Security Architect

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Job Title:
Security Architect
Location : Chiswick or Milton Keynes
About the role
We are hiring at BSI for a Security Architect within our Security Operations and Architecture global team.
Your daily responsibilities will encompass strategic oversight and consultation with the Head of Security Operations. You will assist in guiding day-to-day activities and spearhead improvement projects that enhance our security stance. A significant part of your role involves proactively hunting for potential threats, employing a strategic approach to early detection and mitigation.
Additionally, you will oversee the strategic management of tracking and remediation of vulnerabilities, ensuring comprehensive coverage and timely resolution of security gaps. This role demands a visionary approach to problem-solving and a strong passion for advancing cybersecurity measures.
We are seeking a visionary thinker with a consultative approach, dedicated to shaping and securing our organization's future. If you are eager to employ your strategic expertise in a role that influences and protects at the highest level, we invite you to apply for the position of Security Architect at BSI.
Responsibilities:
Researches and Aligns Security technologies and initiatives to strategies that are fit for purpose.
Works with Enterprise and Solutions Architecture to review designs and develop pattens.
Analyses and makes recommendations to improve network, system and application architectures and configurations.
Collaborates with the Head of SecOps & architecture on security strategy and design principles
Review and update cyber security policies, architectures and standards.
Assists in consultation of projects new programmes of works and audit responses
To be successful in the role, you will have:
CISSP, CISA, CISM, or equivalent
5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, especially in a security Architecture role
Experience with Technical Security solutions and Security Strategy
Experience with Azure and Microsoft tech stack
Is a confident, energetic self-starter, with strong interpersonal skills
Ability to mentor and transfer knowledge to teammates
BSI offers a competitive total reward package, an independent and varied job in an international environment, flexible working hours, ongoing training and development with the inclusion of 27-days annual leave, paid sick leave, bank holidays, health insurance, life insurance, pension plan with company contribution, car allowance (dependent on role), income protection, paid maternity leave, paid paternity leave, paid parental leave, adoption leave, compassionate leave, paid bereavement leave, learning and development opportunities, and a wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle.
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Headquartered in London, BSI is the world's first national standards organization with more than 100 years of experience. We are a global partner for 86,000 companies and organizations in over 193 countries, offering development, auditing, certification, and training services, including innovative software solutions and cyber security expertise for all industries: from aerospace and automotive to food, construction, energy, healthcare, IT and trade sectors. Incorporated by Royal Charter, we're truly impartial, and home to the ultimate mark of trust, the Kitemark.
Through our unique combination of consulting, training, assurance and regulatory services we bring solid and broad knowledge to every company.
If you want to contribute to this inspiring challenge, bring your open and enthusiastic mindset to our dynamic team, apply now and become part of the BSI family!
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