Security Architecture & Engineering Director, London
Client:
Location:
London, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU Work Permit Required:
Yes
Job Reference:
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Job Description:
Colt provides network, voice and data centre services to thousands of businesses around the world, allowing them to focus on delivering their business goals instead of the underlying infrastructure.
Why We Need This Role
As the Director of Security Architecture and Engineering, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing our enterprise-wide security strategy. Your primary responsibility will be to lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of our security architecture and engineering practices. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our systems and data.
Sub-functions Responsible For:
* Security Architecture
* Security Engineering
* Identity and Access Management
What You Will Do
* Security Architecture Leadership - Develop and maintain the company's security architecture framework, ensuring alignment with business objectives and industry best practices.
* Engineering Oversight - Lead a team of skilled security engineers responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining security controls across the organization.
* Threat Intelligence - Review the latest cyber threats and vulnerabilities, incorporating threat intelligence into security strategies.
* Security Technology Roadmap - Establish and manage the security technology roadmap and drive the adoption of emerging security technologies and methodologies to support the organization’s transformation agenda.
* Collaboration and Communications - Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders across the business to align security initiatives with the overall technology and business strategy.
* Team Development and Management - Recruit, train, and manage a high-performing cybersecurity operations team. Foster a culture of continuous learning, skill development, and collaboration within the team.
* Budget Management - Manage the security budget, including resource allocation, cost control, and procurement.
* Vendor Management - Oversee security-related vendor relationships and contracts.
What We’re Looking For
* Bachelor's or master’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related field.
* Experience in security architecture and engineering leadership roles.
* In-depth knowledge of security principles, protocols, technologies, regulatory requirements, and compliance standards.
* Ability to assess complex security situations and make informed decisions.
* Industry certifications such as SABSA, CISSP, or similar would be highly desirable.
* Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
* Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build a positive team culture in a global team and cross-cultural environment.
* Able to support a vision and think globally with a strong sense of entrepreneurship.
* Able and willing to travel when required.
What We Offer You:
At Colt, you’ll make a difference. We empower people and trust them to create intelligent solutions. Our global teams are full of ambitious, driven individuals, all working together towards one shared purpose: to put the power of the digital universe in the hands of our customers.
Diversity and Inclusion
Inclusion and valuing diversity of thought and experience are at the heart of our culture. We welcome people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, regardless of their gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion, disability, neurodiversity, age, marital status, pregnancy status, or place of birth.
A Global Network
When you join Colt, you become part of our global network. We are proud of our colleagues and the diverse experiences they bring.
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