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Lead Security Architect
About the Role As a Lead Security Architect at Proactis, you will be defining the security posture and strategy in coordination with the head of architecture and CTO that supports the technology strategy. This security posture and strategy will then impact all IT deliveries and ensures we are providing the best possible solutions to customers and the business while securing both from harmful interference. You will then be working with technical architects, developers, data scientists and others across the business to make sure this posture is picked up and delivered through reviewing their and you creating designs for solutions. You will previously been a technical lead in a security area or security architect where you have worked across teams in high-velocity change and transformation environments. Using your expert security knowledge to select and support teams in developing solutions, understanding best practices and ensuring security is at the core of every solution.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Defining the security posture and strategy
- Evangelise technology and security strategy
- Support technical architecture
- Solution design
- Secure by design
- Threat modelling and risk assessment
- Support creation of policies, standards and best practices
- Manage risks and issues
- Keep subject matter knowledge up to date
What You'll Bring
- Experience: Over 5 years’ experience as a software developer in a security domain. Security architect of more than 5 years or lead security architect with 3-5 years' experience in change or transformation environments.
- Technical Knowledge: Expert in .Net, SQL, Python, cloud specifically Azure, observability tools. TOGAF knowledge, enterprise architecture experience, system design experience, governance, working with on and offshore teams, mentoring others.
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams, present ideas, and influence stakeholders.
- Leadership Skills: Proven leadership skills to drive product development, foster innovation, and motivate team members to deliver high-quality products.
- Customer-Centric Approach: A customer-focused mindset with the ability to empathise with users and anticipate their needs to deliver exceptional product experiences.
- Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and business requirements.
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About Us Proactis is a leading Source-to-Pay software solution provider, supporting a range of service-led industries. Our mission is to help organisations control their spend, manage their suppliers, and streamline their procurement processes. Our end-to-end modular platform enables customers to control spend and manage supply-chain risk; improve compliance and governance of their purchasing activities; reduce the cost of goods and services; and deliver efficiencies, all through process digitisation and automation.
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What We Offer
- Flexible work schedule - most of our roles offer flexible work arrangements, with opportunities to work in a hybrid model, depending on the position
- Private pension plan, with matched contributions
- Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave
- Private medical insurance
- Company health plan, including optical and dental cover
- Volunteering days to give back to your community
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- A company guided by strong values and a collaborative team spirit
Diversity and Inclusion At Proactis, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed.
We are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate the unique perspectives of all people, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, age, religion, disability, neurodiversity, pregnancy and maternity, or marriage and civil partnership. We hire based on merit and skills, so if you believe you're a great fit for this role, we encourage you to apply even if you don't check every box.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment or interview process, please speak to your assigned Talent Partner.
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