Security Architect
Job Description
Job title: Security Architect
Company: Flutter International
Job description: Security Architect
Lead Cyber Security Manager (I)
The role:
We are looking for a Security Architect to join our PokerStars Platform Security Architecture team to come and support us during our strategic journey of applications and platforms modernisation in Leeds on a 12 months FTC.
“This is a great opportunity for an experienced security professional to provide complete security support from the initial solution design through to deployment of core modern capabilities, enablement services and applications.”
Are you our next star player?
As a Security Architect, you will join our Platform Security Architecture team. As part of this team, you will work with Enterprise and solution architects to ensure our new platforms, their integrations and the supporting AWS cloud infrastructure are secure by design and implemented to standard methodologies. You will provide security expertise and technical thought leadership.
Why we need you
Working with the Head of Platform Security Architecture, you will:
Work closely with our enterprise and solution architects to provide authoritative security guidance and direction ensuring our players can trust us.
Help teams identify and effectively treat risks within our environment.
Work with other members of the wider Security Engineering team to ensure we have a consistent and measured approach to security.
Who we’re looking for
A security architect with demonstrated ability in assessing cloud native applications and platforms, capable of providing guidance on all aspects of security engineering and controls.
Your experience:
Experience protecting customer data in regulated production environments, ensuring compliance with both security standard methodologies and regulatory requirements.
Extensive experience performing security analysis of cloud native architectures using a threat-based approach, implementation of defence in depth, and prioritisation of security controls.
Extensive experience in defining security controls for multi-tenancy platforms with various API driven integration points and data streaming services.
Real world technical “hands-on” experience deploying complex solutions and designing countermeasures to identified security risks.
Experience defining both data plane and control plane security controls for cloud environments ensuring there are no toxic combinations.
Practical working experience and knowledge of workplace technology security solutions e.g., network, email, and endpoint security controls.
Knowledgeable in implementing controls to prevent exploitation of OWASP Top 10, CWE Top 25 vulnerabilities.
Your skills:
Ability to perform security assessments using threat modelling, playbooks, and security patterns to identify weaknesses and appropriate treatment of risks for associated threats.
Ability to identify toxic combinations of design weaknesses in both data and control planes and provide effective remedies.
Ability to apply cybersecurity and privacy principles to organizational requirements (relevant to confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, non-repudiation).
Understand the context of requested changes and ensure that implementation does not weaken the security posture.
Requirements:
Sound understanding and experience working with APIs, AWS, Kubernetes, Kafka.
Sound understanding of cybersecurity standards, methodologies, and frameworks.
Sound understanding of network access controls and identity and access management.
Versed in modern authentication and authorisation practices of zero-trust architectures.
In-depth knowledge of each security domain and how each domain relates to support a secure platform.
A keen interest in learning innovative technologies and a passion for information security.
Be able to work with multiple teams across the business with differing priorities.
Be able to drive initiatives & operate autonomously with support where needed with limited supervision.
Why choose us?
Aside from a generous base salary, we have a fantastic benefits & rewards program that is designed to encourage personal and career development.
Discretionary annual performance bonus
30 days paid leave
Health and dental insurance for you, and 50% coverage for your partner and your children (if you all live at the same address)
Personal life insurance and income protection
The option to join our company pension scheme
External learning support of up to £2,000, full access to our learning and mindfulness platforms, in-house leadership program and many other training opportunities for developing your skills and progressing your career
Looking to extend your family? You will receive a cash gift of £1,000 for your new addition whilst working for us
26 weeks primary carer leave, and 4 weeks secondary carer leave
Free Gym membership & access to an on-site gym
Social events; including our sensational summer and Christmas parties
Online Discount Scheme, including discounted shopping and cinema vouchers.
Equal opportunities
At Flutter International we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where our people can be their authentic selves and thrive. We embrace and celebrate diversity, respecting all our uniqueness and differences.
We welcome you to let us know whether you have any accessibility needs. All you need to do is email us at . Your journey with us is focused on ensuring you have what you need to be your best self.
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The group
PokerStars is a proud member of the Flutter Entertainment family, a worldwide leader in sports betting, gaming, and entertainment. We’re not just another company; we’re part of the FTSE 100 index on the London Stock Exchange. What sets us apart is our exceptional blend of brands, top-notch products, and a global presence that spans across 40 countries. What truly defines us is our commitment to ensuring that the thrill of gaming and entertainment is experienced in a responsible and sustainable way. Our remarkable team of over 8,000 colleagues drives this vision, spread across 28 offices worldwide.
Expected salary:
Location: Leeds