Security Architect

Responsibilities

• Contribute to and lead the technical security design of systems and services across multiple projects
• Design and implement robust security solutions to protect organizational assets
• Engage with a wide range of stakeholders to explain security decisions, trade-offs, and risks
• Act as a trusted advisor on security architecture and design, escalating and resolving complex issues where appropriate
• Provide expert recommendations on security architecture and design
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and vulnerability analyses
• Define, apply, and evolve security standards, guidelines, and best practices
• Collaborate closely with IT and business teams to embed security into system designs
• Investigate cybersecurity incidents and events, recommending corrective or mitigating actions
• For more experienced consultants, coach and support other architects and contribute to practice development

Qualifications

• Adapt to a wide range of delivery projects, ensuring security solutions are tailored to meet specific client needs
• Demonstrate deep expertise in core security concepts and apply them at a technical level
• Clearly communicate security and risk implications to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Proficiency in securing network infrastructures, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and related technologies
• Lead the development and evolution of security policies and processes that support business outcomes and architecture
• Work with architecture and cybersecurity frameworks such as TOGAF, NIST, ISO 27001, or COBIT
• Utilize a broad set of security tools and technologies to enhance protection and resilience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex situations, identify risks, and recommend effective solutions
• Hold relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CompTIA Security+ or similar
• Bring 5+ years of experience in IT and cybersecurity, with experience in a dedicated security-focused role
• Must hold or be willing to undergo UK Government security clearance (SC/DV) as required for the role

Why Nortal

• We live by our values: commit to delivering value and results, take ownership, empower yourself and others, and own your future and growth
• A collaborative and agile work environment working with industry experts
• Opportunities for professional development through training and mentorship
• An international team with a people-oriented culture, work-life balance, and flexible work arrangements.

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