Information Security Architect

Venn Group

Information Security Architect

Agency Reference: 7052100

Remote Working Available

12 Months

Daily Rate (DOE; Inside IR35)

Please note: candidates must satisfy security criteria.

A valued client of ours require an Information Security Architect to focus on Infrastructure, to maintain and mature the cyber security within our client. The role will take on additional responsibilities to assist the Principal Architect for Security including determination of security requirements and evaluating business strategies and requirements and in‐turn delivering a security architecture vision.

Within this contract, you will be responsible for:

• Determining security requirements by evaluating business strategies and requirements; researching information security standards; conducting system security and vulnerability analyses and risk assessments; studying architecture/platform; identifying integration issues; preparing cost estimates

• Implementing security systems by specifying intrusion detection methodologies and equipment; directing equipment and software installation and calibration; preparing preventive and reactive measures; creating, transmitting, and maintaining keys; providing technical support; completing documentation

• Performing governance and assurance activities, e.g. security designs approvals, security assessment and final signoff for the proposed solution

• Maintaining security by monitoring and ensuring compliance to standards, policies, and procedures; conducting incident response analyses; developing and conducting training programs

• Upgrading security systems by monitoring security environment; identifying security gaps; evaluating and implementing enhancements

• Preparing system security reports by collecting, analysing, and summarizing data and trends.

• Interpreting Pen test results and work on the remediation with the technical teams

• Updating job knowledge by tracking and understanding emerging security practices and standards; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations

Required experience:

• Demonstrable hands‐on technical information security experience; experience designing and implementing security solutions

• Architect level understanding of Single Sign‐On (SSO) identity management systems using PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) and Certification Authorities (CA)

• Excellent understanding of network technology including: LAN, WAN, Wi‐Fi, data centre LAN, SD networks, telephony, mobile solutions infrastructure, unified comms, network management solutions, and network specific security and remote access technologies and approaches

• Very Good knowledge of ISO27001 and SABSA framework

• Knowledge of ITIL and PRINCE would be beneficial

• Technical certifications in the area of cyber security, such as CCNP, CCSP, SABSA, CISSP, CISM (highly desirable)

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.