Solution/Security Architect
Duration: 4 months
Location: Glasgow, Birmingham, Bristol and Sheffield - Hybrid
Rate: £650 per day inside IR35
We need a Solution Architect to support the delivery of strategic cyber control solutions within the security governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) sub-domain. This includes vulnerability and compliance management, security governance and assurance, and risk management. Experience with Qualys, ServiceNow SecOps, and Cloud Technologies is advantageous, as well as familiarity with agile methods and DevSecOps tooling.
Responsibilities:
1. Lead and/or be accountable for defining security solution architectures across the business.
2. Collaborate with Enterprise Architects, bringing solution-specific expertise into decision-making.
3. Support strategic architecture projects with detailed security solution architecture input.
4. Ensure solutions are created with a focus on usability and service integration.
5. Create reusable, repeatable, and transferable solution patterns and briefing documents.
6. Work collaboratively with business and technical teams to deliver security solutions.
7. Develop and own roadmaps for security technologies and processes.
8. Support enterprise architects during vendor selection.
9. Contribute to research including proof of concept and proof of value initiatives.
10. Understand the implications of transformation by working with business technology stakeholders.
Experience:
1. Evidence of delivery in solution architecture in large-scale complex environments.
2. Familiarity with EA frameworks such as TOGAF.
3. A background in cyber security, ideally with operational/delivery/forensics experience.
4. Experience in producing business cases and ensuring delivery of business benefits.
5. Subject matter expert in a technology field.
Skills:
1. Self-motivated, organised, proactive, and flexible.
2. Comfortable challenging and working to strict deadlines.
3. Ability to visualise, articulate, and solve complex problems.
4. Excellent communication and presentation skills.
5. Ability to interpret stakeholder needs and business/technical issues.
6. Inquisitive mindset and willingness to learn.
Qualifications:
1. Possess a recognised formal security qualification such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent experience (5+ years in a security role).
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