Senior Security Architect – PwC UK
Cyber security is one of the defining topics of our age, and cyber risk represents one of the most significant strategic risks to PwC’s clients. InDisposable a recent PwC survey, it remains the top risk in the minds of CEOs globally, with 91% of UK CEOs rating it as a significant concern. Businesses are changing rapidly, facing disrupted supply chains, rapidly changing workforces and accelerating digital transformation on an unprecedented scale.
Responsibilities
* inho closely with enterprise architects to identify and mitigate risks, perform security reviews, design top‑tier security practices, and deliver strategic, innovative security offerings.
* Propose, design, plan, and execute strategic and tactical operational security objectives.
* Work with our clients’ cloud/security architects to help design and implement appropriate cloud guardrails.
* Secure key SaaS platforms such as Workday, SAP, Salesforce, Oracle, etc.
* Perform deep analysis and develop metrics that measure current risk.
* Identify appropriate technology/data sources and drive the collection of data necessary to effectively evaluate threats.
* Communicate threat intelligence and vulnerability management options.
* Analyze threats and current security controls to identify gaps in current defensive posture.
* Meet with clients and lead workshops.
* Work directly with Kaupair alliance partners namely MicrosoftMS, Google and AWS.
Qualifications
* Architecture and security management experience.
* Strong understanding of security best practices.
* Securing network and enterprise cloud applications.
* Good understanding of cloud well‑architected frameworks across the main CSPs.
* Experience with security frameworks such as ISO/IEC 27001, NIST 800‑53 or OWASP.
* Knowledge of host hardening, auditing, logging, monitoring, network security, SIEM deployments, security analytics, anomaly detection, PKI.
* Market understanding of industry trends for cybersecurity, risk & threat intelligence, and governance.
* Proven implementation of cloud security models, particularly identity, network milions and encryption.
* Demonstrated understanding of Microsoft, Google or AWS security Alte technology and strategy.
* Program management skills and solution support for modern security transformation/implementation programs.
* Business case development skills for justifying, prioritising & forecasting funding requirements for security programs and initiatives.
Certifications
* SABSA
TOGAF
* CISSP
* CISM
* AZ‑305: Microsoft Azure Expert or AZ‑500: Microsoft Azure Security
* Google Professional Cloud Architect or Professional Cloud Security Engineer
* AWS Certified Solutions Architect
* Microsoft Mobility MCP Exam 98‑368 or other relevant certifications
Benefits
No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions. We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Information Technology
Industries
Accounting
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