We’re supporting our clients as they adapt to a new world in the wake of COVID-19. We’re now recruiting for roles which will help our clients to deliver vital services and to resume business wherever possible.

Job title:

Cloud Security Architect

Job Description:

Cloud Security Architect

Due to the nature of this role successful applicant must be able to obtain UK SC level vetting.

Develop a robust security architecture for cloud-based services used in the Business Unit. Working alongside Head of Security to provide subject matter expertise in cloud security requirements. Coordinate and maintain the delivery of a cloud security architecture liaising with internal functions and DevOps teams.

What you’ll be doing: As a member of the Security Team, you will:

• Be responsible for cloud security architecture across the cloud based services used in the BU.

• Liaise with internal functions to develop cloud security requirements.

• Understand legislative and regulatory requirements that need to be adhered t for UK and international contracts.

• Create and maintain High and Low level security architecture designs.

• Represent security in architectural meetings.

• Work alongside and support Head of Security in SME for the BU.

• Own and coordinate security packages of work ensuring requirements are fed into schedule.

• Be part of DevSecOps team.

• Provide SME for architecture decisions, be able to put forward arguments for decisions and understand risk in context of the BU objectives.

• Provide additional BAU security support for the products.

• Support the Security team in presentations and technical queries.

• Assist in certification and accreditation requirements for the BU and products.

• Act as part of the team feeding into the BU 27001 accreditation and specific security accreditations required.

• Adhere to BU policies and standards in security

• Write new SyOps and policies for related activities.

What we’re looking for:

• Strong knowledge of formal security architecture frameworks.

• Excellent understanding of Cloud security technologies and best practice architectures.

• Awareness of industry best practices (such as OWASP and NCSC Guidance);

• Internal audit qualifications and/or experience;

• Excellent relationship and stakeholder management;

• Commercial awareness;

• Experience in report writing, delivering presentations and developing dashboards / reports;

• Experience in preparing and delivering reports highlighting risks for senior management;

• Excellent analytical, decision making and problem solving skills;

• Ability to analyse current business practices and identify areas of risk or improvement;

• Technical knowledge of information systems, infrastructure and network;

• One or more of - CEH / ISSAP / CCSP / CSTAR / CISSP / CISM qualification;

• Ability to achieve an enhanced level of security vetting and screening.

Desirable

• Specific experience delivering in Azure environments.

• Managing ISO 27001 certifications and external audits;

• HMG Accreditation and Codes of Connection

• International security requirements (CJIS, NIST..)

• Knowledge of Public and Private Sector security requirements;

• Ability to communicate and influence at a senior level, including Director / Senior Management level;

• Relevant regulatory / industry qualifications, and desire to develop skills;

• Experience in operating vulnerability identification and automated testing tools;

• Inner working knowledge of Dev Ops and Dev Sec Ops;

• Data Privacy experience and / or qualification.

Environment

• You will occasionally be required to travel to Capita and client sites;

• You will be required to support functions and Business Units across the business, in order to provide support and mitigation of key risks / issues.

About Capita Secure Solutions

At Capita Secure Solutions and Services, we’re supporting public health and safety. We’re partnering with the Police, Justice System, Emergency Services, as well as infrastructure providers, to deliver secure, resilient and innovative solutions. We’re transforming control room operations by helping to dispatch 30,000 emergency responses every day, and protecting the public and our police service with body worn video management. Join us and discover better ways to help emergency services to focus on what matters the most – protecting people.

What we hope you’ll do next:

Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.

We’re an equal opportunity employer, which means we’ll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

All interviews, assessments and background checks will continue to take place online, to completely remove the need for face-to-face contact. All Capita colleagues who can work from home should do so; and where it is not possible for colleagues to work remotely, we have taken important steps to protect those working from Capita’s offices. Social distancing, enhanced hygiene and safety measures are already in place at all Capita locations that are open to protect our colleagues and manage the risk of COVID-19. The welfare of our people is of paramount importance to us, and we’re doing everything we can to keep our colleagues and customers safe during this time.