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Information Security Architect / Manager Our Client is an International company with offices in Central London. They are looking to bring on-board an Information Security Architect / Manager with at least 5 to 8 years proven expertise within Information Security. The function of the position will be as follows: Assess the current environment against industry standards and trends. Implement robust security and control measures, in line with the global IT team Streamline current processes and execute changes for a secured and optimised technology and data landscape. Subject matter expert in application and network security, with operational experience of managing security operations, SIEM solutions, incident, and response management. Collaborate to develop the Infosec strategy and associated operating model. Conduct an in-depth security risk assessment across the technology stack and provide end-to-end mitigation steps for resilience. Working closely with key stakeholders to ensure compliance with security policies, and promotion of strong information security culture. Provide weekly governance, risk and compliance reports utilising key risk and key performance indicators and metrics. Skills/Competencies Required: Experience developing information security policy, process and procedure design and implementation. Excellent troubleshooting, problem solving, and root-cause analytical (RCA) skills. Good working knowledge of Cisco Meraki and associated technologies. Practical knowledge of Continual Service Improvement (CSI) methodologies. Vulnerability management and assessment. Intrusion detection and prevention analysis / frameworks. Solid exposure to cloud based applications security and provisioning. Experience in writing policy, process, and standard playbooks. Experience in SOC and SIEM platforms Excellent communications skills in framing and messaging issues of highly technical nature, into meaningful and relevant information for a varied audience. Excellent analytical skills, with an ability to manage multiple projects under tight guidelines. Experience with common Information security frameworks such as ISO, ITIL, and COBIT. Information security professional qualifications (CISMP, CISSM, SSCP, CAP..etc) ** Occasional travel to other sites may be required. This is 6 month contract assignment based in Central London. Rate will be circa £500 per day. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your daily rate and availability.

Job Title: Security Architect Job Summary The Security Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure enterprise architectures that protect organizational systems, data, and digital assets. This role defines security standards, patterns, and controls across infrastructure, applications, cloud platforms, and networks, ensuring alignment with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. The Security Architect works closely with IT, engineering, risk, and compliance teams to embed security-by-design into all technology initiatives. Key Responsibilities Security Architecture & Design Define and maintain enterprise security architecture frameworks, principles, and standards Design secure solutions for applications, infrastructure, cloud, and network environments Develop security reference architectures and reusable design patterns Ensure security is embedded throughout the system development lifecycle (SDLC) Risk Management & Governance Perform threat modeling, risk assessments, and security architecture reviews Identify security gaps and recommend mitigation strategies Ensure alignment with regulatory, compliance, and governance requirements (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2) Support audits and security assurance activities Cloud & Infrastructure Security Design secure cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP) Define identity and access management (IAM) strategies Establish network segmentation, encryption, and key management practices Support zero trust and defense-in-depth architectures Application & Data Security Define application security standards (authentication, authorization, secure APIs) Guide secure software development and DevSecOps practices Design data protection controls, including encryption, tokenization, and DLP Support vulnerability management and secure configuration standards Collaboration & Advisory Act as a trusted security advisor to engineering, architecture, and business teams Review solution designs and provide security recommendations Communicate security risks and decisions to technical and non-technical stakeholders Mentor engineers and architects on secure design principles Required Skills & Experience Technical Skills Strong knowledge of security architecture frameworks and methodologies Expertise in network, application, cloud, and infrastructure security Solid understanding of IAM, PKI, encryption, and key management Experience with security tools (SIEM, IAM, EDR, WAF, CSPM, vulnerability scanners) Knowledge of secure SDLC and DevSecOps practices Professional Experience 5+ years of experience in information security or IT architecture (adjustable by seniority) Proven experience designing security architectures in complex environments Experience working with cross-functional technical teams Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

Senior Network Specialist with Security and Cisco – City London Our Client urgently requires a Senior Network Specialist with heavy background in Network Security on Cisco and Microsoft. The security and support of the company’s network is paramount. Predominately a support role (BAU) with design of scalable solutions deliverable through projects. Encompassing numerous technologies that benefit high-availability solutions. This role requires a responsible individual who can design and deliver secure networking solutions. Fast thinker who can diagnose, assist others and remediate BAU support issues. Main Aspects of the role: -Work within Infrastructure team in supporting and delivering all aspect of BAU and support services -Design, build and implement firewall solutions from perimeter to DMZ roles -Support IPS deployment for European branches -Develop, maintain and deliver global standards to all networking devices -Remediate Penetration Test results -Ensure seamless migration of network estate to newly adopted security framework General Skills -Experience working within mission-critical environments -Experience in operational deployments -Datacentre cabling and racking of equipment Technical Skills you need to bring to the table: -In-depth knowledge of CISCO including firewalls, switches and routing protocols -In-depth knowledge of supporting a datacentre and branch interconnectivity -Strong technical skills are essential -Experience of CISCO multilayer switches and routers, including 6500s -CISCO certification, ideally CCNP -CISCO CSM -VLAN segregation -McAfee HIPS, Trend Micro -Centralised authentication service (AAA) -SafeNet Ethernet Encryptor -RADIUS / RSA -Security certification (advantageous) You will also need to an understanding of the following technologies: VLAN segregation. DMZ. VSS. Failover. OSPF. High availability. CISCO. Palo Alto. Juniper. McAfee IPS. SafeNet. Tripwire. This is a contract role for up to 18 months to start immediately. Please send your CV to us in Word format.

Job Title: Senior Cyber Security Assurance Specialist Location: Preston - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Up to £62,000 depending on skills and experience What you'll be doing: Cyber Security risk assessment of systems and services Support the definition and design of secure solutions that meet business needs Assess Architectural designs and identify proportionate Cyber Security controls aligned with business objectives Assessment of systems, services and Cyber Security controls, to provide an independent analysis of compliance with BAE Systems Security Policy, standards and external regulatory requirements. Lead Assessment of Cyber Security controls to ascertain effectiveness in reducing risk, including any vulnerability components Analysis, creation and compilation of relevant documentation determining the compliance level of systems and services, technical security controls with applicable certification, accreditation, and internal policy requirements Manage the delivery of penetration tests and vulnerability analysis in support of risk mitigation strategies Support stakeholders in resolving Cyber Security issues and act as a subject matter expert regarding assurance activities for the wider organisation Your skills and experiences: Essential: In-depth knowledge of industry standard security policy, standards and good practice guidance and their application to a variety of IT solutions processing protectively marked information In-depth knowledge of threats, risks, vulnerabilities and risk mitigations strategies and techniques Knowledge of information security standards, such as HMG, ISO 27001/18, NIST 800 etc Wide ranging knowledge of application, infrastructure and security technologies and in-depth knowledge of implementing them in a secure configuration within On-premise & hybrid environments Experience of working in a project environment and risk management and the application of risk management methodologies Desirable: CISSP/CISM/CCSP/CCSK and/or CCP Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Cyber Security Assurance team: The Cyber Security Assurance Team with Shared Services are part of Enterprise IT (EIT) with responsibility for assuring all enterprise managed systems and services, spanning UK/RoW. The team ensure systems / services are built and configured in-line with applicable Cyber Security Standards. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 12th January 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Job Title: Security Associate - Assurance Location: Barrow-in-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Competitive What you'll be doing Working in security assurance you will be engaged in the business supplier lifecycle, undertaking business risk analysis, audit and assurance activities within BAE Systems and the Supply Chain and compliance enforcement Liaising with customers and partners across the business and traveling to various supplier sites within the UK, occasional Non UK Facilitating Specialist Working Groups drawing subject matter expertise from the business and customer to develop and improve information security policies and practices to deploy within BAE and the supply chain Consulting with major programmes and IT projects to ensure they comply with information security policies Monitoring of information security controls in the supply chain against government policy and contractual obligations to ensure their effective operation Investigating contraventions of information security policies, providing recommendations on resolution and future preventative and improvement actions Developing and maintaining appropriate Information Security and Security Processes Your skills and experiences Essential: Valid UK Driving License Communication skills, with the ability to adapt these skills to different circumstances and across of levels of the enterprise Experience/knowledge of auditing and assessments and report writing skills Desirable: Cyber security Experience ISO27001 Lead Auditor Benefits As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Security Assurance team You will be operating across all areas of security, internally and externally, across a very diverse and complex business. There will be opportunities to develop security professional skills and gain further knowledge and experience. You will be working in partnership with the business areas to ensure effective relationships between the boat programmes and security are maintained. This is a great opportunity to get exposure across the business working with a variety of stakeholders and being able to influence the security aspects of all future submarine products. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. #LI-CB1 #LI-hybrid

Senior Network Engineer with Security and Cisco – City London Our Client urgently requires a Senior Network Engineer with heavy background in Network Security on Cisco and Microsoft. The security and support of the company’s network is paramount. Predominately a support role (BAU) with design of scalable solutions deliverable through projects. Encompassing numerous technologies that benefit high-availability solutions. This role requires a responsible individual who can design and deliver secure networking solutions. Fast thinker who can diagnose, assist others and remediate BAU support issues. Main Aspects of the role: -Work within Infrastructure team in supporting and delivering all aspect of BAU and support services -Design, build and implement firewall solutions from perimeter to DMZ roles -Support IPS deployment for European branches -Develop, maintain and deliver global standards to all networking devices -Remediate Penetration Test results -Ensure seamless migration of network estate to newly adopted security framework General Skills -Experience working within mission-critical environments -Experience in operational deployments -Datacentre cabling and racking of equipment Technical Skills you need to bring to the table: -In-depth knowledge of CISCO including firewalls, switches and routing protocols -In-depth knowledge of supporting a data-centre and branch inter-connectivity -Strong technical skills are essential -Experience of CISCO multi-layer switches and routers, including 6500s -CISCO certification, ideally CCNP -CISCO CSM -VLAN segregation -McAfee HIPS, Trend Micro -Centralised authentication service (AAA) -SafeNet Ethernet Encryptor -RADIUS / RSA -Security certification (advantageous) You will also need to an understanding of the following technologies: VLAN segregation. DMZ. VSS. Failover. OSPF. High availability. CISCO. Palo Alto. Juniper. McAfee IPS. SafeNet. Tripwire. You will ideally be coming with experience from a City based investment bank. Salary for this role is between £60K and £70K plus banking benefits. Please send your CV to us in Word format.

SNOC (Security & Network Operations Centre) Agent Your role will involve: The SNOC Agent will work on a shift basis to provide continuous coverage of the SOC and to carry out the initial triage and resolution of Security-related events and incidents. This will be in line with agreed processes and procedures and will be supported by appropriate escalation paths. Required Skills: The role holder is self-sufficient and has recognized specialist skills supporting multiple products in order to maintain the availability and security of the service. The role holder also delivers medium complexity work packages as part of customer implementation projects and has the ability to understand complex situations and activities, communicating basic technical information to non-technical people. The role holder will be part of a shift rota that provides 24/7 cover for the Security Operations Centre. Target Start Date: ASAP Target End Date: 6 months from start date Recruitment Type: Contractor Rate: £430.00 per day Location of role (on site requirements): Full time onsite in London Clearance Required: DV Working Pattern: Shift Pattern Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.