Security Architect

Category: Financial Services Location: Support various security and technologyprojects as the security SME to ensure adherence to Client architectureprinciples, security policies and standards. Review project designs and proposals toidentify applicable security requirements. Identify security risks againstapplicable security requirements and establish recommended controls andprocesses. Advise and enable project teams to makesecurity decisions and provide advice and guidance, ensuring the effective useof common tools and patterns. Work with technical teams to guide andsupport implementation of technical security controls. Lead escalation and resolution ofresidual project risks. Advise project go/no-go decisions forproduction go-live. Produce relevant security architecturedocumentation and risk artefacts. Requirements Previous experience with Threat Modellingin project delivery (STRIDE or other frameworks) Strong experience with Azure cloud andOffice 365 platform capabilities. Experience working with Intune and AzureConditional Access policies. Experience working with virtual serverand desktop environments such as VMware and Citrix. ·Strong networking fundamentals. Knowledge and familiarity with emergingtechnologies like AI and Blockchain is desirable. Familiarity with security architectureframeworks such as SABSA and TOGAF. Familiarity with security frameworks suchas NIST800, CIS, ISO27001. Industry recognized technicalcertifications are desirable (CISSP, CCSP, CompTIA Security+, GIAC securityessentials). Microsoft technical certifications aredesirable (Azure Solutions Architect, Azure Security Engineer, 365 SecurityAdministrator, MCSE). Familiarity with security and privacyregulations impacting financial services such as SOX and GDPR. Excellent written and verbalcommunications skills. Details Originally posted on Himalayas