Lead Security Architect Consultant - Defence & Aviation

NTT DATA is seeking a highly skilled and independent Senior Security Consultant (Architecture) to provide expert guidance and actively design and implement secure solutions within the Defence & Aviation sectors. This role requires a consultant with a proven ability to translate complex security requirements into robust architectural designs, influencing stakeholders and driving security best practices.  This position involves working on high-impact projects that support national security and aviation operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Security Architecture Design and Implementation:
  • Design and implement security architectures that align with industry standards, regulations (JSPs, DEFSTAN), and client requirements.
  • Conduct security architecture reviews, perform hands-on security assessments, including vulnerability scanning, configuration reviews, and security control validation, identifying vulnerabilities and implementing remediation strategies.
  • Develop and present security architecture roadmaps and strategic plans and then put those plans into action.
  • Engineer highly secure contained environments for cloud and on-premises solutions, with a focus on minimizing attack surfaces and preventing unauthorized access.
• Risk and Threat Management:
  • Perform comprehensive risk assessments and threat modelling, providing detailed analysis and acting on recommendations.
  • Advise clients on risk mitigation strategies and security best practices and lead the implementation of those strategies.
  • Support security incident response and investigations, and apply lessons learned to improve future security.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Technical Leadership:
  • Act as a trusted advisor to clients, providing expert guidance on highly secure architecture and risk management, and leading technical discussions.
  • Engage with senior stakeholders, including the MOD's CSDA, Air PSyA, and CKEA, to influence security decisions and drive consensus on technical solutions.
  • Deliver clear and concise presentations and reports to both technical and non-technical audiences and provide technical leadership to project teams.
• Security Policy and Standards Implementation:
  • Advise on the development and implementation of security policies, standards, and procedures, and oversee their enforcement.
  • Conduct security compliance assessments and audits, taking corrective action to address any gaps.
  • Ensure alignment with relevant security frameworks and regulations, while proactively identifying and mitigating potential compliance issues.
• Technology Evaluation, Deployment, and Management:
  • Evaluate and recommend security technologies and solutions to meet client needs and lead the deployment and integration of those technologies.
  • Provide guidance on the implementation of security controls and best practices and manage the ongoing maintenance and optimization of those controls.
  • Keep up to date with emerging threats and technology, and proactively research and evaluate new security solutions.