About Our Client My client- an organisation within the Financial Services sector are looking for an IT Security Architect- join their site in London remotely on an initial 6-month contract! Job Description The successful candidate for the IT Security Architect- Financial Services Sector 6-month contract role will fulfil the following responsibilities: Working with IT Architecture, Production, and Information Security colleagues to design IT and InfoSec solution architectures. They will take end-to-end responsibility for the security solution, driving the high-level design, and supporting engineering in the low-level design, through to architecture assurance reviews of the delivered solution. Working with Information Security colleagues to identify and assess security risks, define security control requirements, and understand the changing nature of risk as the IT landscape evolves. Produce effective architecture documentation that enables all relevant business and technical audiences and communicate these across IT where appropriate. Provide security architecture consultancy services to internal customers by offering technical security guidance, and ensuring architecture principles, design standards and operational requirements are met. Provide security coaching and advice to senior developers, Tech Leads and Head of Tech. Design and implement cloud security strategies and policies that meet an organisation's specific needs. Ensure the security of cloud-based data and applications against unauthorized access, theft, and other threats. Over and conduct regular security assessments and audits of our technology stack to identify vulnerabilities and develop plans to address them. Collaborate with other IT professionals, including network engineers, developers, and system administrators, to integrate cloud security measures into existing systems and processes. Champion best practices, quality and sound data management, work with engineers, developers, and Heads of Technology to ensure roadmap alignment, whilst acting as the bridge between the business, security and technology. Offer coaching and consultancy to the Technology & Security and project teams. The Successful Applicant To be considered for the IT Security Architect- Financial Services Sector contract role in London the candidate must present evidence of the following: Demonstrable experience in designing, recommending, and implementing enterprise-wide security architectures. Previous experience in delivering and maintaining technical security solutions for systems such as End Point Protection, Email & Communications Security, Cloud Security, Network Security, Security Monitoring and Response, and Data Loss Prevention Technologies. Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Azure and M365 core services and products and expert knowledge of security-related products and services. Working knowledge of Secure Software Development Lifecycle and DevSecOps. Strong knowledge and understanding of Information security risk management. Strong knowledge and understanding of architectural frameworks (COBIT/TOGAF) and information security frameworks and controls (NIST, ISO27001, CIS). Experience in security governance. Successful applicant must: Be an articulate communicator, capable of clearly explaining technical cyber and information security issues in business terms to a wide range of audiences. Be comfortable briefing and communicating with C-Suite and business leaders as regards security principles and technologies. Be able to produce clear and structured documentation for all levels of the business. Be able to work under their initiative. Have CISSP/CISM qualifications. Stay up to date on the latest cloud security technologies, trends, and best practices. Candidates should be strongly motivated by BII's development mission and ideally demonstrate some commitment to development or social goals through previous executive or non-executive activity. Our cultural values We look for team members who aspire, as we do, to work at our best and to be: Impact-led, commercially rigorous Tenacious in the face of challenges Collaborative and caring Our client is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation or educational background. What's on Offer An initial 6 month contract inside IR35. Pay rate up to £750 daily. 2 days p/week in their central London office, 3 days p/week working remotely from home.
May 13, 2024
Full time
About Our Client My client- an organisation within the Financial Services sector are looking for an IT Security Architect- join their site in London remotely on an initial 6-month contract! Job Description The successful candidate for the IT Security Architect- Financial Services Sector 6-month contract role will fulfil the following responsibilities: Working with IT Architecture, Production, and Information Security colleagues to design IT and InfoSec solution architectures. They will take end-to-end responsibility for the security solution, driving the high-level design, and supporting engineering in the low-level design, through to architecture assurance reviews of the delivered solution. Working with Information Security colleagues to identify and assess security risks, define security control requirements, and understand the changing nature of risk as the IT landscape evolves. Produce effective architecture documentation that enables all relevant business and technical audiences and communicate these across IT where appropriate. Provide security architecture consultancy services to internal customers by offering technical security guidance, and ensuring architecture principles, design standards and operational requirements are met. Provide security coaching and advice to senior developers, Tech Leads and Head of Tech. Design and implement cloud security strategies and policies that meet an organisation's specific needs. Ensure the security of cloud-based data and applications against unauthorized access, theft, and other threats. Over and conduct regular security assessments and audits of our technology stack to identify vulnerabilities and develop plans to address them. Collaborate with other IT professionals, including network engineers, developers, and system administrators, to integrate cloud security measures into existing systems and processes. Champion best practices, quality and sound data management, work with engineers, developers, and Heads of Technology to ensure roadmap alignment, whilst acting as the bridge between the business, security and technology. Offer coaching and consultancy to the Technology & Security and project teams. The Successful Applicant To be considered for the IT Security Architect- Financial Services Sector contract role in London the candidate must present evidence of the following: Demonstrable experience in designing, recommending, and implementing enterprise-wide security architectures. Previous experience in delivering and maintaining technical security solutions for systems such as End Point Protection, Email & Communications Security, Cloud Security, Network Security, Security Monitoring and Response, and Data Loss Prevention Technologies. Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Azure and M365 core services and products and expert knowledge of security-related products and services. Working knowledge of Secure Software Development Lifecycle and DevSecOps. Strong knowledge and understanding of Information security risk management. Strong knowledge and understanding of architectural frameworks (COBIT/TOGAF) and information security frameworks and controls (NIST, ISO27001, CIS). Experience in security governance. Successful applicant must: Be an articulate communicator, capable of clearly explaining technical cyber and information security issues in business terms to a wide range of audiences. Be comfortable briefing and communicating with C-Suite and business leaders as regards security principles and technologies. Be able to produce clear and structured documentation for all levels of the business. Be able to work under their initiative. Have CISSP/CISM qualifications. Stay up to date on the latest cloud security technologies, trends, and best practices. Candidates should be strongly motivated by BII's development mission and ideally demonstrate some commitment to development or social goals through previous executive or non-executive activity. Our cultural values We look for team members who aspire, as we do, to work at our best and to be: Impact-led, commercially rigorous Tenacious in the face of challenges Collaborative and caring Our client is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation or educational background. What's on Offer An initial 6 month contract inside IR35. Pay rate up to £750 daily. 2 days p/week in their central London office, 3 days p/week working remotely from home.
Head Of Information Security - London, (some flex home-work available) - Circa £130k + pkg I'm working on a retained headhunt to identify a suitable Information Security Leader for my client, a large retail organisation with a London HQ. I'm keen to talk to potential candidates with experience in distributed and online retail who have PREVIOUS technical skills, and can relate frameworks, compliance (Particularly PCI), and strategy to prioritised action at the coalface. The salary we're opening discussions at, around £90,000-£110,000, plus £6,000 car allowance, up to 20% bonus, medical etc. For the right individual there may some flexibility to this TBC. We'd particularly love to talk to you if your skills extend to deep understanding of Payment Security, PCI DSS, 27001, legislation in the retail sector and its effects on business and profitability, as well as some awareness of incident management, secure SDLC, cyber engineering practises and more. The role holds some need for a smart diplomat, a champion of Information Security, and a smart communicator who can convey the increased opportunity for the business, that good InfoSec practises allow. The board of directors in the business look forward to engaging with an individual who can challenge the status-quo and bring energy to the table as well as plan and execute a 6-12-18-24 month plan, and grow and lead a team to achieve those objectives. Some of the responsibilities and tasks for the successful candidate would look like; 1 - Prioritising and managing the existing threats within the business. 2 - Leading the strategy, to plan and execute a project for a continuous improvement programme to mitigate those, and manage new threats 3 - Enabling the business to explore new revenue streams, competitively and safely, through innovation and exploration of new technologies 4 - Understanding the technology stack and its vulnerabilities, and how to manage those in line with PCI / compliance / governance frameworks 5 - Advising the board on action and strategy in line with security needs on emerging projects, plans, technical growth. Some skills you might have; 1 - Strong InfoSec leadership experience in a retail organisation. 2 - Experience of payment security and PCI-DSS across physical and online sales 3 - Vulnerability management and remediation experience 4 - Excellent stakeholder and influencing skills 5 - A technical background of some sort, to know when you're having the wool pulled over your eyes! 6 - A relevant degree 7 - CISA, CISM, CISSP, MSc InfoSec, or be a previous QSA / 27001 LA, SIRA, IA We'd love to hear from you, even if you're only tentative in your job search at present. This is a genuine opportunity to mark out your role, and take ownership of something really unique and interesting. Please apply to me either with the "Apply Now" button, or at Tariq (dOt) Dirania (aT) circlerecruitment (dOt) com - You can also find me on LinkedIn if you want to check my background. CISA, CISM, CISSP, Infosec Manager, Information Security Manager, CISO, Leader, Manager, Strategy, GDPR, PCI DSS, PCI QSA, ISO/IEC 27001, Retail, online, distributed, MSC, Degree, Stakeholder, project management, Information assurance, Vulnerability management, mitigation, cloud, hybrid, Lead Auditor, Compliance, Governance, Frameworks, Circle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Earn yourself a referral bonus if you refer somebody else who fills the role! We also offer an iPad if you refer a new client to us and we recruit for them. Follow us on Facebook - Circle Recruitment , Twitter and LinkedIn - Circle Recruitment.
Sep 09, 2021
Full time
Head Of Information Security - London, (some flex home-work available) - Circa £130k + pkg I'm working on a retained headhunt to identify a suitable Information Security Leader for my client, a large retail organisation with a London HQ. I'm keen to talk to potential candidates with experience in distributed and online retail who have PREVIOUS technical skills, and can relate frameworks, compliance (Particularly PCI), and strategy to prioritised action at the coalface. The salary we're opening discussions at, around £90,000-£110,000, plus £6,000 car allowance, up to 20% bonus, medical etc. For the right individual there may some flexibility to this TBC. We'd particularly love to talk to you if your skills extend to deep understanding of Payment Security, PCI DSS, 27001, legislation in the retail sector and its effects on business and profitability, as well as some awareness of incident management, secure SDLC, cyber engineering practises and more. The role holds some need for a smart diplomat, a champion of Information Security, and a smart communicator who can convey the increased opportunity for the business, that good InfoSec practises allow. The board of directors in the business look forward to engaging with an individual who can challenge the status-quo and bring energy to the table as well as plan and execute a 6-12-18-24 month plan, and grow and lead a team to achieve those objectives. Some of the responsibilities and tasks for the successful candidate would look like; 1 - Prioritising and managing the existing threats within the business. 2 - Leading the strategy, to plan and execute a project for a continuous improvement programme to mitigate those, and manage new threats 3 - Enabling the business to explore new revenue streams, competitively and safely, through innovation and exploration of new technologies 4 - Understanding the technology stack and its vulnerabilities, and how to manage those in line with PCI / compliance / governance frameworks 5 - Advising the board on action and strategy in line with security needs on emerging projects, plans, technical growth. Some skills you might have; 1 - Strong InfoSec leadership experience in a retail organisation. 2 - Experience of payment security and PCI-DSS across physical and online sales 3 - Vulnerability management and remediation experience 4 - Excellent stakeholder and influencing skills 5 - A technical background of some sort, to know when you're having the wool pulled over your eyes! 6 - A relevant degree 7 - CISA, CISM, CISSP, MSc InfoSec, or be a previous QSA / 27001 LA, SIRA, IA We'd love to hear from you, even if you're only tentative in your job search at present. This is a genuine opportunity to mark out your role, and take ownership of something really unique and interesting. Please apply to me either with the "Apply Now" button, or at Tariq (dOt) Dirania (aT) circlerecruitment (dOt) com - You can also find me on LinkedIn if you want to check my background. CISA, CISM, CISSP, Infosec Manager, Information Security Manager, CISO, Leader, Manager, Strategy, GDPR, PCI DSS, PCI QSA, ISO/IEC 27001, Retail, online, distributed, MSC, Degree, Stakeholder, project management, Information assurance, Vulnerability management, mitigation, cloud, hybrid, Lead Auditor, Compliance, Governance, Frameworks, Circle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Earn yourself a referral bonus if you refer somebody else who fills the role! We also offer an iPad if you refer a new client to us and we recruit for them. Follow us on Facebook - Circle Recruitment , Twitter and LinkedIn - Circle Recruitment.
Linux Infrastructure Engineer - InfoSec - DevOps Our client is a leading Information Security software company. Based in central London, with remote / flexible working, they build cutting edge software as a service (SaaS) solutions for Information and Cyber Security and IT Risk. You'll have the chance to develop and support core IT infrastructure with Linux, Puppet, AWS, Docker and more - a very vari...... click apply for full job details
Apr 14, 2021
Full time
Linux Infrastructure Engineer - InfoSec - DevOps Our client is a leading Information Security software company. Based in central London, with remote / flexible working, they build cutting edge software as a service (SaaS) solutions for Information and Cyber Security and IT Risk. You'll have the chance to develop and support core IT infrastructure with Linux, Puppet, AWS, Docker and more - a very vari...... click apply for full job details
Linux Infrastructure Engineer - InfoSec - DevOps Our client is a leading Information Security software company. Based in central London, with remote / flexible working, they build cutting edge software as a service (SaaS) solutions for Information and Cyber Security and IT Risk. You'll have the chance to develop and support core IT infrastructure with Linux, Puppet, AWS, Docker and more - a very vari...... click apply for full job details
Apr 07, 2021
Full time
Linux Infrastructure Engineer - InfoSec - DevOps Our client is a leading Information Security software company. Based in central London, with remote / flexible working, they build cutting edge software as a service (SaaS) solutions for Information and Cyber Security and IT Risk. You'll have the chance to develop and support core IT infrastructure with Linux, Puppet, AWS, Docker and more - a very vari...... click apply for full job details
Linux Infrastructure Engineer - InfoSec - DevOps Our client is a leading Information Security software company. Based in central London, with remote / flexible working, they build cutting edge software as a service (SaaS) solutions for Information and Cyber Security and IT Risk. You'll have the chance to develop and support core IT infrastructure with Linux, Puppet, AWS, Docker and more - a very vari...... click apply for full job details
Mar 31, 2021
Full time
Linux Infrastructure Engineer - InfoSec - DevOps Our client is a leading Information Security software company. Based in central London, with remote / flexible working, they build cutting edge software as a service (SaaS) solutions for Information and Cyber Security and IT Risk. You'll have the chance to develop and support core IT infrastructure with Linux, Puppet, AWS, Docker and more - a very vari...... click apply for full job details
A Great opportunity for an InfoSec Architect to join a UK trade association industry body. Support the functional Security Systems throughout the business and ensure the proposed solutions are in line with current business security policy's and standards.
As the Information Systems Security Architect you will implement not only design and support the governance for the security architecture but ensure the business data and systems are designed to be secure while cost & business efficient.
Be the go to Design lead for all IT/ cyber security project throughout the business.
Support the delivery of project and programmes assisting with HL security designs
Engage with the bidding phase through to handover of the project on all matters of technical security standards and draft policies.
Provide technical advise on implementations of security controls across corporate and business systems.
Work with key relationships within the business maintain direct report to the Chief Information Security Officer and work closely with the IT Security, Operations and Infrastructure teams
***Key Attributes for Information Systems Security Architect***
Knowledge of PCI DSS and ISO 27001 standards
Comprehensive IS assurance and compliance (Design, audits, controls, reporting)
Support IS Legal discovery and investigations (related to fraud, employment dispute)
Network Traffic analysis
Develop and implement test scripts
Vulnerability analyses and risk assessments
Good vendor/ 3rd party relationships with security organisations as required (UK-CERT, CPNI, ISF, The Open Group, ISACA…)
Strong technical background in information security within both IT infrastructure and development fields
Experience with MS Azure and Qualys is an advantage
***Qualifications:***
Bachelor or Master degree in an in a Computer Science, Engineering or IT discipline, or equivalent through experience
CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) certification
Microsoft certification such as MCSA, MCSE
Cisco Certified CCNA, CCNP, CCSE, etc.
Certified Ethical Hacking (CEH)
Qualys Vulnerability Management
Checkpoint Certified CCSA, CCSE, etc.
Anti-Virus vendor certification from Symantec, McAfee, Sophos, TrendMicro, etc.
Industry recognised IT Architecture qualification (e.g. TOGAF)
ISO 27001 & PCI DSS Implementer/auditor certification
SAP security
ITIL - Foundation
The position of Information Systems Security Architect offers in reward: Car allowance of £6100, On target bonus of 10%, PMI for employee and partner, Life insurance cover x 3, Pension contributions 5 % and 25 days holiday.
To apply for this position of Information Systems Security Architect please contact , candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK
Connectus Technology Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy
Feb 21, 2016
A Great opportunity for an InfoSec Architect to join a UK trade association industry body. Support the functional Security Systems throughout the business and ensure the proposed solutions are in line with current business security policy's and standards.
As the Information Systems Security Architect you will implement not only design and support the governance for the security architecture but ensure the business data and systems are designed to be secure while cost & business efficient.
Be the go to Design lead for all IT/ cyber security project throughout the business.
Support the delivery of project and programmes assisting with HL security designs
Engage with the bidding phase through to handover of the project on all matters of technical security standards and draft policies.
Provide technical advise on implementations of security controls across corporate and business systems.
Work with key relationships within the business maintain direct report to the Chief Information Security Officer and work closely with the IT Security, Operations and Infrastructure teams
***Key Attributes for Information Systems Security Architect***
Knowledge of PCI DSS and ISO 27001 standards
Comprehensive IS assurance and compliance (Design, audits, controls, reporting)
Support IS Legal discovery and investigations (related to fraud, employment dispute)
Network Traffic analysis
Develop and implement test scripts
Vulnerability analyses and risk assessments
Good vendor/ 3rd party relationships with security organisations as required (UK-CERT, CPNI, ISF, The Open Group, ISACA…)
Strong technical background in information security within both IT infrastructure and development fields
Experience with MS Azure and Qualys is an advantage
***Qualifications:***
Bachelor or Master degree in an in a Computer Science, Engineering or IT discipline, or equivalent through experience
CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) certification
Microsoft certification such as MCSA, MCSE
Cisco Certified CCNA, CCNP, CCSE, etc.
Certified Ethical Hacking (CEH)
Qualys Vulnerability Management
Checkpoint Certified CCSA, CCSE, etc.
Anti-Virus vendor certification from Symantec, McAfee, Sophos, TrendMicro, etc.
Industry recognised IT Architecture qualification (e.g. TOGAF)
ISO 27001 & PCI DSS Implementer/auditor certification
SAP security
ITIL - Foundation
The position of Information Systems Security Architect offers in reward: Car allowance of £6100, On target bonus of 10%, PMI for employee and partner, Life insurance cover x 3, Pension contributions 5 % and 25 days holiday.
To apply for this position of Information Systems Security Architect please contact , candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK
Connectus Technology Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy