Cyber Lead Solutions Designer

Business Unit: Technology Operations & Cyber SecuritySalary range: GBP68,400 - GBP85,000 per annumTake control of your careerOur Team Working in Security Operations is a big deal as we play a key role in keeping Virgin Money safe. We're on an exciting journey with a big vision as we grow our team to enhance our security and cyber operations. The Cyber design team is a small team of designers reporting to the Cyber Program Manager within the wider Technology Operations & Cyber Security team, that is accountable for delivery of Cyber solutions and designs. The team works closely with both internal colleagues and external 3rd parties, responsible for ensuring change across Cyber is managed and controlled effectively, developing robust, secure & resilient solutions to protect the banks customers and colleagues' data and services.The Cyber Lead Solutions Designer is part of this dynamic, high-performing change delivery team responsible for driving innovation and solutions to help drive our strategy forward.What you'll be doing

• Drive designs in keeping with platforms and/or project commitments.
• Be the champion of the platform driving best practice at all times.
• Define the solutions design for security network, operational and software solutions designs for security specific projects, meeting business requirements, architecture, security and deliverability.
• Lead the delivery of solutions designs that meet our purpose of "Being a secure digital bank our customers can trust"
• Assess and approve the security of in-house and third-party applications, services and infrastructure designs.
• Make security recommendations to improve the security of new or existing applications, services, processes and infrastructure designs.
• Identify key points that will require auditing to ensure future compliance with internal policy/standards, industry regulations or are indicators of compromise.
• Define security operation patterns to ensure that the security of applications, services and infrastructure are managed in line with existing security policies and principles agreed during the initial.
• Work closely with Security Architect and Technology colleagues to ensure that design options are effectively evaluated and that robust recommendations are made.
• Running design forums and workshops with developer, operational and business colleagues.
• Presenting solutions to senior stakeholders across the wider Technology Operations & Cyber Security teams and other CIO areas.

We need you to have

• Practical experience implementing/assessing risk against company and external standards.
• Experience in reviewing designs and enhancing security solutions against company and or external standards.
• Experience of leading delivery of secure solution designs and the operational implementation of solutions and multi project prioritisation.
• Strong relationship management, communication and presentation skills with the ability to convey key messages across all levels of the organisation, tailoring output accordingly.
• Experience of a range of Cyber technologies including, on-prem and cloud.
• Experience and delivery within Security NIST framework.
• Experience of working in waterfall and agile environments.
• Understanding and experience of design governance.

It's a bonus if you have but not essential

• Experience of delivering cyber solutions in financial organisation.
• Understanding of Zero Trust and modern Identity centric security architectures.
• Knowledge of Azure Cyber Security Architecture.
• Knowledge of Information Security concepts such as encryption using keys, SSL or HTTPS.

Red Hot Rewards

• Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if Part-Time) plus the option to buy more
• Up to five extra paid well-being days per year
• 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt
• Market-leading pension
• Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance
• Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness
• Ability to work anywhere in the UK (where the role allows)

And there's no waiting around, you'll enjoy these benefits from day one.Feeling insatiably curious about this role? Apply as soon as you can. If we're lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early and would hate you to miss out.We're all about helping you Live a Life More Virgin, so happy to talk flexible working with you.Say hello to Virgin MoneyWe're making great strides towards achieving our ambition of becoming the UK's best digital bank. As a full-service digital bank with a heritage stretching back over 180 years, we re a workforce to be reckoned with. We're putting the full power of our experience behind disruptive ideas that reinvent the role a bank plays in people's lives. We strive to create positive experiences for our millions of customers and our purpose, 'Making You Happier About Money', underpins everything we do. We believe in doing banking differently, innovating and working together to make a real difference. Join us and Live a Life More Virgin that empowers you with choice and flexibility in how you work.Be yourself at Virgin MoneyOur purpose is to make people happier about money, this means seeing and feeling the world as our customers do by creating a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our customers and communities. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team Now the legal bitLiving A Life More Virgin allows our colleagues to be based anywhere in the UK (if the role allows it), but we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK.If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager