Information Security Solution Architect

 

 

Are you a visionary in the realm of security architecture, ready to make a significant impact?

 

We are seeking a dynamic Information Security Solutions Architect to join our team and ensure the development and upkeep of security blueprints, templates, and reference architectures. This crucial role helps our teams embeds security into our design and architecture processes, leveraging the policies and procedures crafted by our Information Security (InfoSec) team. 

 

In this role you will report into our Director of Enterprise Strategy, Architecture and Workplace Solutions.

 

About Technology

 

Following the successful completion of our recent technology, data and process merger, our Technology division is charging ahead with our strategic plan to amplify the voices of our organisation. This includes leveraging the potential of Cloud solutions, continuously enhancing our security measures, revitalising legacy applications, and enhancing our interactions with strategic partners and suppliers. Our Technology Division spans across two vibrant office locations in London and Colchester, where approximately 200 colleagues are dedicated to empowering our mission – we make books for everyone, because a book can change anyone.

 

We are also on a journey to create a workplace that is truly inclusive, empowering and equitable for all. Our recent successes have seen a significant increase in our division’s engagement and sense of belonging. We are committed to fostering an environment where every voice is valued and every individual has the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

 

Key responsibilities:

 

• Develop and maintain detailed security blueprints and templates to guide secure IT system development.

• Establish and update security reference architectures that align with industry best practices and organisational needs.

• Work closely with design and architecture specialists to ensure security is integrated into all project designs.

• Embed InfoSec policies and processes into all security designs, architectures, and blueprints.

• Offer expert guidance on security architecture to project teams, ensuring compliance with security standards.

• Create solutions that balance business requirements with InfoSec policies, standards, and best practices.

• Keep detailed records of security architectures, designs, and processes for clarity and consistency.

• Collaborate with Technology, InfoSec, and business units to align security strategies with organisational goals.

• Educate and support colleagues on security architecture and design best practices.

• Manage identity and access management (IAM) frameworks to limit and track access to sensitive technology resources within the organisation.

 

What you will bring:

 

• Experience with security architecture frameworks and methodologies.

• Design and implementation experience of security solutions in large enterprise environments, with a solid understanding of ITIL, Agile, modern SDLC methodologies, and DevSecOps.

• Knowledge of security technologies and tools, such as firewalls, intrusion detection or prevention systems, and encryption techniques, including experience with a broad spectrum of technologies and cloud integrations.

• Confidence to communicate complex security concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders and consult on the development and design of security best practices to meet business goals.

• Knowledge of security frameworks like NIST, ISF, SABSA, ISO27001 and COBIT and the ability to design security architecture elements to mitigate emerging threats.

• An understanding of security considerations for cloud computing, including data breaches, broken authentication, hacking, account hijacking, malicious insiders, third parties, APTs, data loss, and DoS attacks.

• Some experience with Enterprise Architecture tooling, such as Bizzdesign Horizzon, and understanding its uses.

 

About Penguin

 

We’re the UK’s largest publisher; made up of some 2,000 people and publishing over 1,500 books each year. Our doors are open to all kinds of talent. In a constantly evolving industry, we work hard to stretch the definition of the word publisher. Here, you’ll work with a breadth of talent who all play their part to make each of our books a success. Together, we make books for everyone because a book can change anyone. 

 

Our approach to hybrid working:

 

While our offices are places for you to connect, collaborate and celebrate with colleagues, having flexibility about where you work is just as important for doing your best work and for your wellbeing. So, we don’t have a one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to how we work across Penguin Random House UK.

 

For this role, there are regular meetings and activities that you will need to attend in person mainly at our offices in London. Outside of these moments, you can choose to work remotely.

 

Application instructions 

  

Please apply with your CV and cover letter outlining why you are the right candidate for the role by 11:59pm on Wednesday 4th December.

  

• We anticipate a two-stage interview process which will include a virtual first-stage interview and in-person second stage interview. We are happy to discuss this further with you throughout the recruitment process. 

 

 

 

What you can expect from us:

 

Salary: circa £90,000 plus bonus and benefits.  

 

Our people are the heart of our business, and we work hard to support a culture of responsibility and recognition. Our benefits include:

 

• Financial – income protection, life assurance, childcare allowance

• Wellbeing – healthcare cash plan, critical illness cover, health checks

• Lifestyle – enhanced parental leave, tech scheme, free and discounted books

 

For our full benefits list please visit: https://www.penguinrandomhousecareers.co.uk/what-we-offer

The recruitment process: You can read about our recruitment process at https://www.penguinrandomhousecareers.co.uk/how-we-hire/

 

As a Disability Confident Committed organisation, we're part of the offer an interview scheme. This is where disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role can opt in to get to the next recruitment stage. There may be some situations where volume of applicants means we can't take all eligible candidates to interview.

 

We encourage you to tell us about any reasonable adjustments you may need by emailing PRHCareersUK@penguinrandomhouse.co.uk. Remember, you only need to share what you are comfortable to for us to support your request.

 

Please note, we are not able to accept agency CVs for this role. Any CVs sent speculatively will not be eligible for a fee.

 

Company: Penguin Books Limited 

Country: United Kingdom 

State/Region: London 

City: London 

Postal Code: SW11 7BW 

Job ID: 275597