Security Architect

• Design secure solutions documenting the key security controls and adhering to security standards.
• Threat model by deconstructing technical solutions, identifying threats and vulnerabilities associated with proposed solutions and assessing risks
• Use experience to analyse the risks and benefits of design options to support making safe architectural decisions
• Effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, providing security direction, governance, assurance and guidance.
• Define security testing requirements and assess findings.
• Applying Agile methodologies to support engineers and deliver on multiple challenging product initiatives simultaneously, driving engineering excellence.

• Dynamic solution-oriented individual bringing energy to a rapidly evolving environment with an ability to work well under pressure.
• Broad knowledge of modern Enterprise technologies including Cloud and AI
• Exposure to contemporary architectures eg. RESTful APIs and containerised microservices.
• Up-to date on emerging threats and experienced with threat modelling frameworks eg. STRIDE/MITRE ATT&CK.
• Significant knowledge of cyber security domains and how they apply to Enterprise business environments eg. endpoint, network, cryptography, information management and IAM.

Desirable skills/knowledge/experience:

• Awareness of industry related security standards such as ISO 27000 series, PCI DSS, COBIT, NIST, OWASP.
• Certifications in security management eg. CISSP/CISM/CCSP or equivalent.
• Certifications in technical security domains eg. CEH/OSCP or equivalent.
• Experience of Public and or Private cloud environments.

LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance.