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Director - Technology / Digital Recruitment
Role: Head of Security Architecture
Location: UK, travel as needed
Organisation:
Mission/purpose driven business that is solving real world challenges. This is a significant opportunity within an organisation that has an amazing Tech 4 Good factor, working with a world class team within an organisation that is a brand known by most.
Role:
The Head of Security Architecture is a newly created role reporting directly into the CTO. Collaborating closely with CTO, CIO, and CISO, the role will be accountable for shaping the Security Patterns, Architecture, and building blocks during a pivotal time of change as the business transitions to modern cloud-first tech environments.
The Security Architecture team is responsible for protecting the system assets and people by developing an integrated enterprise Security Architecture.
This role will suit Security Architects that are looking for their next big opportunity. We’re not looking for theoretical backgrounds; we need people that have practically led, implemented, and built Security Architecture for recognised brands.
Here is what you’ll be doing day to day:
* Supporting a high-profile organisation in ensuring a modern, forward-thinking Enterprise and Security Solution Architecture – working very closely with the CISO function.
* Utilising knowledge around an evolving cyber threat landscape and attack vectors.
* Working with stakeholders to model risk appetite and how to translate this into Security Architecture.
* Design, set, build, and implement practical enabling Security Architecture.
* Work closely with stakeholders and government agencies to enhance Security.
* Ensuring Security Architecture resource delivers against a complex threat landscape.
* Build capability to ensure Cloud Applications, environments, and complex integrations are secure.
Key experience required:
* Proven experience in building and implementing comprehensive Security Architecture for a recognised brand.
* Background working closely with Security teams to ensure correct governance and guardrails are in place.
* Strong experience across Cloud Security and Integration.
* Depth and experience of enterprise technologies and risk associated.
Beneficial:
* SABSA or similar.
* Experience working within regulated sectors.
This role can be based anywhere in the UK and will come with a high degree of work-life balance, but travel will be expected when needed. Locations include London, Birmingham, Coventry, Surrey, Manchester, Liverpool, Newcastle, Nottingham, Midlands, Oxford, Leicester, Sheffield, Derby, Solihull, Warwickshire, and Bristol.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Information Services and Computer and Network Security
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