Senior Solutions Architect - Security

Job description

Unlock Your Next Career Move in Security Architecture.

Are you a seasoned Security Professional seeking a thrilling new challenge? Look no further. We present an unparalleled opportunity for a dynamic Senior Solutions Architect with a profound expertise in security architecture. Get ready to spearhead innovation and safeguard one of the largest IT landscapes in the UK, taking full ownership of cutting-edge solutions from inception to execution.

Why Join Us?

• Lead the charge on a high-stakes, high-reward journey within a prestigious IT stronghold.
• Shape the future of security architecture, influencing every stage of the delivery lifecycle.
• Thrive in an environment that values your expertise, offering ample opportunities for growth and recognition.

Your Mission:

• Serve as the linchpin for design-related concerns, ensuring seamless alignment with business and technology strategies.
• Champion Information Assurance, identifying and mitigating risks with finesse.
• Craft robust security architectures that strike the perfect balance between business imperatives and cyber defence.
• Drive innovation by pinpointing and rectifying security design gaps, staying ahead of emerging threats.

What You'll Bring:

• A solid Infrastructure Background, coupled with a keen eye for risk assessment.
• The rare talent to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Extensive Security Engineering prowess, collaborating seamlessly with engineering teams for maximum compliance.
• Proficiency in integrating audit data with leading-edge SIEM systems, such as Splunk ES or Huntsman.
• Familiarity with key security standards, including JSP 440, SPF HMG InfoSec Standards 1 & 2, and more.

It would be great if you had:

• Hands-on experience in designing and implementing security solutions, coupled with RMADS expertise.
• A track record of consulting and engineering security methodologies to meet diverse regulatory requirements.
• If you're intrigued by this opportunity but uncertain whether your skills align perfectly, don't hesitate to apply! We welcome diverse perspectives and are eager to explore how your unique talents can elevate our team.

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
Location: Salisbury OR Portsmouth - This role is a remote friendly job however you must be commutable to our client site
Security Clearance Level: Must be eligible for Security Clearance and DV clearance
Internal Recruiter: Lee
Salary: £65,000 to £75,000
Benefits: £5,400 car benefit, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days, private medical insurance, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund

Although this role is advertised as full-time, we believe that flexibility at work can promote work/life balance, increase your motivation, reduce stress and improve performance and productivity. We support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if you're interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible.

Loved reading about this job and want to know more about our company?

Sopra Steria's Aerospace, Defence and Security business designs, develops and deploys digital solutions to Central Government clients. The work we do makes a real difference to the client's goal of National Security, and we operate in a unique and privileged environment. We are given time for professional development activities, and we coach and mentor our colleagues, sharing knowledge and learning from each other. We foster a culture in which employees feel valued and supported and have pride in their work for the customer, delivering outstanding rates of customer satisfaction in the UK's most complex safety- and security-critical markets.

We embrace difference as a source of creativity, innovation and competitive advantage and are striving to become a more diverse organisation. We welcome applications from people with a diverse variety of backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We have partnered with Vercida , the UK's largest diversity and inclusion focused careers site, where all our vacancies are available in an accessible format.
If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, to enable you to perform to the best of your ability, please let us know when completing your application. We participate in the Disability Confident scheme and are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a disability, who meets the minimum criteria for the role. If you believe this could apply to you, please let us know when completing your application.