Security Architect

at  Data Communications Company

We are Smart DCC
Together we’re building a greener tomorrow
Connecting every home and business to a single, secure smart meter network is a huge undertaking. So you can imagine the scale – and variety – and opportunities for the people who’ll help us do it.
The role
Security Architect
London or Manchester – hybrid working policy
Competitive Salary, car allowance, benefits and performance related bonus
Fantastic opportunity to secure a permanent role as a Security Architect. The Security Architect will Create a high-level cloud security architecture aligned with CTO cloud strategy working with key service providers. The role is hybrid working based either London or Manchester, hybrid policy is two days a week office based, three days remote.

What will you be doing?

• Creation of a Cloud Security Architecture
• Creation of a roadmap to implement the architectural building blocks
• Creating traceable requirements from business requirements through to technical controls
• Relaying requirements from the DCC business to the design team
• Assisting the Design team to relay technical requirements to service provider delivery teams
• Leading technical meetings with service providers

What are we looking for?

• Experience as a Cloud Security Architect of complex environments in multi-cloud deployments. This will preferably include experience of outsourced environments, Group/Market (hub and spoke) organisations, systems integrators. Any telecoms background and experience of digital transformation from on-prem to hybrid/full cloud models would be a bonus.
• Able to process conflicting project requirements into a strategic framework and drive delivery with several diverse stakeholders.
• The architectural approach will follow the DCC Security Architecture Framework (based on CSA CCM) and the candidate must be able to demonstrate a logical approach to delivery of components and show a roadmap with dependencies, business requirements and next steps required from additional stakeholders.
• The successful candidate will have worked as a consultant or architect reporting into C-level. They must be able to understand and explain Security Strategy in detail, and justify why strategic decisions are made, even when it means delaying tactical decisions that could show quick wins or progress.
• They must be able to demonstrate a technical background, and understanding of a full suite of security components, their risk reduction capabilities, and interdependencies in an enterprise environment.

CAPITA OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

The parent company, Capita Plc*, are a leading UK provider of technology enabled business services. We’re supporting and improving the lives of millions of people every day and we can only do this with the right people in place, working towards a shared goal. We encourage an open, honest working environment where everyone can be true to themselves, and people are valued for their differences. We’re always challenging each other to learn and improve, because we know when we work together, we can deliver better outcomes. We work across such a huge range of businesses and sectors, that you’ll have the opportunity to grow and develop your career in any number of directions. You’ll also become part of a network of 63,000 experienced, innovative, and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines and sectors. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we’ll provide the support you need to do deliver. Our purpose is to create a better outcome for you.
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Be accountable
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Rewards & Benefits
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Personal Development
Our training and development opportunities help you be your best self – from regular 1-2-1s all the way up to professional qualifications.
Group income protection
Provides a continuous income if you’re unable to work due to illness or injury for more than 26 weeks.
Pension Plans
Our Capita Choice partners will match the salary contributions you make to your pension up to 5%, depending on your plan and time with us.
Flexible Holidays
Need more time off? Increase your standard 25 days of leave by buying extra to rest, spend time with family or satisfy your wanderlust.
Cycle to Work Scheme
We’re big on keeping things green. If you want to cycle to work, we’ll loan you the gear through salary sacrifice to make it tax-efficient.
Flexible working
As we all transition to a new normal, we can help you find the hybrid working pattern that suits you and your team best.
Additional Benefits
Add more to your core
Unmind
Travel season ticket loan
Bonus
Medical cash plans
Life cover
Charity days
Childcare vouchers
Health screening
RAC discount
Vision Express discounts
Mobile phone discounts
Discounted gym membership
Retail and leisure discount

• Creation of a Cloud Security Architecture
• Creation of a roadmap to implement the architectural building blocks
• Creating traceable requirements from business requirements through to technical controls
• Relaying requirements from the DCC business to the design team
• Assisting the Design team to relay technical requirements to service provider delivery teams
• Leading technical meetings with service provider