Information Security Lead Architect
On site
London, United Kingdom
Full Time
26-02-2025
Job Specifications
Job Responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION
Lead the development and implementation of the information security and data protection architecture strategy and roadmap, ensuring alignment with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices
Provide technical leadership and guidance to the information security team, overseeing the design, implementation, and integration of security solutions across the organization
Collaborate with business units, IT teams, executive leadership and vendors to communicate security risks and strategies, assess security requirements, evaluate solution options, and architect secure systems and applications that meet business needs while maintaining a strong security posture
Lead the evaluation, recommendation and implementation of new security technologies and tools
Define and enforce information security standards and frameworks, ensuring consistent security practices across all technology domains and projects
Collaborate with enterprise architects, business and IT stakeholders to integrate security controls and requirements into overall IT architecture frameworks, ensuring the security-by-design principle is followed throughout the development and implementation lifecycle
Develop comprehensive security architecture processes and artifact templates, and actively influence their adoption and use across the organization to ensure consistency, efficiency, and alignment with security standards
Conduct security architecture reviews and risk assessments, identifying potential vulnerabilities, weaknesses, and gaps in existing systems and proposing effective solutions to mitigate risks
Serves as a mentor and role model to security architects and other security team members
Foster a collaborative and inclusive environment that encourages continuous learning and skill development
Guide team members in best practices, emerging technologies, and evolving threats
Represents the organization externally, participating in security forums and conferences to stay updated on the latest trends, share knowledge, and contribute to industry thought leadership
Responsibilities
Behavioral Competencies:
Global Perspective
Action Oriented
Drives Results
Collaborates
Communicates Effectively
Customer Focus
Decision Quality
Nimble Learning
Develops Talent
Directs Work
Ensures Accountability
Manages Complexity
Technical Skills
Network Security
Incident Response
Security Monitoring
Vulnerability Management
Threat Intelligence
Identity and Access Management
Data Protection
AI Security
Encryption Techniques
Security Assessments
Security Engineering
API Security
Architecture Modelling
Cloud Security
Enterprise Security Architecture
IT Operations and Infrastructure Services
Secure Software Development
Agile Methodologies
Network Architecture
Project Management
Work Requirements*:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Ability to work effectively in an office, hybrid, or remote work environment for 40+ hours per week (including sitting, standing, and working on a computer for extended periods of time).
Ability to communicate effectively in a collaborative work environment utilizing various technologies such as: telephone, computer, web, voice, teleconferencing, e-mail, etc.
Ability to publicly speak.
Ability to travel as required
The information under these attributes is to be provided by Westfield
Qualifications
Licenses and Certifications: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Information Systems Security Architecture Professional (ISSAP) or other relevant certifications
10+ years of experience in Information Security or a related field.
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field and/or commensurate experience. Master's degree in related field is preferred.
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Westfield celebrates diversity and is committed to inclusion. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
About the Company
Now writing specialty insurance in the Lloyd’s of London market, Westfield Specialty is well-positioned to offer brokers, agents, and clients greater access to Westfield’s expertise and product solutions. Westfield Specialty is committed to be a leading specialty carrier, leveraging the financial strength of our 175 years as a leading U.S. property and casualty (P&C) insurance company with the the well-established Lloyd’s of London platform. Know more
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