Security Architect

Company Description

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Job Description

This role is based in our Security Team

Reporting directly to the Head of Security CoE, The Security Project Manager ensures that IS security aspects are properly taken into account in the design and implementation of a business project. He also assists the product manager and the IT tech lead on these aspects and controls the outcomes and ensures that the technical and technological choices made for IT and business projects, comply with the company's security requirements. The Security Project Manager is the technical authority on security architectures, defines security models and supports the development of security architectures, in accordance with the security strategy and security policies of the company.
 

WE ARE LOOKING FOR AN INDIVIDUAL WHO CAN:

• Analyse the security needs and perform the security risk analysis of the project;
• Verify that the proposed technical and functional solutions meet the identified security requirements;
• Define additional security measures to address the risks;
• Initiate evaluations, tests or audits related to IS security;
• Contribute to qualifying residual security risks before roll out;
• Establish the information security architecture strategy in line with the overall business strategy and contribute to the principles of the global security model;
• Develop architectures reference models ;
• Contribute to the translation of security policies into operational security standards;
• Support project managers in the design of the architecture, specify the various parameters and define the technical security requirements for integrating new systems or upgrading existing systems;
• Advise on the choice of technical solutions and recommend secure architectures;
• Regularly review the existing architecture, identify gaps and make recommendations for improving security;
• Advise on the use and combination of existing security bricks;
• Analyse security risks related to the introduction of new technologies or new information systems;
• Monitor new threats and take them into account when defining security architectures;
• Report any risk finding of interest to the CISO;
• Assist in the execution of company’s Cybersecurity security program;
• Build and maintain synergies and strong interaction with the OpSec function.

Qualifications

AN INDIVIDUAL WHO HAS :

• Proven experience across Information Security
• Proven experience across security architecture experience
• In depth knowledge of AWS security solutions
• In depth knowledge of web application security methodologies and technologies
• Ability to work cross-functionally within the organisation;
• Strong project management skills
• Fluency in English (French, German or Dutch is a bonus) 

Additional Information

• We are one of the leading PropTech platforms in Europe. If you’ve ever rented or purchased a property then you may have used one of our classified portals.  This is a great time to join us to help elevate our AVIV brand.
• A high visibility role in our organisation reporting into our Head of GRC.
• The opportunity to work hybrid within our operating footprint with international travel to our locations in France, Belgium and Germany.
• The autonomy to work in a style which suits you to be the most productive
• The freedom to tell us which tools you need to be successful in your job so we can set you up to make it happen.