Security Architect (Cloud & Network)

Permanent - £58k-£65k - 2 days per week from West London office, the rest working from home

Our London based Public Sector client have an upcoming requirement for a Security Architect to join on a permanent basis.

The purpose of the Security Architect is to be responsible for the architecture design, implementation of cloud, O365 and network security solutions across the organisation, while acting as the subject matter expert on Microsoft Azure Cloud (IaaS, PaaS) and Office365

Key duties for the Security Architect (Cloud & Network)

• Complete thorough risk assessments, identifying vulnerabilities within cloud and Office 365 environments, networks and creating security controls or configuring systems to enhance existing security features
• Architecture design and implementation of Azure cloud, Office 365 and network security solutions across the Council, including cloud native and third-party solutions, to secure network and cloud environments in accordance to best practice;
• Engage third-party vendors and tooling to complete Azure cloud, Office 365 and network security testing and assurance - implementing new products, configuration or improvements as required
• Design and build a secure 3rd party access environment to enable 3rd parties including Contractors, outsourced providers secure access to Cloud, Office 365 and network environment. Solution must include defined policies, process and deployment of technology including operational support - based on the principle of least-privilege access and designed to prevent lateral-movement of threat
• Recommend, configure, implement, and maintain all security platforms and any other related software.
• Plan and appraise ongoing assessment of antivirus, application control, Firewall, SIEM, VPN, SSL, intrusion detection or intrusion prevention and other cloud and network component policies
• Ensure cloud and network security best practices are executed through assurance of network configuration(s) including ingress/egress Routers, Switches, Firewall configurations, access controls (RBAC), least privilege and monitoring
• Responsible for periodic cloud and network vulnerability testing, and lead remediation projects
• Respond to security-related events and support in remediation efforts

Key experience required for the Security Architect (Cloud & Network)

• Proven track record of successfully defining and architecting solutions based on Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Azure
• Knowledge of core Microsoft technologies such as SharePoint, MS Teams & Azure with the capability of designing and implementing solutions that integrate these.
• Technical know-how of security network devices (Switches, antivirus, Firewalls, cryptography, SIEM) and any other security networking hardware or software tools
• Minimum, two years' experience identifying threats and developing appropriate protection measures
• Demonstrable experience reviewing system changes for security implications and recommending improvements
• Knowledge of cross-government procurement frameworks and processes