Cyber Security Architect

Aviva plc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

10% annual bonus opportunity

Generous pension scheme

29 days holiday plus bank holidays

Aviva-funded Private Medical Benefit

Up to 40% discount on Aviva products

Free Aviva shares through Matching Share Plan

Supportive parental and carer’s leave

Flexible benefits including sustainability options

Paid volunteering days

Job summary

Aviva plc is seeking a Cyber Security Architect for a 12-month FTC to enhance security across the organization. You will support teams in delivering secure solutions, influence decision-making, and ensure security is embedded in all programs.

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in cyber security architecture and risk management, collaborating with various stakeholders to protect Aviva's systems and data. Join us to help shape secure innovation at Aviva.

Qualifications

• Strong background in cyber security architecture and risk management.
• Experience with ISO 27001, NIST Cyber Security Framework, or Cyber Essentials Plus.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and support secure technology change.

Responsibilities

• Deliver secure solutions and manage risk across programmes.
• Provide security guidance and support teams throughout projects.
• Build relationships with architects, engineers, and project teams.

Skills

Cyber security architecture

Security design

Risk management

Stakeholder influence

Data protection principles

Education

Professional certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCSP)

Job description

Cyber Security Architect

12 month FTC

This is a great job for someone who loves helping teams build secure solutions without slowing down innovation. You might already be working in security architecture, security consultancy or a similar cyber security role and be ready to broaden your impact across a large organisation. You'll enjoy building relationships, influencing decisions and turning complex security challenges into practical solutions.

A bit about the job:

You'll join our Security Design, Innovation and Enablement team, where we help people across Aviva deliver secure and resilient change. You'll work alongside architects, engineers, product owners and project teams to make sure security is built into solutions from the start. You'll be a trusted partner who helps teams manage risk, make informed decisions and deliver great outcomes for our customers. The role brings together security expertise, relationship building and problem solving. You'll be accountable for providing security guidance, supporting change programmes and helping protect Aviva's systems, data and services.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Strong experience in cyber security architecture, security design, and risk management.
• Working knowledge of security, resilience, privacy, and data protection principles, supported by industry frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST Cyber Security Framework, or Cyber Essentials Plus.
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience supporting secure technology change, transformation programmes, and multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Relevant professional certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CISM, TOGAF, SABSA, or cloud security certifications.

What you’ll get for this role:

Our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow – is a promise we make to our colleagues too. And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you. We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague.

• Competitive salary (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)
• Bonus opportunity 10% annual salary, (actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva’s.)
• Generous pension scheme e.g. if you put in 8%, Aviva adds 14%
• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days
• Aviva-funded Private Medical Benefit to help you get expert support when you need it
• Make your money go further - Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts
• Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme
• Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave
• Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work
• Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others
• We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools

Aviva is for everyone:

We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don’t, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares.

We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working – spending at least 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.