Cybersecurity Technical SME (UK)

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Technical Subject Matter Expert to design and implement large, strategic and complex cybersecurity technology products. In this role, you will provide expert and authoritative advice to architecture and development teams, ensuring solutions comply with relevant policies, reference models, regulations, and best practices.

Location - Customer site in City of London (5 days per week, however 2 days per week, temporarily, while offices are refurbed)

Perm - Full

Standard Working pattern - Mon - Fri - Office hours

Key Responsibilities

•        Interpret cybersecurity relevant regulatory requirements, best practices and translate these into business-aligned cybersecurity requirements

•        Architect, design and implement cyber technology products

•        Deliver technical solutions across the cyber security platform

•        Provide recommendations on security best practices for cross-portfolio projects

•        Manage and work independently or as part of a team in delivering complex projects

•        Support and execute deliverables including business requirements, technical design and architecture

•        Engage with other IT Security and Infrastructure teams

Required Skills & Experience

Essential:

•        Experience in security architecture, review and design

•        Experience implementing cyber products in large complex environments

•        Experience implementing cloud security architecture

•        Experience conducting IT Security reviews (technical) of new products/solutions

•        Demonstrable proficiency in a wide range of IT security technologies and embedded security

•        Knowledge covering key cybersecurity domains such as Identity and Access Management and Vulnerability Management

•        High level of analytical ability to solve unusual and difficult problems

•        Strong working knowledge of technology – servers, database and network devices

•        Ability to maintain a working knowledge of cybersecurity principles and elements

•        Demonstrable experience of senior stakeholder management and relevant management reporting

•        Ability to coach team members through knowledge transfer and constructive feedback

Education / Qualifications

Essential:

•        Degree educated and/or equivalent experience

Personal Requirements

•        Leadership and expertise in delivery of cyber frameworks and associated key solutions

•        Demonstrable passion for cybersecurity

•        Excellent communication, leadership and interpersonal skills

•        Results-driven with a strong sense of accountability

•        Excellent presentation skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy

•        Experience in engaging and persuading teams to accept and participate in best-in-class security architecture and operations

•        Proactive troubleshooter who removes roadblocks and pursues solutions

•        Ability to develop trusted relationships at every operational level

•        Ability to operate with urgency and prioritise work accordingly

•        Strong decision-making skills with sound judgement

•        Structured and logical approach to work with strong problem-solving skills

•        Creative and innovative approach to work

•        Ability to manage large workloads and tight deadlines

•        Calm approach with ability to perform well in pressurised environments