Cyber Security Architect

Aviva; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus 10% of salary

Pension scheme

Private Medical Benefit

Employee discounts

Matching Share Plan

Job summary

Aviva is seeking a Cyber Security Architect for a 12-month FTC to help teams build secure solutions without slowing innovation. You will work across security design, engineering and product teams to embed security from the start and influence risk decisions.

You'll bring strong architecture experience, certifications and a collaborative approach, supporting change programmes and protecting Aviva’s systems, data and services. This role offers a chance to shape security across a large organisation.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in cyber security architecture, security design, and risk management.
• Working knowledge of security, resilience, privacy, and data protection principles with ISO 27001 / NIST / Cyber Essentials Plus.
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience supporting secure technology change and transformation programmes.
• Certifications such as CISSP / CCSP / CISM / TOGAF / SABSA / cloud security certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide security guidance and risk management support.
• Help protect Aviva’s systems, data and services.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, product owners and project teams to bake security in from the start.
• Support change programmes and multiple concurrent initiatives.

Skills

Cyber security architecture

Security design

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Security frameworks

Education

CISSP or equivalent certification

TOGAF / SABSA / cloud security certifications

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.)
• 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
• 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.

We’d love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, or if you have any queries in relation to the vacancy, Please email [e-mail].