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Lead Security Solution Architect

Sheffield
5 days ago
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Lead Security Solution Architect
Sheffield 3 days in the office is mandatory
End Date: 30th November (renewal end of Nov)
£567

Project Overview:
The client is working on a strategic Identity and Access Management programme and is re-shaping the way Authentication, Federation, Privileged Access Management, Access Governance, Secrets Management and API Security is done across the bank. One of the pillars of that programme is Privileged Access Management (PAM). The client is working on uplifting controls and capabilities in privileged access for the Group and introducing the strategic password vaulting solution that will enable to meet strategic requirements.
We are seeking an experienced Lead Security Solution Architect that can complement an existing team of Solution Architects to progress with designs of different components of the PAM solution and other supporting systems it will need to integrate with as part of the end-to-end journey.

Principal Preferred Requirements:
Cybersecurity Expertise:

Significant experience and proven technical depth within one of the following domains of cybersecurity; security operations & incident response, threat & vulnerability management, identity & access management, cryptography, infrastructure, network, application, data, cloud.
Broad background across information technology with the ability to communicate clearly with non-security technical SMEs at a comfortable level.
Experience in both operational and transformation cybersecurity roles or a clear working understanding of both perspectives.
Experience working in large-scale IT transformation programmes.
Experience working with PAM solutions such as CyberArk, Centrify, Delinea and OneIdentity.
Preparing end-to-end configuration of the strategic PAM capability - including on-prem deployments as well as Cloud native toolings.
Assisting in preparation of demonstrable journeys on the configured PAM toolingQualifications & Certifications:

Masters or doctorate degree in cybersecurity, computer science, software engineering, or related field.
CISSP/CISM certification or other broad cybersecurity industry-recognised certificate.
SABSA or TOGAF certified preferred.Platform & Technology:

BizzDesign, Archi, or generic UML visualisation experience for high-level designs.
High proficiency and expertise in Jira for project & tasks management.
Working proficiency in Confluence for documentation.

Principal Accountabilities and Responsibilities:
Architecture & Design:

Produce, manage, and update end-to-end solution designs in line with reference architecture & business requirements (including High and Low Level Designs.
Articulate and publish key design decision records and options to ensure all solutions follow a logical, transparent decision-making process.
Articulate, publish, and ensure approval of any design deviations resulting in technical debt.
Ensure any technical risks or issues arising from a solution design are recorded and mitigated.
Produces, manages and translates the requirements into the architecture for that solution, ensuring technology and services meet the customer needs and expected business outcomes.
Ensures the design of the solutions are efficient, timely and cost effective throughout the project lifecycle.
Clear understanding of both the motivations of the business and technical security.
Promote strong documentation and clerkship.
Present publications at technical design authorities for input, feedback, and approval

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