Cyber Security Architect

Cyber Security Architect

Job Description

[c. £170-210k Comp Package | Hybrid Working - 3 Days in Office]

Are you a seasoned Security Architect with a passion for cutting-edge technology? Our client, a prominent fintech firm known for driving innovation in the financial sector, is seeking a Cyber Security Architect to join their forward-thinking team in London. In this role, you will be instrumental in designing and operating secure services on a global scale, working closely with engineering teams to build high-performance, cloud-native architectures. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the security landscape at a company celebrated as one of the Forbes Cloud 100.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with engineering teams to deeply understand design proposals and assess architectural security
• Develop secure architectural patterns and define control requirements, focusing on reducing risks through effective design and architecture
• Oversee the integration of security measures into cloud-native applications, ensuring they align with secure architectural principles
• Design and enforce policy as code, creating templates and modules that secure infrastructure across global deployments
• Provide expert guidance on secure cloud architectures, with a particular focus on application security and integration architecture
• Act as the subject matter expert on cloud security, ensuring security measures are integrated into every layer of the infrastructure
• Oversee and influence the application security architecture, leveraging a background in software security, possibly from a pen testing route

Key Requirements:

• 4+ years of experience working with major cloud platforms (IaaS, PaaS, Event-driven/Serverless, SaaS)
• Strong background in Application Security Architecture, ideally with experience in software security and penetration testing
• Expertise in AWS and Azure, with a strong command of cloud-native security principles
• In-depth knowledge of the TCP/IP stack, alongside application and infrastructure protocols
• Comprehensive understanding of security principles, control frameworks (e.g., NIST), and threat modeling, particularly within cloud environments
• Experience in managing cloud identities and applying cloud-native architecture best practices
• Solid grasp of cryptographic methods and their application in cloud environments
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code, containerization, and CI/CD methodologies
• Degree in Computer Science, Cyber-Security, or a closely related field (Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD)
• (Preferred) Demonstrable experience in fintech or technology sectors, ideally in a high-paced, cloud-native environment

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