Security Design Specialist ( IT Security Design, SDLC )
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Hampshire
Benefits:
Excellent Corporate Benefits
Salary: £55 - 70,000
Details: Our client a leading financial services organisation is looking for a Security Design Specialist to lead and advice on the design and implementation of security solutions. With IT Security Design & SDLC knowledge they will act as the subject matter expert for all matters related to logical / information security. The Design Practise Security Specialist should have a wide and deep knowledge of a large number of technologies - platforms, operating systems, middleware, database servers, application servers etc. " Develop, document and enforce corporate standards and policies for Security Management and contribute to a 2 year security technology roadmap and define projects to deliver the roadmap. " Assist projects to document their security requirements using a pragmatic risk-based approach. " Mentor members of the Security Design Practice team and other organisational areas in all aspects of security.
Skills Required :
Educated to technical degree level or qualified in an IT security related subject (e.g. MSc Information Technology, CISSP).
" Excellent understanding and practical use of security principles CIA, AAA etc.
" A good understanding of networks, Microsoft Windows, Unix, Linux, middleware, database, application and web components and their integration.
" Experience of designing, configuring and supporting multiple security systems that protect large business applications.
" Good understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle and development languages including C++, Java and .Net.
" Ability to understand complex and rapidly evolving technologies and how their application affects information security.
" Good numerical / analytical skills.
" Excellent written and oral communication skills.
" Hands on experience of Cisco switches, Cisco and Nokia firewalls, IDS / IPS devices, penetration testing tools, vulnerability scanners and other security tools.
" Good understanding of cryptographic algorithms and their relative strengths and weaknesses.
" Good understanding of protocols/technologies including SSH, SSL, PKI, VPN etc.
" Experienced in Data Security, Identity Management and Access Controls.
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Date: Friday, 25 January 2026
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