Job Ref: 213252876

Date: 2021-02-25 20:41:01

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About us

Our story began in the 1940’s when the Smith Family started their box making business in East London. Since then, our reputation has grown for quality engineering and dedication to our customers.

As a leading supplier of corrugated packaging and a FTSE 100 business, we operate across 37 countries and employ around 32,000 people. We believe in empowering our people; driving a culture of engagement and continuous improvement to deliver results. So, when you join us, you’ll not be surprised to be given the opportunity to create, learn and innovate.

Our vision is very clear – to become the leading supplier of sustainable packaging solutions.

About the role

We’re looking for an IT Security Architect to join us and help support a number of IT teams throughout the business, providing subject matter expertise around IT security. The role is wide-ranging and will actively support the evaluation, selection and implementation of IT security technologies – working closely with the Head of IT Security to deliver our strategy.

In this role you’ll be engaging and supporting technology business partners with the delivery of projects in a way that mitigates security threats and risks to the business, by identifying relevant security requirements, policy and regulatory requirements and architectural designs.

You’ll collaborate with other partners in the business, the wider IT community and our suppliers to drive continuous improvement in our controls and to coordinate any response activities to security or cyber incidents. To improve the quality of those responses we’ll also expect you to assess, evaluate and make recommendations regarding our IT security controls and support the DS Smith Policy Board in the creation and communication of effective IT security policies.

About you

* Significant experience working in IT Security Architecture and preferably a knowledge of OT (Operational Technology) Systems Security

* Holder of a recognised IT Security qualification (CISSP, CISM, SABSA) or Security Architecture qualification, ideally CCSP or similar.

* Current knowledge of the IT security industry, including awareness of security solutions, processes and development of new attacks and threat vectors

* Experience in large, multi-national and cross-functional teams

* Knowledge of IT security risk management frameworks and compliance practices

* Strong interpersonal and influencing skills – able to build relationships with teams and stakeholders inside and outside of Group IT

* Excellent presentation and written skills

* Ability to work under pressure, analysing situations before prioritising and coming up with a solution to any challenges

Benefits

* Competitive salary

* Discretionary Bonus

* Pension scheme

* Life assurance

* Income protection

* 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Location: Milton Keynes

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