Security Architect

Job Description: Overview
Reporting to the Head of Information Security, the Security Architect (SA) will join the Security Architecture and Engineering team and assist the business in current information security challenges across security technology control assessment, design, configuration, integration, documentation and support.
Key Accountabilities and main responsibilities

• Client-first attitude
• Immaculate presentation and communication skills
• Create and maintain global standards, ensuring a consistent security by design approach.
• Design and drive implementation of solutions to ensure that they deliver business objectives securely.
• Uplift, drive and deliver security capabilities within the group.
• Act as a technical point of escalation related to security controls and concepts.
• Deliver security solution designs and implementation direction in a fast-paced environment solutions.
• Development of a range of Security Architectures, incorporating target and transitional states, covering IaaS, PaaS, & SaaS and On-Prem services
• Provide leadership in security methodologies and techniques including application transitions into the cloud and implementations of cloud-based services.
• Define operational standards for security services and ensure integration with group security controls across projects and the Link Group Hubs
• Advance security computing knowledge & understanding (including cloud security) across the wider organisation.

Operational Management

• Provide solutions to a variety of technical problems of varied scope and complexity.
• You must have strong experience as a Security Architect/Engineer or Technical Lead role.
• Experience and experience designing/supporting Cloud-first environments.
• You have strong technical, management and deployment skills focused toward information security and cloud deployments;
• You have strong skills in Zscaler, CASB, OKTA, Office 365 and Active Directory, Azure AD, Citrix Azure (Cloud) and other Microsoft technologies;
• You have a working knowledge of Agile and Product Centric principles, product management, scheduling and a strong customer focus;

Governance & Risk

• Responsible for ensuring Link Group are compliance and adhere to legal and regulatory requirements when it comes to, Privacy, Operational, Data Protection and Information Security risks;
• Support Link Group assurance programs that deliver effective risk management and compliance practice;
• Ensure all server infrastructure and application designs comply with Link Group security policies and;
• Ensure audit and compliance are reviewed and complied with and take accountability for any associated corrective actions.

The above list of key accountabilities is not an exhaustive list and may change from time to time based on business needs. In addition, as the role is part of a global team travel and flexibility to work outside standard hours may be required in this role.
Experience & Personal Attributes
Essential Skills, Capabilities and Experience

• Strong understanding of Application Security concepts and best practices including agile methodologies and coding languages
• Experience in DevSecOps transformation
• Computer Science Degree (or equivalent) - Major in Information/Cyber Security preferred
• Finance and/or technology industry experience
• Post graduate qualification
• Background of 5+ years of Security Solutions Architecture and/or Consulting related experience
• Experience with successful and unsuccessful project implementations
• Knowledge of integration concepts, patterns and technologies
• Extensive experience across infrastructure domains (network, compute and storage)
• Experience across Cloud and infrastructure components (server, storage, network, data, and applications) to deliver end to end Cloud Infrastructure architectures and designs. Azure experience preferred.
• Experience performing threat modelling and value assessment techniques to assess controls and provide architectural decisions
• Experience working with Cloud Security, Cyber security (Malware, penetration testing, forensics, incident response), endpoint Security, Security Incident and Event management, Data Protection, network Security, Identity & Access Management
• Experience in architecting, designing, and building Security Architecture Frameworks
• 5+ years' experience in a hands-on implementation capacity on major projects
• 7+ years of experience implementing medium to large-scale distributed applications
• Strong skills in MS-Project, Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint
• Strong communication, consulting, and negotiation skills

Essential Qualifications

• Tertiary degree in Computer Science / Information Technology with a preference for Information/Cyber Security
• Highly desirable: CISSP, TOGAF, SABSA, CNDA

About Us: Link Group is a leading fund administration and share registry specialist. We are a market leading provider of technology-enabled administration solutions, continually developing our offerings to expand with our clients' needs. Since our inception, Link Group has been entrusted by clients to handle sensitive data in a secure and confidential manner. Our core businesses of fund administration and securities registration are complemented by our expertise in digital solutions and data analytics.
About the Team:
Our continued investment in our proprietary technology platforms allows us to automate wealth management workflows, manage large consumer and member bases, and provide insights through predictive analytics.
By focussing on product and service innovation, our Technology division has evolved to become an innovative provider of solutions, identifying and anticipating the needs of clients across Link Group.
Link Group is building a dynamic, client focused, caring and inclusive culture that is built on the foundations of an entrepreneurial spirit, effective risk management, empathy and trust, and underpinned by its core values.
We are an inclusive employer whose people work collaboratively. We encourage, support and value the various talents and perspectives of our people and promote a flexible and blended work environment where our people can thrive and their wellbeing is supported. We know that diversity drives better client outcomes, continuous improvement, and growth. Be part of the Link Group journey and together we will achieve our full potential.
We treat all individuals fairly and equitably and do not discriminate on the basis of diverse characteristics including, but not limited to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, cultural background, physical abilities/disabilities, religious or political belief, marital or family status or carers responsibilities.
Candidates must have the relevant work rights to be considered for an opportunity at Link Group. Successful applicants will be required to complete background screening prior to commencement of employment.