Security Solutions Architect – Financial Services recruitment

A global pioneer in the financial payments industry is currently looking for a Security Solutions Architect to join their successful organisation. Operating in more than 40 countries they are one of the leading providers of safe payment services.

The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing and delivering the cost effective, innovative security solutions architecture. This includes engineering and integrating systems and applications, services and processes, reducing complexity and providing the optimal defence in depth protection for assets based on industry best practices. This will require both strategic and tactical planning and management to ensure the successful and on-going implementation of the security program.

Key Accountabilities
*Translate business requirements into Security delivery
*Document the Security architecture Service portfolio and Engineering roadmap
*Document security architecture and appropriate security requirements.
*Develop and deliver technical standards and secure configurations.
*Consolidate solutions and reduce complexity.
*Ensuring security is integrated into the global payment application.
*Provide project support and consultancy.
*Manage 3rd party security vendors in the application security area
*Delivering solutions from inception, proof of concept, testing, and implementation and hand over to Security operations.
*Effective reporting with metrics demonstrating an increase in maturity and reduction in risk.
*Partnership with Enterprise architects to ensure the security architecture is aligned with the business strategy

Skills
*Strong architectural design and engineering background
*Identity and Access management architecture and payment architecture is beneficial
*Consultation skills working with project teams.
*Experience in the Payment Processing Industry
*Familiar with enterprise architecture methodologies, such as TOGAF or Zachman
*Familiar with Security Architecture framework
*Holding a current industry Security related certification (CISSP, CISA, and CISM) is an advantage.
*Bachelor's degree in Computer Science beneficial

This is a great opportunity to join a global industry leader. If you match the above profile and are looking for a new challenge, apply online today!

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