Security Architecture and Controls Lead vacancy at the University of BirminghamPermanent RoleHybrid - BirminghamUp to 87,000 per annum plus benefits with potential for salary supplement for exceptional candidatesHays Technology and The University of Birmingham are working in partnership to recruit a Security Architecture and Controls Lead on a permanent basis.About the roleReporting to the CISO, the Security Architecture and Controls Lead will act as the University''s authority for security architecture and protective controls, providing evidence-based assurance that security controls are operating effectively and identifying where improvements are required.For the full job description alongside information about cyber and IT services at the university, please visit the dedicated microsite for this role:webmicrosites.hays.co(.)uk/web/university-of-birmingham-itWhat you''ll be doingDeveloping and running a continuous security control validation programme across endpoint, identity, email, network, cloud, data and backup environments.Using techniques including breach and attack simulation, purple teaming, posture monitoring, attack surface management and detection testing to assess whether controls are deployed, configured correctly and operating effectively.Defining security control metrics and risk indicators, using evidence from control validation to identify weaknesses and drive prioritised improvements.Owning and maintaining protective security control standards and ..... full job details .....