Enterprise Security Architect
Walter Everett Recruitment Agency
Walter Everett is a specialist recruitment agency currently assisting our client in the search for an Enterprise Security Architect. This role is integral to the capabilities phase of the systems development lifecycle translating security requirements business conditions and environmental factors (e.g. laws and regulations) into enterprise security architecture patterns and processes at contextual conceptual or logical levels.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Work within the capabilities phases of the systems development lifecycle unpacking and translating technology security requirements business objectives and environmental conditions into security architecture solutions.
- Utilize Enterprise Security Architecture or Security Solutions Architecture expertise to:
- Identify business objectives assets systems and processes to support mission needs.
- Define stakeholder security requirements and assess associated risks threats dependencies and necessary controls.
- Develop strategic tactical and operational Enterprise Security Architectures or Security Solution Architectures.
- Baseline IT/OT/Network principles for security and define target architectures aligned with industry standards (e.g. NIST ISO CIS NCSC).
- Map security controls to regulatory and business standards ensuring compliance with UK Cyber Regulations.
- Review and validate client requirements use cases and solution/segment architectures to align with organizational goals.
- Oversee and support documentation validation and assessment processes for new and existing information systems.
- Conduct discovery and audits extract findings and document actionable recommendations.
What Experience You’ll Bring
Our client values exceptional talent impactful solutions and a collaborative work environment. To excel in this role you will need a robust background in security architecture and demonstrable expertise in the following areas:
- Subject matter knowledge in security architecture with domain expertise in areas such as PAM/IAM Cloud IoT or Threat Profiling.
- Applied knowledge of Secure by Design and Zero Trust principles.
- Experience leading security presales opportunities through the sales lifecycle including pricing and commercials.
- Proficiency in defining and implementing endtoend security controls across applications systems and infrastructure for both Cloud (e.g. O/D365 AWS Azure GCP) and OnPrem environments.
- Proven ability to influence and collaborate effectively with delivery teams partners and stakeholders at all levels.
- Expertise in at least two of the following areas:
- Microsoft: AD Key Vault Entra Sentinel Lighthouse Defender Purview
- AWS: IAM Detection & Response Data Protection Compliance
- Nozomi/Claroty
- Crowdstrike/Vectra
- Zscaler/Netskope
- Akamai/Noname
- Okta/SailPoint/CyberArk
- Ability to communicate complex security concepts effectively to architects business leaders and technologists.
- Experience working with public sector clients; eligibility to obtain or current possession of UK Government security vetting (e.g. SC).
Reasonable Adjustments
Walter Everett is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview stages please let us know and we will be happy to assist.