Head of Safety and Security
ARK
Cyber Security Architect
UBDS
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: London • 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
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Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
AWSAzureCloudFirewallsMicroservices
About the role
- Design and implement cloud security architectures that meet client requirements and industry best practices
- Conduct security assessments and provide recommendations to enhance the security posture of cloud environments
- Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with clients to understand their security needs and provide tailored solutions.
- Lead security assurance activities, including risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and threat modelling techniques such as MITRE ATT&CK, STRIDE, DREAD, and PASTA.
- Provide expert guidance on security controls and measures to protect cloud infrastructure and data.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest security trends, threats, and technologies to continuously improve security practices.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate security into the overall cloud strategy.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Cloud Security Architect, with a focus on Security Assurance.
- Strong knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and M365.
- Familiarity with security frameworks and standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, CIS).
- Experience with security tools and technologies, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and encryption.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and strategically.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients and stakeholders.
- SC Cleared or eligible for SC Clearance.
- **Desired Skills:**
- Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, and vendor certifications from Microsoft, AWS, Palo Alto, Cisco, etc.
- Experience with DevSecOps practices and tools.
- Knowledge of container security and microservices architecture.
- Understanding of Zero Trust security models.
- High-level and low-level designs, assurance on large projects/programmes, self-motivated, customer-facing, and the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
Benefits
- Training – All team members are offered a number of options in terms of personal development, whether it is technical led, business acumen or methodologies. We want you to grow with us and to help us achieve more
- Private medical cover for you and your spouse/partner, offered via Vitality
- Discretionary bonus based on a blend of personal and company performance
- Holiday – You will receive 25 Days holiday, plus 1 day for Birthday and 1 day for your work anniversary in addition to UK bank holidays
- Electric Vehicle leasing with salary sacrifice
- Contributed Pension Scheme
- Death in service cover
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
cloud security architecturesecurity assessmentsrisk assessmentsvulnerability assessmentspenetration testingthreat modellingDevSecOpscontainer securitymicroservices architectureZero Trust security models
Soft skills
problem-solvingcritical thinkingstrategic thinkingcommunicationinterpersonal skillsclient engagementself-motivatedcustomer-facingtranslating technical concepts
Certifications
CISSPCISMCCSPMicrosoft certificationsAWS certificationsPalo Alto certificationsCisco certificationsSC Clearance
