DS Smith
Location
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire | United Kingdom
Job description
Information Security Architect - Digital page is loaded
About DS Smith
DS Smith are a leading provider of sustainable packaging solutions, paper products and recycling services in more than 30 different countries. It’s a very exciting time to join , as we have committed to investing in our future across our strategic growth enablers within Innovation (R&D), Sustainability and Digital & Data.
Be a game changer as we invent, reimagine and redefine packaging!
About the role
We are looking to add an experienced Digital Information Security Architect to our growing Information Security Team. Reporting to the Head of Security Architecture & Assurance and working very closely with the IT Strategy & Architecture function. You will develop and implement information security architecture and technology solutions, ensuring IS and compliance requirements are adhered too as we deliver our digital transformation programme and beyond.
As the successful candidate you will support the definition of our security architecture for Digital & Data capabilities and create security architecture artefacts (models, templates, standards and procedures) that can be used to leverage security capabilities in projects and operations. You will serve as the information security expert, ensuring alignment between the security architecture frameworks and overall digital strategy. You will work closely with enterprise and functional area architects as well as security specialists, ensuring relevant and adequate security solutions are used throughout all systems and digital platforms.
As part of your role, you will conduct research into new technologies, architectures and security products which can help support our digital enterprise. You will use such research to input into the IT Strategy, reference architectures (for example B2B, Mobile Apps, IOT, Application hosting, cloud integration), as well as contributing to multi-year road maps and investment planning. You will also be experienced in managing 3rd party partners and providers through the various parts of the security programme lifecycle (horizon, RFP/RFI, design, build and operate).
The role demands business insight, technical acuity, and the ability to think, communicate and write at various levels of abstraction.
This role can be based anywhere in the UK but you might be willing to travel when needed.
About you
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering or related field (desirable)
Extensive experience working in information security architecture or design roles
Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, TOGAF, SABSA would be an advantage
Security design experience in at least one major cloud platform (Azure, GCP, AWS)
Ability to communicate and build relationships outside the IT function and fosters a collaborative working relationship with various stakeholders
Experience working in an Agile or Scrum environment (desirable)
Benefits
Competitive salary
Company bonus
Pension scheme
Life assurance
Income protection
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Annual Cycle to Work Scheme
DS Smith is a leading provider of sustainable fibre-based packaging worldwide, which is supported by recycling and paper making operations. We play a central role in the value chain across sectors including e-commerce, fast moving consumer goods and industrials.
Through our purpose of 'Redefining Packaging for a Changing World' and our Now and Next sustainability strategy, we are committed to leading the transition to the circular economy, while delivering more circular solutions for our customers and wider society - replacing problem plastics, taking carbon out of supply chains and providing innovative recycling solutions. Our bespoke box-to-box in 14 days model, design capabilities and innovation strategy sits at the heart of this response.
Headquartered in London and a member of the FTSE 100, DS Smith operates in 34 countries employing around 30,000 people and we are a Strategic Partner of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. Our history can be traced back to the box-making businesses started in the 1940s by the Smith family.
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