Description
REQUIRED: SECURITY ARCHITECT
LOCATION: PORTUGAL
DURATION: 6 MONTH INITIAL CONTRACT
This is a highly technical role, where a high degree of independence will be afforded to the candidate, who will be working on key projects for a Financial Services Organisation, needing to be based in Portugal for approximately 6-12 months. As an Application Security Architect you will have an in-depth background in secure system design, application design, and secure coding practices. The role will see you typically engage alongside Security Solutions Architects, Network Security Architects, and Development team staff. You will be called upon to where a deeper knowledge of your subject is required - Application Security, and secure system life cycle. You will add the fine detail to all security designs that have a requirement for an in-depth AppSec review and analysis/design. You will be required to provide detailed designs regarding Application Security. An in-depth knowledge of the current threat landscape is essential but more importantly the application security controls and counter-measures that can be used to protect Euronext' developed and deployed systems and applications.
*The creation, communication, and handling of the approval for application security designs created.
*The subject matter expert for all assigned projects and initiatives
*An absolute focus on Application Security and those security controls, standards, and processes in this space.
*The creation of appropriate security design documents and diagrams for all projects and initiatives.
*Provide full technical feedback to Development teams based on application and system deficiencies identified during reviews by providing technical documentation outlining the security posture of reviewed solutions
*Provide Executive level non-technical analysis to effectively illustrate the potential impact of weaknesses identified to various audiences.
*The creation of secure system life cycle standards and secure coding standards based on the threat landscape and industry best practices.
*Responsible for the mapping of the entire IT/systems estates, and the assessment of the same for security gaps/flaws.
Stay abreast of the threat landscape specific to Euronext and adjust/draft solutions designs according to developments.
*2-10 years' experience in an application security architect role/function.
o Experience within the financial sector will be a considerable benefit.
*Very strong stakeholder management skills
*The ability to interface across the organization with other teams and managers of all levels.
*Analytical judgment and decision making skills
*Project management skills
*Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
*Excellent organisational skills.
*Must work be able to work well under pressure and prioritise workload appropriately
*Must be able to work well alone or as part of a team
*Ability to adjust to changing priorities while multitasking effectively.
*Ability to articulate complex security and privacy concepts to business users.
*Ability to communicate with clients in a professional manner.
*In-depth technical knowledge of IT infrastructure and security specific controls.
*Must have exceptional level of security skills in the application security field.
*Deep security knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems and supporting infrastructure elements.
*Deep knowledge of secure system and application design and hardening. (OWASP, etc)
*Security industry certifications, such as; CISSP, CISSP-ISSAP, Togaf, NIST, CSSLP
LA International Computer Consultants Ltd is an HMG Approved Consultancy and operates as an IT & Engineering Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency, depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, we welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International Computer Consultants Ltd (Recruiter Awards for Excellence - Best IT, Best Public Sector & Gold Awards) and the most prestigious award that any business can receive The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade 2015.