Info Security Architect (Comm/Corporate)

Job description:

WHAT TO EXPECT

We are looking for a Security Consultant with broad technical Information Security skillsets to work within the Information and Cyber Security (ICS) function. The individual will be responsible for business adoption of good security practices and toolsets sourced from within the team. The role involves working with corporate & commercial teams, and their IT counterparts, to assess threat landscapes, apply security tools and controls, and manage any residual risk at a programme, individual project and operational BAU level.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

Overall responsibility to represent the views of the ICS team within corporate & commercial
Identify information security risks and proactively work to ensure that Information risks are identified, assessed and mitigated across the function.
Work within the established governance processes to ensure that new IT solutions are delivered to a high standard of security.
Collaboration with the wider Information Technology Management community to provide information security advice and ensure that the appropriate technologies in place to protect the information of the business.
Work with the business to identify and understand future Information security risks and provide appropriate input to ensure that such risks are minimised ahead if time.
Identify information security threats and vulnerabilities within projects and programmes, assess information security risks and advise the relevant team on appropriate methods and security configurations to protect and prevent impact to business systems.
Monitor trends in information security and incorporate into departmental strategy


What You'll Need

Previous experience and background in Information Security at a management level
Proven good working knowledge of industry IT compliance standards, particularly in design and implementation
Knowledge of information security principles and best practices and experience in managing information security risk
Background and previous experience of IT security controls
Significant experience of working and influencing cross-functionally and managing external agencies
Experience of relationship management of senior stakeholders
Strong IT skills, able to analyse data for reporting purposes and follow work instruction
Relevant degree or equivalent experience preferred
Experience working within an Agile framework


Expectations:

Knowledge and experience in Information Security Auditing Techniques
Advanced IT security certifications such as CISSP.
Experience in manufacturing Industries
Agile code development toolsets
Specialist skillsets in Network Security
Specialist skillset in Cloud Security
Specialist security skillset in Collaborative tools / email
Specialist security skillset in Fintech
Specialist security skillset in Regulatory & Compliance tooling