Security Architect

**Permanent role**

£75k to £85k per annum

**Hybrid home/office model**

Sponsorship - Available

The Company

A Global Digital Platorm Provider who work across Airport/Business Lounges worldwide.

The Role

My client is currently looking for a Security Architect in London to help support and develop the growing technology stack at a Global Digital Platform Provider who are working closely with Financial Service giants on several projects worldwide.

International experience is crucial. The security procedure is in place but this needs to be strengthened. You would need to work with vendors. ISO27001, PCI standard 4.0 (current 3.2.1). Dealing with lots of data, credit card data. Network layer protection. Security audit, data segregation, outbound/inbound.

The Responsibilities

• Design and implement overall company security strategies, standards and policies that meet an organisation's specific needs.

• Ensure the security of company data and applications against unauthorized access, theft, and other threats.

• Conduct regular security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and develop plans to address them.

• Develop and maintain an incident response plan for cybersecurity incidents.

• Collaborate with other IT professionals, including developers, and system administrators, to integrate cloud/On-premises security measures into existing systems and processes.

Essential Experience

• At least five years of security experience, focusing on designing and implementing secure computing solutions.

• Hands-on experience with common frameworks TOGAF.

• Experience working closely with the security team to ensure compliance with various industry best practices and certifications (e.g. SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001 and PCI DSS 4.0).

• Familiarity with platforms like Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services.

• Be able to speak Mandarin at B1 level or higher.

Desirable Experience

• Ideally, someone from financial services - payment gateways, card data.

• Certifications such as Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or Certified Cloud Architect (CCA) are preferred.

• Good knowledge of Python and Java.

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.