SharePoint Security Architect

Job Introduction

Serco is the preferred partner for European Institutions and International Organisations, delivering ICT services and Contact Centre solutions across Europe. Our expertise ranges from information systems support to consultancy services delivered under government frameworks, supporting key organisations such as the European Commission and its Executive Agencies.

As a leader in Service Integration and Management, we ensure the seamless delivery of services across diverse platforms while maintaining our commitment to excellence.

We are currently seeking a SharePoint Security Architect to support an EU Agency in Warsaw, Poland, and other locations across Europe.

Main Responsibilities

• Design and propose secure architectures that support the organisation's strategy and business objectives.
• Develop cybersecurity architectures that address security and privacy requirements.
• Produce architecture documentation, technical specifications, and design artefacts.
• Present high-level security architectures and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Ensure secure development practices throughout the system, service, and product development lifecycle.
• Lead the development, integration, and maintenance of cybersecurity components, ensuring compliance with security requirements and specifications.
• Assess and evaluate the cybersecurity of the organisation's architecture.
• Conduct security architecture reviews to ensure the integrity of solution designs.
• Collaborate with security specialists and technical teams to embed security principles into solution architectures.
• Evaluate the impact of cybersecurity solutions on system design, architecture, and performance.
• Adapt the organisation's security architecture to address emerging cyber threats.
• Assess implemented architectures to ensure an appropriate level of security is maintained.

Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC) principles.
• Knowledge of security architecture frameworks, reference models, and security solutions.
• Knowledge of current technologies and cybersecurity solutions.
• Knowledge of emerging cybersecurity threats, trends, and best practices.
• Ability to understand organisational objectives, business processes, and associated risks.
• Ability to analyse business and user requirements.
• Ability to produce architectural and functional specifications.
• Ability to design cybersecurity architectures based on Security by Design, Privacy by Design, and Secure by Default principles.
• Ability to provide technical guidance to development and IT teams.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to propose cybersecurity architectures aligned with business requirements and budget constraints.
• Ability to select appropriate security controls and specifications, including cryptographic models and access control mechanisms.
• Ability to design resilient architectures that minimise single points of failure.
• Ability to provide technical leadership in solution architecture.
• Ability to lead the integration of cybersecurity solutions.

Specific Expertise

• Expert knowledge of SharePoint and SharePoint platform technologies.
• Expertise in cybersecurity for software development and application architecture.
• Excellent collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work across a broad range of technologies and platforms.

Qualifications

Master's degree.

At least four of the following certifications, or internationally recognised equivalent certifications accepted by the Contracting Authority:

• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
• CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor)
• CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)
• SABSA Chartered Security Architect – Foundation Certificate (SCF)
• TOGAF Foundation
• TOGAF Certified
• CNDA (EC-Council Certified Network Defense Architect)
• CISSP-ISSAP ((ISC)² Certified Information Systems Security Architecture Professional)
• CGEIT (ISACA Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT)
• CRISC (ISACA Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control)
• SCPA (SABSA Certified Security Architecture Design & Development Practitioner)
• SCMA (SABSA Certified Security Architecture Design & Development Specialist)
• GSNA (GIAC Systems and Network Auditor)
• GCCC (GIAC Critical Controls Certification)
• GPPA (GIAC Perimeter Protection Analyst)

Package Description

Joining Serco amazing team offers:

• Competitive Salary
• Great career opportunities
• Corporate Benefits Package
• International environment
• Possible hybrid work