Description
Security Architect - AWS - OWASP - London.
My client are looking for a Security Architect to provide cyber security architectural capabilities to a large AWS OpenShift Container replatforming and upgrade programme on behalf of the Cyber Security Team. The expectation of this security specialist is that they will be collaborative in nature working in with developers to deliver security advisory into the various teams.The candidate will be responsible for assessing and mitigating any identified risks in the platform by using a range of techniques from threat modelling and vector analysis.
This role is perfect for someone passionate about the technical aspects of cyber security, protecting customer data and ensuring cyber resiliency. The ideal candidate will have a background in hands-on secure software platform development or application security testing, or demonstrable experience of working with cloud engineering teams on security-related topics.
Knowledge of modern development practices and tools, and agile methodology, is vital. The candidate will be familiar with Kubernetes and AWS is also very important.
Experience of the OWASP top ten, OWASP application security verification standard and threat modelling are critical, as well as a good knowledge of utilising security tooling.
This role is most suited to someone who is a self-starter, thrives for quality and makes others better.
Experience Required:
- 2+ years of experience in a hands-on Cyber Security focused role, primarily in the platform security domain.
- Degree in Information Security, Computer Science or equivalent, or industry certifications, such as CISSP, SANS or Crest/CHECK is advantageous.
- Experience in containerisation technology and strengthening, assessing security weaknesses and posture.
- In-depth Kubernetes experience an essential, Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform an advantage.