Information Security Architect

The Opportunity

Save the Children International has an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as theInformation Security Architect in the UK (London or Remote) or any existing Save the Children International Regional or Country office worldwide. 

Role Purpose:

The new role of Information Security Architect will report directly to SCI’s Director of Information Security and Data Protection (Global CISO) and will be responsible for developing security architecture and technology solutions to address the growing cybersecurity and compliance requirements of the organisation.

Working alongside Security Operations and Information Assurance colleagues, as well as technical and business teams from across the wider organisation, you will be expected to review SCI’s existing information security architecture, identify design gaps and recommend appropriate enhancements.

This is a highly collaborative role that will require combining extensive technical knowledge with strong communication and facilitative skills.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential

• Proven ability to design end-to-end architecture solutions with strong business analysis/client-facing skills to engage a diverse stakeholder population
• Security Architecture strategy and design and working effectively within application security, including secure application development (security in SDLC phases) and architecture
• Demonstrable experience of Operational Security controls and regulatory compliance and information security management frameworks (e.g., IS027000, COBIT, NIST CSF, etc.)
• Experience in developing solution architectures for Azure including Azure / Entra AD, Azure SQL and Service Fabric.
• Experience of securing of cloud services (SaaS/PaaS/IaaS)
• Experience of threat modelling and / or attack surface analysis
• Good knowledge of secure coding standards and best practices (CERT/OWASP/SANS/WASC/MITRE) and understand the most appropriate cryptographic techniques and how they should be used by enterprise organisations
• Familiarity or experience of architectural frameworks such as TOGAF and Zachman
• Experience of configuration management / change management
• Clear understanding of web services (REST, SOAP), SOA, CQRS, Messaging (ESB) and distributed systems
• Possess a strong work ethic and take initiative and ownership to deliver business value
• Proven team leadership abilities with the ability to motivate and mobilise individuals outside their reporting line
• Good communication skills (written & oral English), including the ability to communicate and present both at a technical and non-technical level to stakeholders of all levels
• Ability to write high quality requirements / user stories when required

Desirable

• Cultural awareness and experience of delivering solutions internationally
• Experience in working on Enterprise/ Business Architecture strategies, roadmaps, business and technology capabilities and frameworks.
• Experience of working within an agile project delivery environment
• Understanding of application lifecycle management, the value of TDD and continuous integration

We can offer circa £82,500 per annum (If based in the UK) with an option of flexible working hours. If the role is based outside of the UK, National Terms & Conditions (including pay and benefits) will apply.

This role can be based in the UK (London or Remote) or any existing Save the Children International Regional or Country office location on approval, provided the successful candidate has proof of eligibility to work from the preferred location for the duration of the contract.

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The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your salary expectations. A full copy of the role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/careers/apply

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.

Save the Children does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.