Security Architect Contract

Description My client, a leading financial services firm in Dublin City centre is actively looking for a Security Architect for a long term contract.This contract will offer Hybrid and remotely working opportunities. Excellent rate on offer for the right candidate The IT Security Architect is responsible for providing risk assessment and security architecture support, project security governance and guidance to IT for production platforms, new system implementations and system change initiatives. The person will be responsible for participating in the creation of an end-to-end approach to the reduction of risk across the systems environment and will be a key stakeholder in defining and implementing security architectures and designs through consultation with IT operations and project teams.Responsibilities: Conduct risk assessments and evaluation of IT systems and their ability to meet system and security requirements, recommending mitigating controls for identified limitations and risksWork closely with IT stakeholders to ensure security requirements are effectively addressed in all phases of project lifecyclesReview and contribute to the definition of functional and non-functional business requirements and translate these into clearly articulated architectural requirements in the context of the required solutionEvaluate as-is and to-be IT security risks and controls including leveraging industry standards and practices for designing the future state solutions.Participate in defining and maintenance of enterprise and application security controls, and standards for production systemsAssisting in identifying and assessing risk as part of the overall IT Risk Management processEvaluate and select various technologies for suitable inclusion in IT solution designsDevelop proposals and business cases for enhancement of IT solution architectures, including various views of solution architecturesParticipates in the discovery, documentation and refinement of business requirements to ensure alignment with technically viable solution designs.Participates in technical incident management and troubleshooting as needed  Skills: BSc or MSc in Computer Science, Information Security or equivalent experienceMinimum 5+ years’ experience in IT Security architectureDeep understanding of the role of IT Security in IT risk management and controlsDeep understanding of the role of IT Security software engineering and application development methodologies in a complex multi-project environment.Proven experience based on ability to design and develop IT Security architectures for complex multi-component systemsDemonstrated experience in developing conceptual, logical and physical IT security architecture deliverables.Ability to research alternatives, make recommendations and influence decisions based risk reduction.Ability to work collaboratively with individuals within both the technical community and senior leadership.CISSP, CISM, CISA or other industry security certifications highly beneficialAbility to communicate complex technical ideas in a simple way to non-specialist audiencesSolid people management skills – providing direction, monitoring performance, motivating staff and building a positive working environmentAbility to adapt to a fast-moving IT landscape and keep pace with latest thinking and new security technologies with a passion for technology and IT securityStrong stakeholder focus – able to meet the demands of internal and external customers If you feel you are good fit for this role and would like to apply then please send your up to date C.V and contact details through the portal provided.