
Security Architect
PA Consulting2 months ago
Manchester, United KingdomSenior
Responsibilities
- Define end-to-end security architecture and deliver solutions for projects or 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’ current security measures through innovative security architecture solutions.
- Collaborate with multiple teams and stakeholders using agile best practices.
- Solve technical problems with clients and contribute to internal projects.
Requirements
- Have a solid foundation in information security.
- Hold relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, IISP/CCP, TOGAF, or SABSA.
- Have delivered security solutions for large-scale infrastructure or integration projects.
- Demonstrate problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
- Be comfortable collaborating with multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
- Meet applicable UK security clearance and residency requirements where required, including five years of continuous UK residency for certain higher levels of National Security Vetting.
Benefits
- Hybrid working with at least two days per week in the office or on a client site, with assignments potentially requiring up to five days per week on a client site.
- 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 and PA share ownership.
- Tax-efficient benefits including cycle to work and give-as-you-earn programs.