Security Architect

Join Kainos and Shape the Future. We're problem solvers, innovators, and collaborators - driven by a shared mission to create real impact.

Requirements

• Experience in the secure design and delivery of new cloud services and solutions.
• Experience in identifying security issues in existing system designs or products, including recommending sensible mitigations that balance cost, risk and usability.
• Knowledge of security standards and regulations (e.g. NCSC, ISO, SoC, NIST, PCI, GDPR).
• Deep architectural experience in one of the following specialisms: AI/ML Security/Cloud/M365/DevSecOps Security Architecture.
• Experience in application architecture, software development and/or infrastructure architecture.
• Clear communication with technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience mentoring engineers and architects
• Experience testing the security of software and infrastructure using appropriate security tools.
• Experience with Continuous Security, Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery techniques.
• Experience of network security (e.g. OSI, TCP/IP), web application security (e.g. OWASP) and cryptographic controls (e.g. PKI, TLS).
• Experience managing, mentoring and coaching members of your team and wider community is important
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey security complexities to audiences of various technical abilities (e.g. senior stakeholders, development teams).

Benefits

• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• Mentorship and career development opportunities
• Opportunity to work on a variety of projects and technologies
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Flexible working arrangements