Solutions Architect - Security

 Reed Technology are delighted to be working in partnership with a highly regarded Swindon based organisation with their search for a Solutions Architect with a Security focus to join their fantastic team.

Within this role you will be responsible for creating and overseeing the cyber security standards, blueprints and architectures. You will be the business contact for cyber-security innovation and adoption and provide leadership for the wider team,

Key responsibilities will include:
• You will shape and execute the cyber-security strategy to achieve the broader technology and business strategies and plans.
• Design and deliver architectural standards, reference architectures, and designs.
• Keep abreast of cyber-security technology futures and the competitive landscape to inform the technology strategy of the direction to achieve our corporate aims.
• Manage adoption and supporting policies, processes, operating models, and cultural changes across the organisation.
• Build strong and Influential relationships with technology and business stakeholders, communicating effectively to technical and senior non-technical audiences.

You will have knowledge in the following
• Background in cyber-security, with an expert understanding of different application architectures, data security, data loss prevention, hybrid-cloud computing solutions, and the associated pros/cons.
• Designing, building, and deploying secure-by-design solutions, coding standards, application security testing (Veracode & Fortify), penetration testing and threat modelling
• Expert knowledge of security protocols, authentication, authorisation, and identity & access management. Privilege access management, API gateway and API authentication and authorisation.
• Understanding how to securely implement and consume Microsoft platforms securely, including Azure and Power Platform services such as Active Directory, Kubernetes, D365, Power Apps, Service Bus Queues, Storage accounts, Synapse, Data Lake etc.
• Able to work effectively with other architecture members, broader technology and business teams and delegate responsibilities.
• Able to communicate complex technical concepts to technical and senior non-technical audiences.

The benefits
• Salary - £65,000 - £80,000
• Bonus scheme - on target bonus – 15%
• Pension scheme - contribute up to 5% of your salary and Openwork will match you and put in an extra 5%
• Critical illness cover
• Income protection - 1x salary
• Death in service - 4x salary