Security Architect

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The Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation (CMRE) is an established, world-class scientific research and experimentation facility that organizes and conducts scientific research and technology development centred on the maritime domain. It delivers innovative and field-tested science and technology (S&T) solutions to address defence and security needs of the Alliance.

Responsibilities:

• Implement and operate security controls within accreditation frameworks for enterprise systems, networks, and critical infrastructure including autonomous vehicles and data acquisition
• Manage and maintain communication and information systems including network devices, firewalls, and virtualized security environments
• Conduct security testing, breach analysis, and root cause investigations to identify vulnerabilities and implement remediation strategies
• Monitor, analyse, and respond to security alerts and incidents using advanced threat detection tools while maintaining comprehensive incident documentation and reporting
• Perform vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and security evaluations to identify and address weaknesses across IT infrastructure
• Deliver security awareness training to staff and ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational security policies
• Design, develop, and maintain security architectures for enterprise, cloud, and hybrid environments incorporating threat modelling and risk management principles
• Assess and ensure compliance with security frameworks, conduct audits, document findings, and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Provide strategic guidance on emerging technologies, risk mitigation strategies, and alignment of security controls with business objectives
• Work with software development teams to ensure secure software development lifecycle in employed and create guidelines and material to document the security aspects
• Audit source code to ensure compliance with security frameworks, document findings, and work with developer to increase the security posture of the code
• Conduct penetration test and vulnerability scanning, adapting/defining frameworks and processes to ensure software application are secure across the whole life cycle

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• A minimum requirement of a bachelor's degree at a nationally recognised/certified University in an information systems, physics or electronics related scientific or engineering discipline
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in design, develop, and maintain robust security architectures for IT systems, networks, and applications.
• Deep knowledge of networking, cloud, and application security architectures
• Extensive background in defining security principles, technical requirements, and preventative controls for enterprise, cloud, and hybrid environments.
• Extensive background in planning, executing, and leading security audits across systems, applications, and networks.
• Extensive background in assessing compliance with NATO Enterprise security policies, ISO/IEC 27001, NIST, and other regulatory frameworks.
• Extensive background in supporting development and enforcement of organization-wide security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Ethical mind-set with commitment to privacy, compliance, and IT governance.
• Deep understanding of cybersecurity frameworks including ISO/IEC 27001, NIST SP-800 series, GDPR, and industry-specific regulatory requirements with ability to translate standards into practical security controls
• Industry-recognized security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA, CompTIA Security+, or equivalent credentials demonstrating commitment to professional development
• Professional hands-on expertise with enterprise security tools including firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, security information and event management (SIEM) platforms, and identity and access management solutions
• Strong capability to analyze security breaches, identify root causes, assess complex vulnerabilities, and develop effective remediation strategies based on technical evidence and threat intelligence
• Excellent ability to document technical security architecture, produce comprehensive reports, write Standard Operating Procedures, communicate risk to stakeholders at all levels, and work effectively across multidisciplinary teams
• Good level of spoken and written English

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