CyberSecurity Architect

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Who Speclialist Work With Part of both the TDA team and the Platforms (Devops) team who manage our cloud platform. What Specialists Work On 1. Defining the security architecture for our digital platform (Platform, endpoints, networks & application) 2. Demonstrating how security architecture addresses technical risks identified by independent IA team 3. Assuring end to end technical security where shared solutions are being used 4. Focus is on cloud architectures but will also include Crown Hosted solutions where applicable Where the Work Takes Place London with occasional travel in UK Early Market Engagement Working Arrangements Typically on-site with wider team and clients as this best supports the Agile ways of working being adopted. Use of Confluence and Jira expected to track progress against deliverables Work Location London with occasional travel in UK Security Clearance SC Additional T&Cs Skills & Experience Have proven track record of designing accredited cloud based security architectures Have in depth knowledge of AWS security tools Experience of Automated security testing tools Experience of delivering Open Source security controls In depth understanding of cloud technologies. Specifically, secured cloud solutions previously on cloud platforms (e.g. MS, AWS, Google, Skyscape) experience of a broad range of networks and underlying IT technologies and environments Experience of Container technologies like Docker and Kubernetes in depth understanding of cloud based and traditional security technologies and an in depth understanding of security specific protocols (e.g. TLS, Kerberos and SAML) In depth experience and understanding of systems similar to those used by HMPO and the challenges faced with migrating off them. Ideally experience of HMPO systems hold LCCP IA Architect and CCP SIRA Nice to Haves No. of Specialists to Evaluate 5 Cultural Fit Criteria Work as a team with our organisation and other suppliers Be transparent and collaborative when making decisions Have a no-blame culture and encourage people to learn from their mistakes Take responsibility for their work Be comfortable standing up for their discipline Can work with clients with low technical expertise Share knowledge and experience with other team members Challenge the status quo Assessment Method Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 75% Cultural fit 5% Price 20% Questions from Suppliers Budget range no maximum is set. will look for best vfm offering that market provides.