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Senior Solution Architect

Employer
Sanderson Government & Defence
Location
Salisbury
Salary
Negotiable
Closing date
7 Aug 2019

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Clearance Level
DV
Sector
Information Technology
Job Type
Contract

Our client based just outside Salisbury operates within the Defence Sector. Due to additional workload, they have an immediate requirement for a Senior Solution Architect to offer support on a 12 month basis.

Due to the nature of the organisation, you must hold/have recently held DV clearance.

The primary responsibility of the role is to assist the delivery of a viable, management and fit-for-purpose solution that meets the needs of the client and is capable of being effectively managed in service.

The Solution Lead will be the solution owner for the full lifecycle of a solution from feasibility to delivery. This will ensure the solution has continuity from an architectural and design perspective.

The Solution Lead is to be responsible for driving the architectural direction of all tasks allocated to them by a Programme or Principal Architect throughout the delivery lifecycle of the task.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for the creation and implementation of end-to-end solution/technical design, ensuring alignment with the strategic technical architecture.
  • Responsible for ensuring the solution/design process is adhered to during all phases of project delivery.
  • Provide solution and technical SME input to appropriate levels to supplement internal skills (e.g. when new technologies are being investigated).
  • Provide an escalation point for design related issues within projects.
  • Align standards, frameworks and security with overall business and technology strategy.
  • Identify, communicate and manage Information Assurance risks.
  • Design security architecture elements to mitigate risks in liaison with Solution Leads.
  • Create solutions that balance business requirements with information and cyber security requirements.
  • Identify security design gaps in existing and proposed architectures and recommend changes or enhancements.
  • Definition of security architecture, demonstrating solutions delivery, principles and emerging technologies.

Essential:

  • Good communication skills with diverse audiences - strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify risks associated with business processes, operations, information security programs and technology projects.
  • The ability to be the security subject matter expert who can explain technical topics to those without a technical background.
  • Five or more years' experience with DV Clearance.
  • Strong Security Engineering background with experience working with an Engineering team to ensure compliance.
  • Experience of integrating audit data with SIEM systems (e.g. Splunk ES, Huntsman)
  • Knowledge of JSP 440, SPF, HMG InfoSec Standards 1 & 2 and other NTA Security Standards.

Desirable:

  • Designing and implementing security solutions. This includes continuous monitoring and making improvements to those solutions, working with an information security team.
  • Consulting and engineering in the development and design of security best practices and implementation of security principles across the project to meet business goals along with customer and regulatory requirements.

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