Cyber Security Architect - Threat Modelling

Akkodis are currently working in partnership with a leading service provider to recruit a Cyber Security Architect to be responsible for driving business-focused security by design (including privacy controls) and integrating security requirements of changes into the business through the development and/or review of solutions so that they align with the requirements for the contract to mitigate identified risks, conform to relevant security policies and balance information risk against the cost of countermeasures.

Please note this is a fully remote role and you must be eligible to gain security clearance (do not need to hold currently).

The Responsibilities

• Threat modelling, design and implementing security controls in the cloud environment (AWS or Azure)

• Identify information security risks that arise from potential and actual solution architectures
• Design alternate solutions to mitigate identified information risks
• Apply 'standard' security techniques and architectures to mitigate security risks.
• Develop new architectures that mitigate the risks posed by new technologies and business practices
• Provide consultancy and advice to customers on IA and architectural problems
• Influence senior stakeholders to comply with architectural principles and objectives
• Advise and impact assess changes through CABS.
• Advise on and present solutions to known/emerging threats, through regular reports and adhoc emergence notices.

The Requirements

• Experience in cyber security architecture
• Technical background (i.e. from a previous ICT engineering or design role)
• Previous security engineering experience
• Experience working within TOGAF or SABSA architectural framework
• Knowledge and experience with the ISO27001:2013 standard
• ISC2 SSCP desirable
• Working towards CCSP desirable
• Knowledge of cloud technologies
• Knowledge of business continuity, risk management and enterprise architecture
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences clearly.
• Eligibility for SC Clearance

If you are looking for an exciting new challenge to join a leading security team please apply now.

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