Cyber Security Architect

Local council have a need for a Cyber Security Engineer/Architect for a 5 month inital role with possible extensions Your role will be : To work with the Head of Cyber Security and other security and engineering colleagues both in house and through 3rd party provider, to identify, specify, plan and deliver a series of projects and initiatives to improve Cyber Security Projects may include security improvements in M365, Azure, networks and firewalls

• At least 5 years technical security experience

• Strong technical skills including Azure, Microsoft Defender, M365 networking and firewalls.

• Able to work on own initiative, able to cut through challenges and keep the programme lead informed of progress

• An ability to plan and drive the delivery of change to improve security

• Able to analyse the situation, understand and communicate the security context, consider solutions (both tactical and strategic) and drive the delivery to completion

• A good working knowledge of security best practice

• Good working knowledge of vulnerability management Desirable

• A working knowledge of security testing tools would be an advantage

• Knowledge of formal standards eg NIST/NCFC/CIS would be an advantage

• Experience of specifying and implementing 3rd party SOC, + Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, related field or equivalent experience

• Relevant certifications (eg, CISSP) are a plus.

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

• Relevant Microsoft Security certifications