Senior Cyber Security Consultant (Architecture) at Methods Full Time

Responsibilities

• Research, pitch complex security advice to senior stakeholders
• Understand impact of decisions, balance requirements, and choose approaches
• Develop security vision, principles, and strategy for projects and technologies
• Support business development and manage cyber assurance practice
• Identify and apply security risk; investigate breaches and recommend controls
• Maintain awareness of business trends and impact on cyber risk
• Manage and lead cyber security assignments and client portfolios
• Provide trusted advice on complex cyber decisions
• Manage diverse teams in an inclusive culture
• Act as point of escalation for lower-grade architects and lead technical design

Requirements

• 5-7 years of experience in Information Security
• 3-5 years of experience in security architecture
• Cyber Security Certification (e.g., ISC2 CISSP, ISC2 CCSP, ISACA CISM)
• Certification in AWS or Azure for Architecture and Security
• IASME / Cyber Essentials Plus Certified
• Expert knowledge of secure network architecture and design
• Experience creating secure architecture in AWS and/or Azure
• Experience in gap analysis and identifying cybersecurity gaps
• Expert knowledge in threat modeling and design decisions
• Proficiency in cloud/virtualization principles and tools
• HMG Security Check (SC) clearance required or obtainable

Benefits

• Autonomy to develop and grow skills
• Exciting project work making a difference in society
• Strong and inspiring leadership
• Supportive and collaborative environment
• Access to LinkedIn Learning and management development
• 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme
• Flexible working, including home and part-time options
• Social activities and charitable commitment
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, option to buy 5 extra days
• 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Pension with 4% employer and 5% employee contribution
• Discretionary company bonus
• Life assurance of 4 times base salary
• Private medical insurance (spouse and dependants included)
• Worldwide travel insurance (spouse and dependants included)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme