Cyber Security Architect

Thales Group; Plymouth; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in digital security is seeking Cyber Security Architects to join their expanding team. In this exciting role, you will provide expert security architecture and technical leadership, ensuring the development of secure and compliant solutions tailored to complex project needs. With a focus on Infrastructure Security and Risk Analysis, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and engage with stakeholders to present innovative solutions. The company fosters a culture of learning and career development, offering flexible working arrangements and opportunities to grow within a global organization. If you're passionate about making a difference in the digital security landscape, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Career development opportunities

Inclusive hiring practices

Qualifications

• Experience advising on security solutions and working with domain architects.
• Recognized contributor to sensitive programs with a strong security background.

Responsibilities

• Advise on high-level security architecture and contribute to design processes.
• Produce engineering reports and design documents for security solutions.

Skills

Infrastructure Security

Security Supervision

Information Systems Security

Risk Analysis

Network Security

Cryptography

Identity and Access Management (IAM)

Cloud Technologies

Compliance Monitoring

Education

Degree in Engineering or Computer Science

CISSP Certification

Cisco Certification

CCP Certification

Job description

Location: Remote UK, United Kingdom

Thales people architect identity management and data protection solutions at the heart of digital security. Business and governments rely on us to bring trust to the billions of digital interactions they have with people. Our technologies and services help banks exchange funds, enable cross-border movement, improve energy efficiency, and more. Over 30,000 organizations trust us to verify identities, grant access to digital services, analyze data, and encrypt information, making the connected world safer.

At Thales UK, we foster a culture of learning and career development. We innovate across Aerospace, Defence, Security, and Space industries, impacting millions daily. We prioritize employee well-being, offering flexible working arrangements such as part-time hours, job sharing, home working, and flexible start and finish times.

Cyber Security Architect

LIFE AS A THALES CYBER SECURITY ARCHITECT

We seek Cyber Security Architects to join our expanding team. You will work on complex systems, providing expert security architecture, technical leadership, and guidance to develop reliable, secure, and compliant security solutions tailored to project needs.

Your responsibilities include:

• Advising on high-level security architecture and contributing to design processes, including risk assessments
• Consulting on security component architectures (e.g., SIEM, IAM, gateways)
• Evaluating architectures against policies and standards (NIST, ISO, JSP)
• Justifying architectural decisions
• Coordinating across multidisciplinary teams
• Presenting solutions to stakeholders and technical teams

Security-related tasks involve:

• Producing engineering reports, specifications, and design documents
• Verifying architectures against requirements
• Supporting solution accreditation and certification
• Delivering security training tailored to user needs
• Collaborating with vendors for product assessment and selection

PROFILE: Ideally, you hold a degree in Engineering or Computer Science or relevant certifications (CISSP, Cisco, CCP). You have experience advising on security solutions, working with domain architects, and are recognized as a valuable contributor to sensitive programs.

COMPETENCIES: You can independently define architectures, are proficient in Infrastructure Security, Security Supervision, and Information Systems Security. You are familiar with Risk Analysis, Network Security, Cryptography, IAM, cloud technologies, and compliance monitoring. You excel in working with customers and technical teams.

NICE TO HAVE: Domain expertise in Defence, Nuclear, Government, Aerospace, CNI, Transport; experience in Risk Management and Accreditation.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT: Thales offers opportunities to explore different domains, roles, and international careers. We support personal growth, talent development, and career flexibility within our global organization.

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Candidates must provide proof of identity, work eligibility, and employment/education history for up to three years. Some roles may require full Security Clearance, necessitating additional documentation. For details, refer to the DBS NSV guidelines.

Thales is committed to inclusive hiring and providing reasonable adjustments to support neurodiverse applicants and those with disabilities or long-term conditions. To request accommodations or for questions, contact our Resourcing Ops or Early Careers Team.

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