Principal Security Architect, Consulting

2 months ago

London, United Kingdom Cognizant Technology Solutions Full time
Principal Security Architect, Consulting
Cognizant Consulting:

At Cognizant, our consultants orchestrate the capabilities to truly change the game across strategy, design, technology and industry/functional knowledge to deliver insight at speed and solutions at scale. Our consulting services elevate the unique abilities and business aspirations of customers and employees and build relationships based on trust and value.

Role Profile:

The Security Architect will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the security architecture of the client's IT systems and networks. The Security Architect will work closely with other IT teams, business stakeholders, and external partners to ensure that the security policies, standards, and best practices are aligned with the organization's goals and objectives. The security architect also monitors and evaluates the security posture of the organization and recommends improvements and enhancements to mitigate risks and threats.

Responsibilities:
  1. Shaping, leading and delivering value through technology advisory consultancy and through guiding transformational delivery engagements.
  2. Strong stakeholder management and relationship building skills at senior levels that will enable consensus building and shaping technology direction.
  3. Leading in the development and presentation of client proposals collaborating with teams across our business.
  4. Leading in the development of collateral to support Technology Consulting 'go to market' propositions and service offerings.
  5. Farming of accounts - working with account teams to support opportunity identification, qualification and sales.
  6. Contribute to the development of practice members' skills to ensure a consistency of service delivery and expertise. Active coaching and mentoring of junior members of the team.
  7. Develop, implement and continually refine a coherent approach and appropriate frameworks to support business transformation proposals, that includes presentations, specimen RFI/RFP content, methodologies, toolkits and deliverables.
  8. The Security Architect will have a strong foundation in the design of identity and access management, web service security, and data protection solutions implemented in a Java and AWS environment. They will have experience of creating high-level designs (HLDs) from non-functional requirements, following policies, standards, guidelines, and best practice security-by-design principles. They will own the design and be able to defend design choices at architecture assurance forums (e.g., TDA).
  9. The Security Architect must be comfortable drafting documents, preparing presentations, researching IT architecture and technology topics, and providing oversight to development teams. They must have the ability to abstract complex themes, problem solve, distil key discussion points, organise work, deliver to tight deadlines, and communicate with non-technical and technical stakeholders.
Experience and Qualifications Required: Core skills and experience:
  1. Architecture design (HLD, SAD).
  2. Cloud-native (Microservice, EDA).
  3. Amazon Web Services (AWS).
  4. Security Web Gateway (WAF, API Gateway, Nginx).
  5. Identity & Access Management (IAM, WSO2).
  6. Key management (KMS, Entrust).
  7. Database security (RDS, PostgreSQL).
  8. Network security (GardDuty, Shield).
  9. Security frameworks (e.g., OWASP, NIST).
  10. UK legislation (e.g., DPA, UK GDPR).
  11. Agile methods (SCRUM).
  12. Sparx EA (UML).
Desirable skills and experience:
  1. CISSP, CISM or SABSA Certified.
  2. AWS Certified Security Specialty.
  3. Java security (e.g., JCA, JAAS, JSSE).
  4. Security technology (e.g., ZTNA, SEIM, XDR, EDR).
  5. Familiarity with TOGAF.
Security Clearance:

Please note that candidates must hold or be able to gain UK SC level Security Clearance or higher. Therefore we can only accept applications from British passport holders who meet this criteria.

The Cognizant community:

We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

  1. Cognizant is a global community with more than 345,000 associates around the world.
  2. We don't just dream of a better way - we make it happen.
  3. We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what's right.
  4. We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that's right for you.
About us:

Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) is one of the world's leading professional services companies, helping organizations modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences so they stay ahead in a fast-changing world.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion:

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, champions equity and values inclusion. We are dedicated to nurturing a community where everyone feels heard, accepted and welcome. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.

Disclaimer: Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.

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