Senior Security Architect
Location: London
At DXC Technology, we deliver mission‑critical services in a secure environment. We are looking to expand our platinum account team with a Senior Security Architect who will lead secure solution design and implementation.
Role responsibilities
- Architect solutions and technically lead their implementation, ensuring adherence to customer security policies and standards
- Work closely with the customer’s architecture team to develop solutions
- Assess security risks by identifying vulnerabilities and defining security requirements to address known and future threats
- Develop, implement, and enforce security policy standards to ensure compliance with customer security and legal requirements
- Provide assistance and support on architectural/technical issues to other team members as required, whilst sharing technical knowledge and experiences
- Maintain a working knowledge of the DXC portfolio of security products and services, promoting best‑fit solutions to the customer
- Continually review and enhance existing knowledge of the security aspects of common product sets and technologies
- Apply “soft” consultancy skills and a proactive approach to gain the absolute trust of our customers
- Mentor and support team members to grow skills and capabilities
What you will bring to the team
- 5+ years of relevant work experience, including at least 2 years in a similar security‑architecture role
- Knowledge of key information security technologies and applicable controls
- Experience in information security consultancy, capturing requirements and formulating solutions
- Familiarity with security or enterprise architecture frameworks such as SABSA or TOGAF
- Experience delivering security architectures within broader enterprise or IS/IT architectures
- Understanding of standards, policies and legislation such as PCI DSS, COBIT, SOX, DPA, HMG SPF, JSP 440, CESG IA Portfolio, ISO 27001, etc.
- Knowledge of threat and risk analysis methodologies and the ability to apply their output to security architecture
- Familiarity with NIST and related security principles, technologies and industry standards
- Experience with solutioning and bid work
- Experience with cloud and on‑premises development and security requirements
- Relevant industry or HMG security experience, where appropriate
Desirable skills and technologies
- BSc and/or MSc in IT Security or a related subject, or relevant industry experience
- CompTIA Security+
- Associate membership grade with CIISEC
- ICS2 Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), and/or Information Systems Security Architecture Professional (ISSAP)
- CESG Certified Cyber Professional (CCP) in Security Architecture or Risk Management
- Additional cloud security qualifications such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Cloud
What we will do for you
- Competitive compensation
- Pension scheme
- DXC Select – comprehensive benefits package including private health/medical insurance, childcare vouchers, gym membership, etc.
- Perks at Work (discounts on technology, groceries, travel and more)
- DXC incentives (recognition tools, employee lunches, regular social events)
We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
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