Solutions Architect
Teksystems
Cyber Security Solution Architect – Financial Services
We're working with a
major organisation within the financial services sector
that is undertaking a significant transformation of its cybersecurity and vulnerability management technology estate. The organisation operates a complex security environment covering application and infrastructure security scanning, vulnerability management, cloud services and security reporting. As part of a major programme to simplify and enhance these capabilities, they are looking for an experienced
Cyber Security Solution Architect
to join the engineering function. The role: Working closely with engineering, security and architecture teams, you'll take ownership of the technical design of systems and services across a large-scale cybersecurity environment. You'll be responsible for: Leading the technical and solution design of cybersecurity systems and services Reviewing proposed technology changes and identifying architectural risks, gaps and security considerations Producing architecture and solution design documentation Taking designs through relevant design authority and governance processes Ensuring solutions align with wider security architecture principles and business requirements Designing solutions across
cloud, Kubernetes and on-premise environments Supporting secure software delivery across
CI/CD, DevOps and DevSecOps Providing architectural guidance around security technologies and proposed changes Working closely with engineering teams, security specialists, business analysts and senior stakeholders Supporting architecture patterns and quality assurance across engineering Keeping up to date with emerging cybersecurity and cloud technologies What we're looking for
Strong experience as a
Solution Architect , ideally within cybersecurity or another highly regulated environment Extensive background in
information security and/or IT risk management Strong knowledge of
cloud architecture , particularly
GCP Strong experience with
Kubernetes 5+ years' experience developing application and service architectures Good understanding of application, infrastructure and integration architecture Strong knowledge of
CI/CD pipelines, SDLC, DevOps and DevSecOps Understanding of security protocols, authentication, authorisation and cryptography experience working with functional and non-functional requirements Knowledge of vulnerability management and security scanning technologies experience working with large datasets and complex data pipelines Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Desirable experience
Exposure to security or vulnerability scanning technologies such as: Nessus Nexus IQ Checkmarx Netsparker / Invicti Wiz Quokka Knowledge across areas such as
SAST, DAST, SCA, cloud security, infrastructure scanning, IaC security and container security
would also be beneficial.
Job Title:
Solutions Architect Location:
Sheffield, UK Job Type:
Contract Trading as TEKsystems. Allegis Group Limited, Maxis 2, Western Road, Bracknell, RG12 1RT, United Kingdom. No. . Allegis Group Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency as set out in the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. TEKsystems is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, Talentis Solutions, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands. If you apply, your personal data will be processed as described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice available at To access our Online Privacy Notice, which explains what information we may collect, use, share, and store about you, and describes your rights and choices about this, please go to We are part of a global network of companies and as a result, the personal data you provide will be shared within Allegis Group and transferred and processed outside the UK, Switzerland and European Economic Area subject to the protections described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice. We store personal data in the UK, EEA, Switzerland and the USA. If you would like to exercise your privacy rights, please visit the "Contacting Us" section of our Online Privacy Notice at for details on how to contact us. To protect your privacy and security, we may take steps to verify your identity, such as a password and user ID if there is an account associated with your request, or identifying information such as your address or date of birth, before proceeding with your request. If you are resident in the UK, EEA or Switzerland, we will process any access request you make in accordance with our commitments under the UK Data Protection Act, EU-U.S. Privacy Shield or the Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield.
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We're working with a
major organisation within the financial services sector
that is undertaking a significant transformation of its cybersecurity and vulnerability management technology estate. The organisation operates a complex security environment covering application and infrastructure security scanning, vulnerability management, cloud services and security reporting. As part of a major programme to simplify and enhance these capabilities, they are looking for an experienced
Cyber Security Solution Architect
to join the engineering function. The role: Working closely with engineering, security and architecture teams, you'll take ownership of the technical design of systems and services across a large-scale cybersecurity environment. You'll be responsible for: Leading the technical and solution design of cybersecurity systems and services Reviewing proposed technology changes and identifying architectural risks, gaps and security considerations Producing architecture and solution design documentation Taking designs through relevant design authority and governance processes Ensuring solutions align with wider security architecture principles and business requirements Designing solutions across
cloud, Kubernetes and on-premise environments Supporting secure software delivery across
CI/CD, DevOps and DevSecOps Providing architectural guidance around security technologies and proposed changes Working closely with engineering teams, security specialists, business analysts and senior stakeholders Supporting architecture patterns and quality assurance across engineering Keeping up to date with emerging cybersecurity and cloud technologies What we're looking for
Strong experience as a
Solution Architect , ideally within cybersecurity or another highly regulated environment Extensive background in
information security and/or IT risk management Strong knowledge of
cloud architecture , particularly
GCP Strong experience with
Kubernetes 5+ years' experience developing application and service architectures Good understanding of application, infrastructure and integration architecture Strong knowledge of
CI/CD pipelines, SDLC, DevOps and DevSecOps Understanding of security protocols, authentication, authorisation and cryptography experience working with functional and non-functional requirements Knowledge of vulnerability management and security scanning technologies experience working with large datasets and complex data pipelines Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Desirable experience
Exposure to security or vulnerability scanning technologies such as: Nessus Nexus IQ Checkmarx Netsparker / Invicti Wiz Quokka Knowledge across areas such as
SAST, DAST, SCA, cloud security, infrastructure scanning, IaC security and container security
would also be beneficial.
Job Title:
Solutions Architect Location:
Sheffield, UK Job Type:
Contract Trading as TEKsystems. Allegis Group Limited, Maxis 2, Western Road, Bracknell, RG12 1RT, United Kingdom. No. . Allegis Group Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency as set out in the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. TEKsystems is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, Talentis Solutions, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands. If you apply, your personal data will be processed as described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice available at To access our Online Privacy Notice, which explains what information we may collect, use, share, and store about you, and describes your rights and choices about this, please go to We are part of a global network of companies and as a result, the personal data you provide will be shared within Allegis Group and transferred and processed outside the UK, Switzerland and European Economic Area subject to the protections described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice. We store personal data in the UK, EEA, Switzerland and the USA. If you would like to exercise your privacy rights, please visit the "Contacting Us" section of our Online Privacy Notice at for details on how to contact us. To protect your privacy and security, we may take steps to verify your identity, such as a password and user ID if there is an account associated with your request, or identifying information such as your address or date of birth, before proceeding with your request. If you are resident in the UK, EEA or Switzerland, we will process any access request you make in accordance with our commitments under the UK Data Protection Act, EU-U.S. Privacy Shield or the Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield.
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Reference: WJ-5375_9731195