Lead Security Architect

Description

Are you an experienced Security Architect at Lead level ready for your next contract in the Scottish public sector?

Our client have a requirement for a consultant Lead Security Architect operating across key workstreams to ensure that programme designs, architecture and approach meet internal and external governance requirements.

Requirements:

· Broad and deep technical knowledge covering application, data, technology and security domains with associated experience in designing secure solutions using industry standard tools and techniques.
· Demonstrable experience and track-record of successful delivery of IT security architecture solutions in support of organisational programmes and projects.
· Extensive experience of assuring 3rd party architecture designs and ensuring adherence to agreed policies, standards, and design patterns
· Experience of assuring project outputs against agreed architectural design
· Experience of implementing technical security controls in a variety of organisations, controls could include:- Firewalls, WAF’s, Desktop build, Mobile Device Management controls, Web Content, Internet filtering, Email & Messaging, OS builds, Database protection, Application vulnerability mitigations (eg: OWASP); Pen testing assurance, ID&V, Identity mgmt., RBAC, SSO deployment, SoD controls
· Risk management frameworks and tools

Skills:

· Relevant enterprise/solution architecture qualifications (e.g. BCS Certificate in Enterprise & Solution Architecture, TOGAF certification etc)
· Relevant security qualification – CISM and/or CISSP

Contract:

6 months initial contract
Potential 6 months extension
Remote working initially however may change under government guidance, Edinburgh based

Inside Scope IR35

ASA Recruitment is one of Scotland’s largest independent multi-sector recruitment agencies. We specialise in providing effective tailored solutions for permanent, contract and temporary employment requirements for our Clients and Candidates. We are members of the REC and are ISO certified.

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