Role: Architect
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Letterkenny GDC
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Join Tata Consultancy Services as a Cyber Security Architect and be part of an exciting growth opportunity in Cyber Security!
The Role As a Cyber Security Architect, you will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing a robust security architecture that ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive data. This senior-level position requires deep expertise in security architecture, risk management, and compliance frameworks, as well as the ability to lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security into every aspect of the system development life cycle (SDLC).
Key responsibilities: Lead the design and implementation of a secure architecture, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and organizational security policies. Develop and maintain security architecture artifacts (e.g., models, templates, standards) that guide security decisions throughout the project. Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential security risks. Develop and maintain threat models to anticipate and mitigate potential threats, ensuring that security controls are implemented effectively. Ensure that the security architecture complies with relevant regulations and standards, including ISO 27001, NIS2, DORA NIST, SOC 2, and GDPR. Integrate security into all phases of the software development life cycle, from initial design through deployment and ongoing maintenance. Work closely with the development, DevOps, and QA teams to ensure that security requirements are incorporated into the design and coding practices. Conduct secure code reviews and collaborate with Application Security Specialists to ensure that applications are developed securely. Oversee the implementation of security monitoring and incident response capabilities, ensuring that the system is monitored for security events in real-time. Collaborate with the Security Operations Center (SOC) and Incident Response teams to ensure that security incidents are detected and responded to promptly and effectively. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the security team, guiding engineers and analysts in security best practices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, development, operations, and business units, to ensure that security is embedded in all aspects of the project. Lead security-related discussions with senior management and stakeholders, providing expert advice on security risks and strategies. Stay current with the latest security trends, technologies, and threats, and continuously seek opportunities to improve the security architecture and practices. Prepare and present security reports to senior management, highlighting key security metrics, risks, and recommendations. Your Profile Key skills/knowledge/experience: Extensive experience in designing and implementing security architectures for complex systems, preferably in financial services or similar industries. Proven track record of integrating security into the SDLC and working with development and operations teams. Proficient in risk management, threat modeling, and secure coding practices. Relevant certifications such as CCIE, CISSP, TOGAF, SABSA, or equivalent are highly desirable. Deep understanding of security frameworks, standards, and regulations (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, GDPR). Strong technical knowledge of security technologies, including firewalls, encryption, IAM/PAM, SIEM, VAPT, Application Security, and EDR. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex security concepts to technical and nontechnical stakeholders. Strong leadership and project management skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities. Good to have: Preferred certifications:
SC-200 Security Operations Analyst Associate
AZ-500 – Azure Security Engineer Associate Rewards & Benefits
TCS is consistently voted a Top Employer in the UK&I and globally. Our competitive salary packages feature generous annual bonus, pension, health care and life assurance with access to extensive training resources and discounts within the larger Tata network.
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