Job Ref: 212624427

Date: 2020-10-20 16:17:38

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Information Security Architect
Change your career, change lives
The Open University (OU) is the UK’s largest university, a world leader in flexible part-time education combining a mission to widen access to higher education with research excellence, transforming lives through education.
The role
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Information Security Team as an Architect. This is a new, engaging role where you will develop and implement information security architecture and technology solutions to address the current and emerging information security and compliance requirements of the University.
Reporting directly into the Deputy Chief Information Security Officer, this role will suit an ambitious individual with experience of SAP and cloud security.
The main responsibilities will be to:
1. Review existing security architecture, identify design gaps and recommend security enhancements
2. Lead SAP landscape security strategy and risk management plan
3. Define frameworks, standards and tools to be used across all University environments
4. Serve as Information Security expert and trusted advisor on the University’s Core System Replacement Programme
Skills and experience
* Do you possess a BSc or MA/MSc in Computer Science, Information Security or a related field?
* Are you a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) with extensive experience in threat modelling, cyber security, vulnerability management and security testing?
* Do you possess a Certification in SABSA/TOGAF/Zachman and/or other architectural frameworks whilst previously working as an Architect information security?
* Are you a self-starter with the ability to manage a team and implement change through an organisation?
If you can answer “Yes” to these questions, then we would love to hear from you.
The full summary of duties and person specification can be found by clicking "Apply Now".
Closing date: Monday 16 November 2020 by 12 noon
Interview date: week commencing 23 November 2020
What you get in return
Benefits include a supportive and friendly working environment, 33 days holiday per annum pro rata plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure days and an attractive pension proposition.
How to apply
Unless otherwise stated in the advert, all applications are completed online following the instructions below and clicking the “Apply Now” link below.
To apply for this role please submit the following;
* CV
* Personal statement of no more than 2 sides of A4, providing examples of where your skills and experience meet the required competencies for this role as detailed in the job description.
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