Skills

Problem Solving Critical Thinking Penetration Testing Monitoring Networking Training Architecture Security Architecture Virtualization Databases Organization cloud platforms Agile

Job Specifications

UK Wide Position

Security Architect Role

Key Responsibilities

As a Security Architect, you will:

Have the opportunity to join a growing and exciting team of security architects within a global multinational organization, specializing in highly sensitive and rewarding technology-centric transformation programs.
On a day-to-day basis, you will integrate and collaborate with technical and solutions architects to define the security architecture for high-profile solutions within traditional and groundbreaking enterprise IT, as well as custom operational technology systems.
Work closely with Information Assurance and penetration testing teams to validate the effectiveness of security controls or define new security solutions in an agile, innovative, and team-centric manner.

We are seeking experience in the following areas:

Strong technical experience of security in at least one of the following domains:
IP Networking & OT
On-premises architecture and Virtualization
Cloud platforms and Containerization
Databases and LLMs
Mobile Technologies & Application Security
Threat modeling techniques to identify security threats to systems, leading to the definition of security requirements.
Managing security requirements through the delivery and operational life cycle of a system.
Provision of authoritative specialist security advice in:
Risk and threat-based mitigation for system designs.
Control frameworks such as NIST, ISO, and CIS.
Protective monitoring, Authentication, and Authorization best practices.
Develop excellent working relationships with key stakeholders, peers, and subordinates.
Communicating effectively verbally and in writing, demonstrated through:
Effectively explaining complex technical solutions to a non-technical audience.
Writing meaningfully to deliver clear information and guidance.
Giving impactful presentations, clearly articulating key points.
Critical thinking and problem solving within information technology.

What’s in it for you

In addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes up to 30 days’ vacation per year, private medical insurance, and 3 extra days of leave per year for charitable work of your choice!

Within security architecture, we offer continual training and upskilling opportunities for both technical and soft skills.

About the Company

Anson McCade is a specialist recruitment agency focusing on four primary sectors: Quant Research, Trading & Risk; Digital & Data Analytics; IT & Cyber Security; Business Change & Transformation and Strategy. With offices in London, Belfast, Paris and Sydney, Anson McCade operates globally, working on mandates across Europe, Asia and US. In an ever changing business and technological landscape, the need for exceptional, agile talent is crucial to almost every organisation’s success over the long term. We target the highest c... Know more