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Rugby Football Union Twickenham, UK
30/11/2022
Full time
Role overview Job Title : Security and Compliance Architect Department : Technology Reports to : Head of Architecture and Planning Job Level : Guide Location : Twickenham / Hybrid Duration : Permanent Nature and scope: The RFU is at the start of a strategic programme of work to transform the digital experience of volunteers, players, fans and attendees.  A major part of the programme is to identify and deliver the appropriate technology platforms required to deliver the transformation. The Security and Compliance Architect will support the design, development, procurement, and assurance of the Digital and Data solutions created by the RFU.  The role will provide expertise and be the subject matter expert on the required security and controls and processes required both through project lifecycles, and in Business as Usual. Accountabilities: Analyse existing and proposed technical architectures for security risk  Advise on appropriate security controls to mitigate security architecture risks  Provide expert technical advice to support the design and development of secure architectures  Apply secure architecture principles and practices to assure technical architectures  Develop security architecture frameworks/processes at programme level  Develop audit and compliance processes to assure technical security controls  Advise on technical management of secure environments  Actively collaborate with colleagues to contribute to the development and delivery of the current strategic, business, and operational plans  Act as an ambassador for, and promote the best interests of the RFU, including the promotion of the RFU core values and BACK culture. Undertake such other duties as may be required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibilities of the post and the needs of the organisation Candidate overview The skills and attributes outlined in this description are not exhaustive and we welcome candidates who can bring different relevant experiences to the role Qualifications, skills & experience: Strong and demonstrable knowledge of Cyber Security technologies Some experience and knowledge in designing or deploying Cyber Security solutions across either private, hybrid, or public cloud environments  Understanding of key trends relating to securing SAAS applications  Experience or interested in gaining experience in Secure DevOps  Experience doing threat-modelling of complex systems  Experience creating technical documentation, product documentation, technology, software and systems architecture Working experience with the following concepts: SSL Crypto Solutions, Data Protection and Security, Software Development Methodologies (e.g. Agile), API Gateways, Data Analytics  Experience with open-source security technologies Solid understanding of and ability to speak to security principles in areas such as application security, virtualization, cloud technologies, access control. Knowledge of SIEM solutions as well as Vulnerability Management and the role they play in security architecture Relevant industry certification in the security domain Comprehensive understanding of GDPR, specifically UK GDPR Committed to actively contributing and building an inclusive BACK culture in your role Additional Information: All role holders must maintain an appropriate standard of confidentiality.  Any disclosures of confidential information (including personal information kept on computer or other media) made unlawfully outside the proper course of duty will be treated as a serious disciplinary offence The role description, person specification, job level and job title may be subject to change at the discretion of the RFU and under business developments. Any changes will be communicated to the role holder as appropriate If you are a trans candidate applying for a job that requires a DBS check, please reach out to  recruitment@rfu.com  or directly to our safeguarding team ( safeguarding@rfu.com ) to use the confidential sensitive application route. This will provide applicants with the choice not to have any gender or name information disclosed on their DBS certificate. During your application, we will ask questions about your identity. This information is considered highly confidential and will not be seen by hiring managers. You can find out more about why we ask these questions  here . Please submit an anonymised CV with your application for this role. About England Rugby England Rugby or Rugby Football Union (RFU) is the national governing body for rugby in England. We deliver three core activities, and our purpose is to enrich lives, introduce more people to rugby union and develop the sport for future generations. Our core activities are: Rugby – supporting rugby from grassroots to performance level Commercial – building partnerships and hosting matches and events Running the business - ensuring our organization and people can thrive Our Culture At England Rugby, one of our core objectives is to drive rugby union to better reflect the diversity of society. We are aware that rugby, and sports in general, has not always been as welcoming an environment for everyone as we would like, and we are working hard to make rugby a more inclusive space for all identities. We believe hiring people from underrepresented groups into positions at all levels is vital to creating spaces and initiatives that better support those identities. We would love to see applications from disabled people, LGBTQ+ people, people from ethnically diverse communities, people of faith, people from lower socio-economic backgrounds, and women and non-binary people. We know that representation is more than just getting people through the door, it’s about keeping people by responding to structural barriers relating to identities and valuing the insights that different lived experiences bring. We have network groups that provide peer-to-peer support and drive forward change internally. We support colleagues to develop, and each colleague has access to a personal coaching platform that can provide same-day one-to-one coaching. We are pushing ourselves to create a more inclusive culture every day through role modelling our BACK behaviours which stand for Brave, Accountable, Collaborative and Keep improving. We know that flexible working is important to our colleagues, so our guiding principles are designed to support everyone to work in the way that suits them, their teams, and the organization in the best way. We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential. If there is anything we could do to support you through your application or to provide the best environment for your interviews, including assistance or adjustment, please reach out to  recruitment@rfu.com . What we can offer you We are proud of the range of benefits we can provide:   Retail discounts include 30% off Adidas, 20% off Optimum Nutrition, 25% off 02 and many more Priority access to purchase match tickets 25% discount in Rugby Store and EnglandRugby.com 25 days of annual leave and your birthday day off Free dental care and free access to the stadium gym Life assurance of 4x your basic salary, income protection scheme and Employee Assistance Programme that offers anonymous and confidential, emotional and practical support 24/7 After 3 months, you will be enrolled in our Aviva pension scheme and we will match and double your contribution up to 10% Ride-to-work scheme, eyecare vouchers and season ticket loans About Our Team At England Rugby, we want to hear our employees’ thoughts, ideas and feedback on our strategies, new initiatives and our work environment. That’s why we have quarterly meetings called ‘the Voice’ where various topics are discussed, in addition to regular surveys, including our annual D&I survey. We are always striving to create the best environment for our colleagues, and we are proud to present some of our most recent feedback from Feb 2022: 85% feel motivated to perform their role to the best of their ability 83% feel supported by their Manager 90% agree or strongly agree that their Manager empowers and trusts them to deliver while working from home 83% feel informed and connected with the organisation If you would like to find out more about our diversity and inclusion work or the culture at England Rugby, please visit our website here:  https://www.englandrugby.com/about-rfu/rfu-policies/diversity-and-inclusion/our-approach    
Rugby Football Union Twickenham, UK
30/11/2022
Full time
Role overview Job Title : Identity & Access Management Lead Department : Technology Reports to : Application & Development Manager Job Level : Guide Location : Twickenham / Hybrid Duration : Permanent Nature and scope: The RFU is at the start of a strategic programme of work to transform the experience of volunteers, players, fans, and attendees.  A major part of the programme is to identify and deliver the appropriate technology platforms required to deliver the transformation. We are looking for an Identity and Access Management Lead to be responsible for how we design, implement, and continually improve Customer IAM, Privileged Access Management, Privileged Identity Management and Identity Governance Administration used across external facing applications, products and services and backend technologies.  The IAM Lead will own the processes and governance that surround all CIAM, PAM, PIM and IGA implementations. Accountabilities: This role will cover two main areas of Identity: For Customer Identity, the IAM Lead will: Own the configuration and deployment of our Identity platform used across both RFU owned and operated products as well as SaaS applications Define how our Identity Platform integrates with each platform Work with software vendors to ensure processes and governance are in place, used and monitored to safeguard the deployment of IAM across different platforms Work with our Marketing team to ensure the platform delivers the required outcomes Understand usage of the platform and costs associated with different actions Own any issues related to CIAM, and maintain a backlog of continual improvements required Workforce Identity: Own the platforms the RFU uses to enable Privileged Access Management, Privileged Identity Management and Identity Governance and Administration Work closely with other members of the Technology team to monitor our platforms and ensure the right level of access is provided at the right time General Accountabilities: Actively collaborate with colleagues to contribute to the development and delivery of the current strategic, business and operational plans Act as an ambassador for, and promote the best interests of the RFU, including the promotion of the RFU core values and BACK culture. Undertake such other duties as may be required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibilities of the post and the needs of the organisation Candidate overview The skills and attributes outlined in this description are not exhaustive and we welcome candidates who can bring different relevant experiences to the role Qualifications, skills & experience: Essential: Experience working in the area of Cyber Security, focusing in particular on the areas of Identity and Access Management (IAM), Privileged Access Management (PAM), Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) and cloud-based IAM technologies Experience delivering IAM strategies, managing projects, teams and budgets Knowledge and techniques for IAM transformation, IAM remediation and audit driven remediation will be an added advantage Strong understanding of IAM best practices, leading IAM toolsets and IAM for Cloud deployments. Experience in CIAM, digital and cloud identity will be particularly useful, this includes open standards as OAUTH, OIDC and API security. Experience in industry recognised toolsets will be beneficial. Good understanding of IaaS, PaaS and SaaS across main cloud service providers Strong technical knowledge of IT/digital systems, on-premise IT infrastructure, cloud architecture and the interfaces between on-premise and cloud. A relevant professional qualification such as CISSP, CISA or CISM is a strong advantage. Committed to actively contributing and building an inclusive BACK culture in your role and day to day behaviours. Additional Information: All role holders must maintain an appropriate standard of confidentiality.  Any disclosures of confidential information (including personal information kept on computer or other media) made unlawfully outside the proper course of duty will be treated as a serious disciplinary offence The role description, person specification, job level and job title may be subject to change at the discretion of the RFU and under business developments. Any changes will be communicated to the role holder as appropriate If you are a trans candidate applying for a job that requires a DBS check, please reach out to  recruitment@rfu.com  or directly to our safeguarding team ( safeguarding@rfu.com ) to use the confidential sensitive application route. This will provide applicants with the choice not to have any gender or name information disclosed on their DBS certificate. During your application, we will ask questions about your identity. This information is considered highly confidential and will not be seen by hiring managers. You can find out more about why we ask these questions  here . Please submit an anonymised CV with your application for this role. About England Rugby England Rugby or Rugby Football Union (RFU) is the national governing body for rugby in England. We deliver three core activities, and our purpose is to enrich lives, introduce more people to rugby union and develop the sport for future generations. Our core activities are: Rugby – supporting rugby from grassroots to performance level Commercial – building partnerships and hosting matches and events Running the business - ensuring our organization and people can thrive Our Culture At England Rugby, one of our core objectives is to drive rugby union to better reflect the diversity of society. We are aware that rugby, and sports in general, has not always been as welcoming an environment for everyone as we would like, and we are working hard to make rugby a more inclusive space for all identities. We believe hiring people from underrepresented groups into positions at all levels is vital to creating spaces and initiatives that better support those identities. We would love to see applications from disabled people, LGBTQ+ people, people from ethnically diverse communities, people of faith, people from lower socio-economic backgrounds, and women and non-binary people. We know that representation is more than just getting people through the door, it’s about keeping people by responding to structural barriers relating to identities and valuing the insights that different lived experiences bring. We have network groups that provide peer-to-peer support and drive forward change internally. We support colleagues to develop, and each colleague has access to a personal coaching platform that can provide same-day one-to-one coaching. We are pushing ourselves to create a more inclusive culture every day through role modelling our BACK behaviours which stand for Brave, Accountable, Collaborative and Keep improving. We know that flexible working is important to our colleagues, so our guiding principles are designed to support everyone to work in the way that suits them, their teams, and the organization in the best way. We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential. If there is anything we could do to support you through your application or to provide the best environment for your interviews, including assistance or adjustment, please reach out to  recruitment@rfu.com . What we can offer you We are proud of the range of benefits we can provide: Retail discounts include 30% off Adidas, 20% off Optimum Nutrition, 25% off 02 and many more Priority access to purchase match tickets 25% discount in Rugby Store and EnglandRugby.com 25 days of annual leave and your birthday day off Free dental care and free access to the stadium gym Life assurance of 4x your basic salary, income protection scheme and Employee Assistance Programme that offers anonymous and confidential, emotional and practical support 24/7 After 3 months, you will be enrolled in our Aviva pension scheme and we will match and double your contribution up to 10% Ride-to-work scheme, eyecare vouchers and season ticket loans About Our Team At England Rugby, we want to hear our employees’ thoughts, ideas and feedback on our strategies, new initiatives and our work environment. That’s why we have quarterly meetings called ‘the Voice’ where various topics are discussed, in addition to regular surveys, including our annual D&I survey. We are always striving to create the best environment for our colleagues, and we are proud to present some of our most recent feedback from Feb 2022: 85% feel motivated to perform their role to the best of their ability 83% feel supported by their Manager 90% agree or strongly agree that their Manager empowers and trusts them to deliver while working from home 83% feel informed and connected with the organisation If you would like to find out more about our diversity and inclusion work or the culture at England Rugby, please visit our website here:  https://www.englandrugby.com/about-rfu/rfu-policies/diversity-and-inclusion/our-approach  

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