Cloud Security Architect (AWS)

Robert Half have partnered on an exclusive basis with an existing client in the Bristol area to recruit a Cloud Security Architect on a permanent basis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research, document and maintain secure design patterns.
• Act as a principle point of contact for Information Security advice and support, especially on new developments, projects and major changes.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to help provide support & guidance around adopting security by design ethos in the development life cycle.
• Provide on-going consultancy to software development projects throughout the entire life cycle developing a DevSecOps culture.
• Engage with the Technical Architecture, Programme Management and IT Support teams to advocate security best practice and support secure decision making.
• Develop, document and maintain the security architecture framework, blueprints and roadmap for the organisation.
• Continually review and extend Security Playbooks and preventative controls, countermeasures and solutions in line with a continuous improvement framework.
• Support the continuous improvement of security operations for monitoring, testing and where necessary, conduct security design and implementation review audits.
• To deliver technical and risk-based reports and official papers relating to test findings, aligned to an agreed framework.
• Provide consultation for the security risk register, CEB and Architecture Review Board meetings.
• Test and evaluate security products.
• Understand and interpret Legacy infrastructure and design.
• Remain up to date with industry best practice, new technologies and emerging threats to evaluate and prepare for their impact to the organisation.
• Support security assessments, audits, and reviews to ensure compliance with the security policies, standards, and regulations.

Essential Personal Characteristics:

• A continual passion to learn and inspire, setting a good example across the business.
• Strong communicator and stakeholder management skills across all levels of an organisation.
• The ability to plan and manage own workload, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines - including the ability to manage multiple ongoing projects.
• Self-starter with a "can do" attitude to get things done and able to work independently. Has a track record of proposing novel ways to move around delivery roadblocks.
• Solution based thinker - excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Analytical and interpretative abilities to transpose requirements into manageable deliverables.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and an ability to convey complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders. A high level of documentation skills.
• Proactive ownership of own development to ensure that skills are kept up to date, in line with industry changes.

Experience

• Required
  • At least 5 years of experience in information security, preferably in a security architect role.
  • Strong knowledge and experience in security architecture principles, frameworks, and standards. Experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining security architectures.
  • Knowledge of security frameworks, standards, and best practices such as NIST, CIS, ISO, COBIT, OWASP.
  • Strong knowledge and experience in various security domains, such as network security, application security, cloud security, identity and access management, cryptography, etc.
  • Strong knowledge and experience in various security technologies and tools, such as Firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, SIEM, DLP, WAF, etc.
  • Strong knowledge and experience in various security methodologies and processes, such as risk management, threat modelling, security testing, incident response, etc.
  • Experience in cloud security, DevSecOps, with history involving application development and agile methodologies.
  • Extensive knowledge in cloud platforms (particularly AWS and Azure services) and prime business applications (especially top-tier ERP applications).
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
  • Ability to think strategically and creatively to solve complex security problems.

• Desirable
  • A bachelor's degree in information security or industry recognised security certifications such as CISSP, CISSP-ISSAP, CISM, CEH, or SANS GIAC.
  • Information security risk/Cyber threat modelling techniques.
  • API integration and Security techniques.
  • Experience working with Information security frameworks and compliance standards (eg ISO27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, NIST, SOC2 and PCI-DSS).
  • Good understanding of the Data Protection Act/General Data Protection Regulation.
  • Comfortable working outside of core working hours, and travelling, when necessary.

Salary/logistics

• £75,000 - £85,000 + bonus + additional benefits
• Hybrid working from Bristol offices (2 days a week desirable)

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