Information Security Architect - Digital

Overview

We are looking to add an experienced Digital Information Security Architect to our growing Information Security Team. Reporting to the Head of Security Architecture & Assurance and working closely with the IT Strategy & Architecture function, you will develop and implement information security architecture and technology solutions, ensuring IS and compliance requirements are adhered to as we deliver our digital transformation programme and beyond. You will support the definition of our security architecture for Digital & Data capabilities and create security architecture artefacts (models, templates, standards and procedures) that can be used to leverage security capabilities in projects and operations. You will serve as the information security expert, ensuring alignment between the security architecture frameworks and the overall digital strategy. You will work closely with enterprise and functional area architects as well as security specialists, ensuring relevant and adequate security solutions are used throughout all systems and digital platforms. You will conduct research into new technologies, architectures and security products which can help support our digital enterprise. You will use such research to input into the IT Strategy, reference architectures (for example B2B, Mobile Apps, IOT, Application hosting, cloud integration), as well as contributing to multi-year road maps and investment planning. You will also be experienced in managing 3rd party partners and providers through the various parts of the security programme lifecycle (horizon, RFP/RFI, design, build and operate). The role demands business insight, technical acuity, and the ability to think, communicate and write at various levels of abstraction. This role can be based anywhere in the UK but you might be willing to travel when needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement information security architecture and technology solutions, ensuring IS and compliance requirements are adhered to.
• Define the security architecture for Digital & Data capabilities and create security artefacts (models, templates, standards and procedures) for use in projects and operations.
• Serve as the information security expert to ensure alignment between security architecture frameworks and the digital strategy.
• Collaborate with enterprise and functional area architects and security specialists to ensure appropriate security solutions across systems and digital platforms.
• Conduct research into new technologies, architectures and security products to support the digital enterprise, and input findings into IT Strategy and reference architectures (e.g., B2B, Mobile Apps, IoT, application hosting, cloud integration).
• Contribute to multi-year road maps and investment planning; manage 3rd party partners and providers through the security programme lifecycle (horizon, RFP/RFI, design, build and operate).
• Balance business insight, technical acuity, and effective communication across stakeholders; travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor\’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering or related field (desirable).
• Extensive experience working in information security architecture or design roles.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, TOGAF, SABSA would be an advantage.
• Security design experience in at least one major cloud platform (Azure, GCP, AWS).
• Ability to communicate and build relationships outside the IT function and foster collaborative working relationships with various stakeholders.
• Experience working in an Agile or Scrum environment (desirable).

Benefits

• DS Smith are a leading provider of sustainable packaging solutions, paper products and recycling services in more than 30 different countries. It\\\’s a very exciting time to join, as we have committed to investing in our future across our strategic growth enablers within Innovation (R&D), Sustainability and Digital & Data.
• Competitive salary
• Company bonus
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Annual Cycle to Work Scheme