Manager Security Architect

Senior Security Architect

Location: London

At DXC Technology, we deliver mission critical services in a secure environment. We are looking to expand our platinum account team with a Senior Security Architect who will lead secure solution design and implementation.

Role responsibilities

• Architect solutions and technically lead their implementation, ensuring adherence to customer security policies and standards
• Work closely with the customer's architecture team to develop solutions
• Assess security risks by identifying vulnerabilities and defining security requirements to address known and future threats
• Develop, implement, and enforce security policy standards to ensure compliance with customer security and legal requirements
• Provide assistance and support on architectural/technical issues to other team members as required, whilst sharing technical knowledge and experiences
• Maintain a working knowledge of the DXC portfolio of security products and services, promoting best fit solutions to the customer
• Continually review and enhance existing knowledge of the security aspects of common product sets and technologies
• Apply "soft" consultancy skills and a proactive approach to gain the absolute trust of our customers
• Mentor and support team members to grow skills and capabilities

What you will bring to the team

• 5+ years of relevant work experience, including at least 2 years in a similar security architecture role
• Knowledge of key information security technologies and applicable controls
• Experience in information security consultancy, capturing requirements and formulating solutions
• Familiarity with security or enterprise architecture frameworks such as SABSA or TOGAF
• Experience delivering security architectures within broader enterprise or IS/IT architectures
• Understanding of standards, policies and legislation such as PCI DSS, COBIT, SOX, DPA, HMG SPF, JSP 440, CESG IA Portfolio, ISO 27001, etc.
• Knowledge of threat and risk analysis methodologies and the ability to apply their output to security architecture
• Familiarity with NIST and related security principles, technologies and industry standards
• Experience with solutioning and bid work
• Experience with cloud and on premises development and security requirements
• Relevant industry or HMG security experience, where appropriate

Desirable skills and technologies

• BSc and/or MSc in IT Security or a related subject, or relevant industry experience
• CompTIA Security+
• Associate membership grade with CIISEC
• ICS2 Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), and/or Information Systems Security Architecture Professional (ISSAP)
• CESG Certified Cyber Professional (CCP) in Security Architecture or Risk Management
• Additional cloud security qualifications such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Cloud

What we will do for you

• Competitive compensation
• Pension scheme
• DXC Select - comprehensive benefits package including private health/medical insurance, childcare vouchers, gym membership, etc.
• Perks at Work (discounts on technology, groceries, travel and more)
• DXC incentives (recognition tools, employee lunches, regular social events)

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.