Security Architect

This is a senior-level role requiring leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to guide teams in embedding security best practices into their systems and applications.

Please note this role operates in a hybrid model with candidates expected to be able and willing to work from our customer's Dublin office twice to three times per week.

Key responsibilities & duties include:

* Conduct a comprehensive security assessment of our customers applications, systems, and infrastructure.
* Identify vulnerabilities and develop strategies to mitigate security risks across systems and applications.
* Define and implement a unified cybersecurity framework that aligns with industry best practices.
* Strengthen the software development lifecycle (SDLC) by embedding secure development principles and ensuring robust security measures across software engineering practices.
* Develop a security roadmap outlining short-term tactical improvements and long-term strategic initiatives.
* Implement secure development frameworks, ensuring application security is prioritised across all engineering processes.
* Work closely with stakeholders, including engineering, IT, and leadership, to align security initiatives with business goals.
* Establish and promote best practices for secure coding, vulnerability management, and risk assessment.
* Provide expert guidance on governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) requirements.

ideally you will have the below Skills set:

* Proven experience in cybersecurity architecture, ideally in a complex enterprise environment.
* Extensive experience in secure system design, defining security architectures, and implementing security patterns.
* Strong background in application security, secure development, and vulnerability assessment.
* Experience designing and implementing cybersecurity strategies and frameworks.
* Expertise in secure software development lifecycles (SDLC) and secure coding practices.
* Strong knowledge of security frameworks, compliance standards, and best practices (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls).
* Ability to work at both a strategic and tactical level, assessing current security landscapes while building future roadmaps.
* Strong stakeholder management skills, capable of influencing senior leadership and engineering teams.
* Strong ability to advise and guide teams on security best practices and risk-based decision-making.
* Expertise in vulnerability identification, analysis, and remediation strategies across cloud and on-prem environments.
* Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, TOGAF, or SABSA are highly desirable.