Description
My Dublin based client currently requires an experienced IT Security Architect/Designer to join their existing team for an initial 6+ month contract.
Background/Purpose of Role:
The IT Security Consultant is responsible designing and/or reviewing solutions and services being introduced to the company, assessing them for any potential control gaps
Key responsibilities:
- Design security controls for proposed solutions to meet relevant IT Security policies, standards and guidelines, as well as regulatory and other requirements.
- Provide design-time review and guidance to teams building and deploying new technology.
- Develop, document, and participate in solution architecture design for different projects. Participate in security efforts assisting with the integration and initial implementation of solutions.
- Review existing and proposed architectures, identify security design gaps, and recommend changes or enhancements to meet security control objectives.
- Assess and advise of security risks identified, and propose appropriate mitigations.
- Continuously monitor and improve the security posture of the Group as part of the Security Architecture team.
- Identify and communicate new security threats, and design Security Architecture elements to mitigate threats as they emerge.
- Serve as the Security Subject Matter Expert within the Group, and provide advisory and consulting services to other teams as needed.
- Stay abreast of new security technologies and integrate into security architecture design when appropriate.
Management Support
- Support Management with the embedding of IT Security culture and behaviours into the Group.
- Provide positive and proactive participation within the team and active collaboration with colleagues across the Group as appropriate.
Key Requirements of this role:
Skills & Experience
- Mandatory minimum of CISSP, CESG or recognised equivalent.
- ISSAP, SABSA, TOGAF, or other architecture qualification preferred.
- Good technical knowledge of network protocols and related technologies, and a variety of platforms.
- Experience across a number of relevant IT disciplines.
- Strong knowledge of IT Security best practice.
- 5+ years working in an IT Security discipline, with experience in security design is preferred.
- 3rd Level qualification in IT is preferred.
- Some knowledge of information security and risk control frameworks such as COBiT, ISO 27001, ISO 27002.
- Knowledge of PCI DSS is preferred.
Soft Skills
- Using Market/Technical Knowledge (level 3)
- Communicating (level 3)
- Influencing (level 2)
- Building understanding and trust (level 2)
- Obtaining information (level 3)
- Being innovative (level 2)
This is an excellent role offering an above market rate for the right candidate. It is essential that you possess a current CISSP or CESG (or equivalent) in order to be considered for this role. Should you wish to discuss further please contact me ASAP for immediate consideration.