Security Architect

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. Apply Now!

Working Patterns and location – Hybrid – 3/4 days on site per week

·        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.

·        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.

·        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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