Director of Architecture (SW Development, Cloud, Cybersecurity)

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  • Location
    Galway, Galway
  • Category
    IT and Telecoms - Other IT & Telecoms
  • Job type
    Permanent
  • External Reference
    DIRECTOR

Great opportunity for a skilled and experienced Director of Architecture to join our client's Enterprise Cybersecurity division in Galway on permanent basis. You will play a crucial role in developing and implementing security architecture for complex infrastructure and applications in a challenging and exciting business environment. Our client is a leader in their industry and is dedicated to protecting customer and enterprise data and assets in a constantly evolving cyber-threat landscape.

Responsibilities:
* Lead the development and implementation of security architecture for complex infrastructure and applications
* Collaborate with product management and engineering teams to develop solutions to critical projects
* Provide mentorship and strategic guidance to partner teams within division and across the organisation
* Conduct application threat modelling and risk assessments
* Stay up-to-date with the latest threats and vulnerabilities in web, API, and enterprise applications
* Address unique security considerations related to cloud computing and integrate cloud with on-premise services
* Utilise your expertise in CI/CD practises, pipelines, and build tools
* Mitigate threats and vulnerabilities to protect customer data and applications
* Conduct secure code review and software composition analysis
* Perform dynamic application security testing, including penetration testing and red team assessments

Skills and Qualifications:
* Extensive experience with technical lead/architectural responsibilities in building enterprise web applications
* Proven leadership skills and ability to mentor and collaborate with application architects, engineering, and product teams
* Deep understanding of threats and vulnerabilities in web, API, and enterprise applications
* Extensive technical knowledge of security technologies related to application security
* Familiarity with cloud architectures, including SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS, and their unique security considerations
* Expertise in CI/CD practises, pipelines (Jenkins preferred), and build tools (Maven, Gradle, etc.)
* Experience with application security products and solutions for secure code review, penetration testing, and red team assessments
* Proficiency in application security testing (SAST, DAST, SCA, IAST) and common code vulnerabilities in popular programming languages
* Strong problem-solving skills and ability to navigate complex technology challenges
* Agile development approach and ability to balance product strategy
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
* Ability to effectively communicate the business value of emerging technologies

Our client is looking for a dynamic and skilled Director of Architecture who can bring their expertise and leadership to our team. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and join our client's team as they continue to deliver innovative solutions in application security for cloud and hybrid deployment.

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Please apply with your CV to: Natalia Merritt