Security Architect – Wiltshire – Hybrid – Permanent 37.5 hours per week – Up to £75,000 – SC Clearance
Company cultures & job summary
Our client is looking for a Security Architect to join a high-profile defence training programme focused on transforming British Army collective training. You’ll be working across Information Assurance, Cyber Security and security architecture in a senior, largely autonomous role. This is a mission-critical position on one of the UK’s most significant Land defence programmes.
Working Patterns and location – Hybrid – 3/4 days on site per week
The Key Responsibilities of a Security Architect:
- Develop and manage security architecture specifications, threat models, standards and roadmaps.
- Apply Secure by Design principles across collective training and deployed IT environments.
- Lead security engagement with senior internal and external stakeholders, including the British Army.
- Capture, analyse and decompose complex security requirements across the programme lifecycle.
- Drive security technology evaluations, proof-of-concepts and risk assessments.
- Embed security controls within wider system architectures through close collaboration with fellow architects.
- Support development of Risk Management Framework documentation and security assurance activities.
- Advise leadership on cybersecurity risks, emerging technologies and strategic security direction.
Below is a list of Key Skills required for a Security Architect, however you will not be expected to have everything:
- Proven experience in security architecture design across complex IT or defence environments.
- Strong knowledge of Information Assurance, Cyber Security and threat modelling methodologies.
- Working knowledge of MoD or Government IT security at SECRET classification and above.
- Knowledge of Enterprise Architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or MODAF.
- Experience formulating, recording and managing security risk using recognised risk methodologies.
- Understanding of Secure by Design principles and their application across a programme lifecycle.
- Ability to communicate complex security risk clearly to both technical and non-technical senior stakeholders.
- Experience leading small teams and operating independently in a senior technical capacity.
The client would also like to see some of the below, but this is not essential:
- BSc in Information Security or significant commercial experience in a programme security environment.
- Professional certification in CISSP, CISM, CRISC or CGRC.
- Demonstrable knowledge of Government Standard 007, ISO 27001 and NIST frameworks.
- Experience or knowledge of Cloud security architecture across one or more major Cloud providers.
- Experience with DevSecOps tooling, processes and Supply Chain security management.
- Problem management and/or ITIL experience, or knowledge of intelligence disciplines such as GEOINT, SIGINT or OSINT.
Our clients Offer a range of benefits for permanent workers, as well as an excellent salary you will receive the following:
- 25 days holiday (increasing to 27 days) + statutory public holidays.
- Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution).
- 6 times salary ‘Life Assurance’.
- Flexible Benefits scheme.
- Discretionary Bonus scheme.
- Enhanced family friendly policies.
- 37hr standard working week, with an early finish on Fridays whilst operating a ‘Hybrid Working Model’*
- Canteen facilities are available in some sites.
Our client is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.
Part-time opportunities/flexible working is available to suit individual needs.
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You will be required to hold a minimum of SC Clearance. If you do not hold an active SC Clearance, please familiarise yourself with the vetting process before applying.
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