Information Security Architect
London - Paddington (GBR)
DS Smith
DS Smith is an international packaging company, offering sustainable, plastic-free packaging, integrated recycling services, and sustainable paper products.As a leading supplier of sustainable packaging and a FTSE 100 business, we operate across 30 countries and employ around 30,000 people. We believe in empowering our people; driving a culture of engagement and continuous improvement to deliver results. So, when you join us, you’ll not be surprised to be given the opportunity to create, learn and innovate.
About the role
We are looking to add an experienced Information Security Architect to our growing Information Security Team. Reporting to the Head of Security Architecture & Assurance and working very closely with the IT Strategy & Architecture function. You will develop and implement information security architecture and technology solutions, ensuring IS and compliance requirements are adhered too as we deliver our digital transformation programme and beyond.
As the successful candidate you will support the definition of our security architecture across our business areas and create security architecture artefacts (models, templates, standards and procedures) that can be used to leverage security capabilities in projects and operations. You will serve as the information security expert, ensuring alignment between the security architecture frameworks and overall security strategy. You will work closely with enterprise and functional area architects as well as security specialists, ensuring relevant and adequate security solutions are used throughout all systems and digital platforms.
As part of your role, you will conduct research into new technologies, architectures and security products which can help support our digital enterprise. You will use such research to input into the IT Strategy, reference architectures (for example B2B, Mobile Apps, IOT, Application hosting, cloud integration), as well as contributing to multi-year road maps and investment planning. You will also be experienced in managing 3rd party partners and providers through the various parts of the security programme lifecycle (horizon, RFP/RFI, design, build and operate).
The role demands business insight, technical acuity, and the ability to think, communicate and write at various levels of abstraction.
About you
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering or related field (desirable)
Extensive experience working in information security architecture or design roles
Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, TOGAF, SABSA would be an advantage
Security design experience in at least one major cloud platform (Azure, GCP, AWS)
Ability to communicate and build relationships outside the IT function and fosters a collaborative working relationship with various stakeholders
Experience working in an Agile or Scrum environment (desirable)
Benefits
Competitive salary
Company bonus
Pension scheme
Life assurance
Income protection
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Electric Car Scheme
* Salary range is an estimate based on our InfoSec / Cybersecurity Salary Index 💰
Tags: Agile AWS Azure CCSP CISSP Cloud Compliance Computer Science GCP IoT RFPs Scrum Security strategy Strategy TOGAF
Perks/benefits: Competitive pay Salary bonus
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