29th August 2023
IT Security Architect (PAM/IAM)
Architecture
London
Up to £650 per day (inside IR35)
IT Security Architect (PAM/IAM)
Docklands, London (Hybrid)
Up to £650 per day (inside IR35)
6-month contract
On behalf of a key financial services client, I am seeking an experienced IT Security Architect with experience of Thycotic or CyberArk Integrations and strong knowledge of Privileged Access Management (PAM) and Identity Access Management concepts (IAM). The organisations Architecture practice establishes and maintains the architectural framework to support the technology strategy within which IT solutions can be delivered. They are seeking someone with proven background in It Security Architecture preferably within a financial services environment.
Due to the organisation operating a Hybrid work model, you must be within commutable distance of their Docklands offices and willing to be office based at least 2 days per week.
Responsibilities:
- Produce high-quality High-Level Design documentation describing technical systems solutions, providing overall design direction and recommendations for resolution of complex technical issues
- Provide technical leadership and direction to the IT engineering, SecOps, delivery and test teams throughout implementation phases
- Act as a liaison between Architecture and Engineering and direct the development of technical standards and platforms, quality and best practices.
- Support the Enterprise Architects in the development of infrastructure road maps to support the evolution of the technical and digital portfolios from current to future state.
- This role will be aligned primarily against the Settlements business line which designs and delivers key mission critical systems for the organization and its customers. Integration and collaboration with non-settlements teams may also be required to drive and deliver standards and technology efficiencies.
Skills/Experience required:
- Solid understanding and design capability across multiple security domains alongside Thycotic or CyberArk Integration experience is essential
- Strong knowledge of PAM and IAM concepts
- In-depth technical knowledge across several infrastructure disciplines, eg Microsoft Technologies, Red Hat/Linux, VMWare, ESX, vSphere, Citrix, IBM WebSphere MQ, Oracle, DB2, LAN/WAN/MAN, Routing, Firewall, Wireless, IDS/IPS, WAN optimization, Proxy, VPN services, Load Balancing and IT Securit2
- Experience or technical knowledge of toolsets and infrastructure management solutions
- Experience designing, documenting, integrating and managing complex infrastructure solutions
- Possess strong interpersonal and influencing skills
- Excellent analytical and communication skills
- Ability to work on complex projects with globally distributed teams and tight timelines
- Ability to design high availability solutions, including consideration to fault tolerant analysis and resiliency
- Ability to work with and manage vendors/suppliers
- Experience of producing designs within governance frameworks
- Experience of infrastructure transformation programmes.
Consultant - Brendan Connolly
Telephone: 0207 392 7512
Email: brendan.connolly@spencer-rose.com
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