Security Architect Service Work with Architects to deliver Security designs/assurance for Projects
Manage escalations or guidance on extremely complex issues.
Ensure timely delivery of tasks to ensure the programme delivers against its commitments to key internal and external stakeholder groups
Key Responsibilities
Design and Implementation:
- Develop and implement security architecture strategies and frameworks to protect organizational assets.
- Design security solutions including firewalls IDS/IPS VPNs endpoint protection and encryption systems.
- Ensure security architecture aligns with industry best practices and compliance requirements (e.g. GDPR HIPAA PCIDSS).
Risk Assessment and Management:
- Conduct security risk assessments and vulnerability assessments to identify and mitigate security risks.
- Develop and enforce security policies standards and guidelines.
- Monitor and analyse security threats identifying and mitigating potential risks.
Security Operations:
- Lead the incident response planning and investigation processes.
- Oversee the implementation of security measures and regularly review their effectiveness.
- Collaborate with IT teams to ensure secure configuration and maintenance of systems and applications.
Advisory and Collaboration:
- Provide guidance and support to IT and business units on security best practices.
- Work with development teams to ensure secure design and coding practices.
- Liaise with external partners including vendors regulatory bodies and other stakeholders on security matters.
Continuous Improvement:
- Stay updated with the latest security technologies trends threats and vulnerabilities.
- Propose and implement enhancements to the organizations security posture.
- Lead security awareness training and education initiatives for employees.
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Requirements
- Indepth knowledge of security protocols cryptography authentication and authorization.
- Strong understanding of network security endpoint security application security and cloud security.
- Familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST ISO 27001 and CSA.