Security Solutions Architect
* Remote based role in the UK
* £625 - £675 per day
* Outside IR35
* 3 months rolling contract
We are seeking a Security Solutions Architect to design and guide the implementation of solutions across our leading UK based Utilities client on behalf of a major Cyber Improvement Programme.
As Security Solutions Architect your role will involve co-creating solutions for all of the Cyber Improvement workstreams
* Cyber Defence (SOC/EDR)
* IDAM
* Cyber Recovery (CRaaS, out of band communications and Recovery Designs)
* Cyber Threat Protection (vulnerability management and Service Now IRM integration)
Security Solutions Architect Key Responsibilities:
* Work under the direction of the leads to enable solutions that improve maturity and reduce risk, in line with Programme goals.
* Work with customers in multiple business units to understand and balance conflicting priorities and constraints
* Work with technical and service stakeholders to deliver security solutions that enable our operational value streams for cyber security.
* Lead solutions options assessments, under the direction of Enterprise Architecture, to specify new solutions that meet our business needs and are maintainable
* Lead solution designs for key re-architecture activities
* For example, moving to a data-centric architecture in the Cyber Defence workstream.
* Support procurement exercises for security solutions
* Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture and CIP SMEs to align our work with Enterprise IT (our parent business unit)
* Support ad-hoc tactical initiatives
Security Solutions Architect Qualifications and experience:
* Proactive approach and ability to lead and shape complex deliveries in collaboration with internal teams and suppliers.
* Proven commercial experience as a Security Solutions Architect
* Strong architectural and design skills, with the ability to develop scalable and secure solutions that operate as services
* Experience with at least one Enterprise Architecture framework (Zachman, Togaf SABSA or similar)
* Excellent problem-solving abilities and a strategic mindset, capable of anticipating future needs and trends in cyber security
* Experience of supporting procurement exercises and implementations