Security Architect

Capco

Security Architect

Salary Not Specified

Capco, Edinburgh

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 3 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 23554366206d47ce81faf678800c7b1e

Full Job Description

  • Spearhead the development and implementation of advanced security architectures.

  • Oversee the execution of security strategies aligned with the business objectives.

  • Deliver high-quality Low-Level Designs (LLDs) and lead their implementation.

  • Ensure all security solutions are designed and implemented in adherence to security policies and standards.

  • Provide expertise in Azure Cloud, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and other cloud platforms.

  • Develop and implement cloud security strategies to enhance the security of cloud-based applications.

  • Design and implement Identity and Access Management (IDAM) solutions to secure access to organisation resources and information.

  • Develop strategies for the ongoing improvement of IDAM processes and technologies.

  • Provide leadership in application security to enhance protection against threats and vulnerabilities.

  • Develop strategies and solutions to secure sensitive data against unauthorised access and breaches.

  • Embed security within the DevOps lifecycle, promoting a culture of security awareness within the development and operations teams.

  • Evaluate, recommend, and implement automated tools and processes to enhance security across the development lifecycle.

  • Lead threat modelling exercises to identify potential security risks and develop mitigation strategies.

  • Work with various stakeholders to enhance the organisation's overall security posture through Threat Modelling.

  • Act as the primary security consultant for various business units and projects.

  • Provide security-related insights and recommendations to influence organisational decisions., Because you are curious, because you want to know what is going on inside engaging projects with some of the largest banks in the world and because you want to work on projects that transform the financial services industry.

    Extensive experience with Azure Cloud, GCP, and other cloud platforms.

  • Proven experience in IDAM, Network, Application Security, Data Security, and DevSecOps.

  • Demonstrable experience in delivering Low-Level Designs (LLDs) and leading implementations.


  • What we look for in members of the Architecture team:
  • Customer centricity - the ability to empathise with customers and an affinity to create solutions designed to deliver a great customer experience

  • Knowledge of a range of architectural skills which could include modern solution design, Target operating models, Solution Estimation and Planning or Architecture Governance (ideally in an Agile context)

  • A strong technical background with demonstrable expertise in at least one of AWS, GCP or Azure.

  • An understanding of the end to end technology delivery lifecycle, with exposure to working in agile alongside product, engineering and software delivery professionals.

  • Industry/domain experience and expertise within at least one of Capital Markets, Retail Banking & Payments, Insurance or Wealth & Asset Management.

  • Commercially minded with experience of business development & other capability development activities if joining at more senior grades (Principal Consultant/Managing Principal).

    Capco is a global technology and business consultancy, focused on the financial services sector. We are passionate about helping our clients succeed in an ever-changing industry.


  • We are/have:
  • Experts in Banking & Payments, Capital Markets, Insurance and Wealth & Asset Management

  • Deep knowledge in financial services offering, including e.g. Finance, Risk and Compliance, Financial Crime, Core Banking etc.

  • Committed to growing our business and hiring the best talent to help us get there.

  • A growing Cloud community of professionals from architecture to advisory to delivery, founded on real delivery expertise

  • Focused on maintaining our nimble, agile and entrepreneurial culture


  • Who are Capco Architects?

    We are a team of people who are curious and willing to never stop learning. We have a passion for new technologies and understand how they can help deal with today's business challenges. We have confidence in our ideas but we are modest about how we conduct ourselves. We have a proactive, innovative and flexible working style with a teaching mindset; coaching our junior architects through their work.

    What are we looking for?

    Capco are looking for Security Architects to help our clients solve a range of complex problems. We help clients design exceptional customer experiences and products, we also help them look hard at getting the best out of new technology and integrating it into their existing organisations.

  • A work culture focused on innovation and creating lasting value for our clients and employees

  • Ongoing learning opportunities to help you acquire new skills or deepen existing expertise

  • A flat, non-hierarchical structure that will enable you to work with senior partners and directly with clients

  • A diverse, inclusive, meritocratic culture

  • Enhanced and competitive family friendly benefits, including maternity / adoption / shared parental leave and paid leave for sickness, pregnancy loss, fertility treatment, menopause and bereavement