Senior Security Architect
Kainos
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United Kingdom
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About the role
- Responsible for the design and application of industry leading security practices in the platforms and services Kainos builds for customers.
- Work with Agile delivery teams to ensure they follow good security practices throughout the software development journey.
- Share knowledge and help educate people on good security practices – both customers and Kainos team members.
- Manage, coach and develop a small number of staff, focusing on managing employee performance and assisting in their career development.
- Provide direction and leadership for your team as you solve challenging problems together.
Requirements
- Expertise in leading the secure design of new cloud services and solutions in line with defined security strategies.
- Expertise in identifying security issues in existing system designs, including recommending sensible mitigations that balance cost, risk and usability.
- Knowledge of security standards and regulations (e.g. NCSC, ISO, SoC, NIST, PCI, GDPR).
- Experience in one of the following specialisms: Identity/AI/Data/Cloud/M365/GRC/Application/DevSecOps Security Architecture
- Experience in application architecture, software development and/or infrastructure architecture.
- Industry experience in one of the following sectors: Public/Healthcare/Defence/Commercial Sectors
- Experience in testing the security of software and infrastructure using appropriate security tools.
- Experience with Continuous Security, Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery techniques
- Experience of network security (e.g. OSI, TCP/IP), web application security (e.g. OWASP) and cryptographic controls (e.g. PKI, TLS).
Benefits
- A people-first culture where your ideas are valued
- Opportunity for personal and professional growth
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
cloud servicessecurity architectureapplication architectureinfrastructure architecturenetwork securityweb application securitycryptographic controlsContinuous SecurityContinuous IntegrationContinuous Delivery
Soft Skills
leadershipcoachingemployee performance managementcareer developmentproblem solvingknowledge sharingeducation
Certifications
NCSCISOSoCNISTPCIGDPR