IT Security Architect – Co Louth

JOB PURPOSE / SUMMARY:

Responsible for the technical design, configuration, update, monitoring and support of all

deployed information security systems protecting Praxis information assets.

Implementing and monitoring secure benchmarks for hardware and software on workstations,

laptops, thin clients, mobile devices, printer, servers and any device attached to the Praxis

network.

Implementing and maintaining secure configurations of network devices such as firewalls,

routers and switches.

Continuous vulnerability assessment and remediation including network protocols, ports and

services.

Continuous monitoring of Praxis security systems and acting as the expert responder to security

breaches or incidents.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

 Provide specialist IT security knowledge to evaluate, develop and implement IT security systems,

services and tools across the entire Praxis estate to ISO27001 standards.

 Manage the introduction of any changes across all staff and systems including third party suppliers

with changes that are required to practices, systems or applications.( including external Board

members)

 Provide the 3rd level security expertise to investigate incidents that are discovered, escalated from the

IT helpdesk or other IT staff.

 Provide expert advice on implementing and monitoring security benchmark standards on hardware

such as servers based upon good practice, standards, current thinking and research.

 Recommend, implement and monitor security configurations on LAN and WAN network devices

based upon complexity, risk and impact to the Organisation.

 Monitor security software updates such as operating system patches, application updates, antivirus

and malware updates

 Provide expertise on network protocols, services and traffic which affects the whole organisation

internally and externally.

 Configure and Implement vulnerability assessments (external and internal) as well as remediation

actions as required from the outcome of these risk assessments.

 Accountable for monitoring Praxis compliance with the security systems implemented and making

changes to these systems as required which can affect every staff member.

 Provide expert advice and assist in Praxis achieving the ISO27001 security standard

 Conduct ISO27001 security audits as required

 Develop IT Security Policies and Procedures

 Monitor Compliance with Praxis security policies and procedures.

REQUIREMENTS OF THE ROLE:

 You will be required to be involved in the company performance management process

 To adhere to, and model the company values, behaviours and competencies at all times

 To carry out all duties of the post in accordance with Praxis rules, regulations and policies

 To carry out additional duties of the role and all other required duties as and when necessary

The above mentioned duties are not exhaustive and the post holder will be required to carry out other duties as and when

necessary. It should be noted that stated duties or location associated with the post may change to meet the future needs of the

organisation

Closing Date:              Friday 31st January 2019 at 12pm

Application packs, including a full job description detailing essential and desirable criteria, are available via;

Email:              recruit@praxiscare.org.uk