
Security Architect
PA Consulting2 months ago
Bristol, United KingdomSenior
Responsibilities
- Define end-to-end security architecture for projects and programs.
- Create conceptual, logical, and implementation architecture views.
- Design secure system architectures using patterns and principles to manage business and security risks.
- Review and enhance clients’ existing security measures through security architecture solutions.
- Deliver security solutions for large-scale infrastructure or integration projects.
- Collaborate with multiple teams and stakeholders on client and internal projects.
- Use technical problem-solving, live whiteboarding, and asynchronous communication to support delivery.
Requirements
- Solid foundation in information security.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, IISP/CCP, TOGAF, or SABSA.
- Background delivering security solutions for large-scale infrastructure or integration projects.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
- Ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
- Applicants for applicable UK roles must meet stated security-clearance residency requirements, including five years of continuous UK residency where required.
Benefits
- Hybrid working with a minimum of two days per week in the office or on a client site; some assignments may require up to five client-site days per week.
- Technical and non-technical training budget and opportunities to gain certifications.
- Private healthcare for employees and their families.
- 25 days of annual leave plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve, with the option to buy five additional days.
- Generous company pension scheme.
- Community and charity initiative opportunities.
- Annual performance-based bonus.
- PA share ownership.
- Tax-efficient benefits including cycle-to-work and give-as-you-earn schemes.
- Background checks and Baseline Personnel Security Standard screening are required for all PA employees.