Security Architect

Job Description:

Job Title: Security Architect

Location: ERSKINE
Employer: DXC Technologies

About DXC Technologies:
DXC Technologies is a global leader in IT services and solutions, providing cutting-edge technology to transform and modernize business operations. With expertise in cloud, security, analytics, and AI, DXC empowers organizations to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Known for its innovative approaches and commitment to delivering excellence, DXC partners with some of the largest enterprises and governments worldwide to drive meaningful outcomes.

Job Description Summary

The Security Architect will lead and direct cyber architecture solutions, working closely with the customer’s architecture team to develop secure, robust, and scalable solutions. The role involves ensuring compliance with industry standards and legislative requirements, defining architectural frameworks, and technically leading the implementation of security solutions. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in enterprise and cloud security and a proven ability to align security requirements with business objectives within frameworks like TOGAF and SABSA.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide security architecture frameworks and guidance to project teams and SMEs during design and implementation phases.
• Architect security solutions and lead their implementation in accordance with the client’s agreed architectural framework.
• Collaborate closely with the customer’s architecture team to develop and deliver solutions.
• Ensure customer security requirements are met and visibly mapped to the architectural framework.
• Offer consultancy and support on architectural and technical issues, mentoring team members to enhance their skills and capabilities.
• Promote and encourage the use of DXC’s Portfolio of Security Products and Services, ensuring best-fit solutions for customers.
• Continuously update knowledge of security controls, monitoring, and the security aspects of common technologies and product sets.
• Actively support incident investigations and updates to designs in compliance with the client’s architecture framework.
• Provide ‘soft’ consultancy skills to build customer trust and strong working relationships.

Required Experience & Skills:

• Enterprise/Cloud Security:
  • Enterprise Security Architecture experience.
  • Cloud Security Architecture experience,
• Client Experience:
  • Proven expertise working with UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) and HMG to capture security requirements and design solutions.
• Architectural Frameworks:
  • Experience defining and implementing security solutions within TOGAF, SABSA, or similar frameworks.
  • Strong knowledge of standards, policies, and legislation, including ISO 27001, NIST Cyber Security Framework, PCI DSS, SOX, COBIT, and more.
• Skills:
  • Strong problem-solving, analytical, and planning skills, particularly in Agile delivery programs.
  • Understanding of threat and risk analysis methodologies and their application in defining security architectures.
  • Experience delivering security strategies as part of broader enterprise architectures.
• Cloud Development:
  • Expertise in cloud security requirements capture, definition, and implementation.
• Soft Skills:
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and team leadership abilities.
  • Self-motivated, resilient, and capable of performing under pressure.
  • Proven ability to prioritize tasks effectively and deliver in a high-pressure environment.
  • Focused on customer care and expectation management.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Support consultancy team personnel and offer guidance to grow internal skills and capabilities.
• Provide technical leadership for security projects and ensure alignment with business objectives and compliance requirements.
• Foster innovation and continuous improvement in security architecture practices.

What DXC Technologies Offers:

• An inclusive and collaborative work environment.
• Access to cutting-edge technologies and a portfolio of world-class security solutions.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Apply Now to join DXC Technologies and play a key role in driving secure, innovative solutions for our clients.

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