Security Delivery Associate Manager, Security Architecture

Our architecture practice is a fast-growing community of industry experts.

The practice covers all aspects of architecture for large-scale technology estates, providing architecture and solution for complex transformation, cloud migration, technology consolidation and modernisation, M&A and enterprise architecture definition and management.

We deliver advisory, technology vision, technology roadmaps, technology due diligence, enterprise architecture and architecture governance using our framework and processes.

Due to the nature of the client engagements, every employee needs to be able to achieve Security Clearance. This means that you need to have the right to take up employment within the UK, do not have or require any visa to work, and have been resident in the UK for at least 5 years without any gap(s) totalling more than 6 months.

As an employer we believe in facilitating a flexible work pattern whilst taking into consideration operational requirements,  client and individual needs. We are proud of our hybrid work pattern that typically sees employees in the office for a minimum of 2 days per week.

You should be able to easily commute to our London office.  For some roles/projects, travel to the clients offices will be required and the frequency is often determined by the client.

Diversity, equity and inclusion are integral to the success of 6point6. We welcome applicants with different perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds, and are proud to have an organisational culture where employees can bring their authentic selves to work.

You will have a Cyber Security / Architecture background, will perform as a client-facing role, and will be willing to contribute to our internal Digital Transformation strategy and expertise.

Key responsibilities of the role are summarised below:

●   Define the security architecture for high-profile, public facing, government digital services

●   Define the security strategy, enterprise architecture and roadmap for large programmes of work aligned to organisation and business objectives

●   Managing security requirements through the delivery and operational life cycle of the system

●   Provide authoritative specialist security advice

●   Review and thoroughly understand applications from a security perspective, using your knowledge of Secure by design, NCSC best practice and control frameworks such as NIST, ISO, CIS

●  Threat models/techniques to identify security threats to systems

●   Provide risk and threat-based mitigation advice on system designs

●  Develop excellent working relationships with key stakeholders

Knowledge and experience of applying cyber security standards and frameworks

●Experience with applying architectural concepts, methodologies and approaches

● Hands-on technical experience, preferably from systems engineering or Penetration Testing

●  Knowledge of security architecture principles, design patterns and UML

●  Experience with developing threat models and threat modelling techniques

●  Experience with security information and event management systems

●  Experience with common approaches to security requirements definition, system design and engineering

●  Knowledge of market leading security technologies and solutions

●  Familiarity with major Cloud technologies, working experience of at least one major Cloud provider – such as Azure or AWS

●  A good understanding of risk management systems

● A good understanding of designing security management systems

As a technology consultancy, we look for people who can deliver both exceptional technical security solutions and work as true partners to the organisations we support. To do this you must be able to:

Communicate effectively verbally and in writing, demonstrated through:

● Effectively explain complex technical solutions to a non-technical audience

● Writing meaningfully to deliver clear information, and guidance

● Giving impactful presentations, articulating clearly key points

Demonstrate critical thinking by:

●   Analysing and evaluating information

●  Using information gathered to present solutions and reach decisions

● Displaying familiarity and comfort with a breadth of technologies (appropriate to the level of the role) and an appreciation of how they can be combined and applied to solve customer problems

Work in partnership with others to:

●  Effectively manage both internal and external stakeholders to ensure synergy

●   Collaborate meaningfully with all parties to ensure outcomes are reached effectively

Whilst having experience in a consultancy is beneficial, demonstrable experience in working with clients/external partners in other settings will always be considered.

During your career with us, we actively encourage and support employees to continually upskill and develop their skills and knowledge.

Who are 6point6, part of Accenture?

Now part of Accenture, 6point6 drives the right change in every organisation through the positive impact of technology. Leading with strategy, architecture, and design, we connect cloud, data, and cyber to engineer and deliver large-scale, complex transformations across public and private sectors.

We help organisations realise the value of their business strategy, allowing them to engage in a more meaningful way with their end customers. Our clients work with us because they know for us it’s never just about the project at hand. It’s about creating lasting partnerships built on trust and enabling their long-term success.

We have lead offices in central London and Manchester, as well as access to other Accenture office locations around the UK.

Why us?

6point6 strives to create and maintain a work environment in which people are treated with dignity, decency and respect.  We champion diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  A number of employee-led groups work with us to create a unique, fun and fulfilling environment that contributes positively to our culture and our corporate social responsibility commitments.

We are fully committed to hiring, developing and retaining the best people and operate a zero tolerance culture towards any discrimination.

Irrespective of your needs, and no matter how small, please let the Recruitment Team know if there are any ways that we can support you during the hiring process.

Benefits

From health and wellness to lifestyle and finances, we have your best interests at heart.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package that includes all the standard offerings you’d expect like company bonus plan, pension, private medical, life assurance and income protection. Employee wellbeing is also of the utmost importance to us and we have many benefits supporting wellbeing including an employee assistance programme, life coaching, a cycle to work scheme with bike storage and much more.

Our Values

Our people shape our culture and our values are embedded into everything we do.

HUMAN: We celebrate our differences and bring our authentic selves to work. We are one, inclusive, team.

DEDICATED: We are dedicated to each other, our clients and to our profession. We care.

HONEST: We embrace transparency, act with integrity and encourage everyone to speak openly.

BRAVE: We empower each other to make bold decisions, to take ownership and to challenge with respect.

We are a disability confident committed employer.
If you have access requirements and would like to discuss with us, please contact us: [email protected]