, working either independently or as part of a wider team.

Self Motivated and Resilient:

* Demonstrates a high level of energy, enthusiasm and tenacity to achieve a positive result. Is a self-starter, overcomes obstacles and is driven to succeed. Works well under pressure and deadlines.

Planning & Organisation:

* Applies a resourceful approach to work, using time management skills and prioritising a complex workload. Structured and methodical, yet additionally able to adapt style to maximise the achievement of a positive result.

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Technologies:

Specific skills and experience, in the following, are desirable:

* PAM

* Microsoft / Unix / Linux security

* Azure/O365

* Network (especially next Gen Firewalls) security

* SAP

* End user compute security

* Mobile device management technologies

* Scripting technologies (Powershell, JSON)

* Encryption/PKI (all aspects).

* API Management

Qualifications:

The following certifications are required:

* CESG Certified Professional (CCP) IA Architect at Lead/Senior Level

* CCP Security Information Risk Advisor (SIRA) at Lead/Senior Level

* Minimum of 12 years industry or HMG Security experience

* MSc in IT Security or related subject or relevant industry experience

* M.Inst.ISP or other professional body

* CISSP

* ISSAP

* SCF/SCP/SCM

* TOGAF/SABSA

* ITAC Level 1/2/3

* ISO 27001

Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.

Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.