Principal Cyber Security Architect

Role overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Cyber Security Architect to join our Security Architecture team. Within this role, you will utilise your cloud-first and/or hybrid-cloud architecture expertise to support clients to build cyber security best practice and secure design into their organisations at both the enterprise and technical level.

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will be expected to deliver the following requirements:
• Design the security of complex architectures for hybrid-cloud and/or cloud-first client environments
• Perform architecture reviews for existing implementations and new projects to ensure alignment with security good practice and policy
• Act as the security design authority on complex programmes, collaborating across the client organisation
• Support the identification and closure of new client opportunities
• Stay up to date with the latest industry and technology developments and promote these within your projects and delivery
• Share knowledge as part of both the FSP Cyber Security and wider technical community

About you

• Demonstrable and extensive expertise in the following areas:
• Experienced in successfully leading and delivering complex Security Architecture projects
• Possess strong stakeholder management skills.
• Hold relevant academic or professional certifications e.g. CCSP, CISSP, TOGAF, SABSA, Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AWS Certified Security Speciality, Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer, etc
• An excellent communicator able to explain technical topics to individuals from a non - technical background
• A strong working knowledge and technical experience of the following areas:
• Cloud security architecture
• Cloud security monitoring
• Security operations and incident response technologies
• Microsoft 365 security technologies
• Network security architecture network firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention, web application firewalls and proxies
• DevSecOps and secure development

What we look for in our people

• Strong alignment with FSP values and ethos
• Commitment to teamwork, quality and mutual success
• Proactivity with an ability to operate with pace and energy
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Dedication to excellence and quality

Who are FSP?

Founded in 2012, FSP Consulting Services (FSP) are a leading digital transformation specialist, combining real world experience in business strategy, change and adoption and digital solution delivery.

As a long-standing Microsoft Solutions Partner, our portfolio of modern workplace, cloud, data, and cyber security offerings, alongside trusted managed services delivery, is driving change for high-profile clients in both the public and private sector.

Our work is founded on the commitment to deliver positive impact for both organisations and their people.

Behind this commitment is a dedicated employee-first strategy, built around our organisation’s core values: human, inclusive, performance driven, and ambitious.

We are proud to have been recognised by Best Companies™ as a 3-star ‘World Class’ workplace (their highest level of accreditation) in 2024, 2023 and 2022. We have also been awarded a No.1 Best Company to Work For in the UK, in the Technology sector and in the South-East (Regional League Table) in 2023.

We have also been recognised three times as No.1 Best Workplace™ in the UK by Great Place to Work®.

Find out more about our awards here: https://fsp.co/awards/

Why work for FSP?

At FSP, we are committed to providing:

• A collaborative and supportive environment in which you can grow and develop your career
• The tools and opportunity to do work you can be proud of
• A chance to work alongside some of the best people in the industry, who always seek to share their knowledge and experience
• Hybrid working – we empower you to make smart choices about when and where to work to achieve great results
• Industry leading coaching and mentoring
• Competitive salary and an excellent benefits package

Equal and Fair Opportunity

FSP is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from all suitable candidates. We consider all applicants for employment regardless of age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief.

Research suggests that applicants from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for roles if they do not precisely meet requirements, or if they felt there were clear barriers as to who should apply. If you are excited about a potential role with us but are concerned that you may not be a perfect fit, please do apply, as you may be the ideal candidate for this role or for a different vacancy within FSP.

We endeavour to always provide fair opportunity for applicants to showcase themselves in the best way possible during any interviews or meetings. If you require any adjustments for a call or in-person meeting, please let us know.