Cyber Security Architect (Defence) — 9‑Day Fortnight & Flexible Work

AWE; Reading; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

9-day working fortnight

Flexible working requests

Job summary

AWE is seeking an Enterprise Cyber Security Architect to work with the Cyber Security Architecture Lead, helping to deliver secure IT and OT controls against global threats.

You will contribute to security roadmaps, reference architectures and design patterns, collaborating with Change, Transformation, Run and Secure to protect critical systems. A CISSP or equivalent is required, with a CS/Systems Development degree and prior security architecture experience.

Qualifications

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or systems development, or relevant experience.
• Experience as a Security Architect or similar role designing security controls.
• Specialist in at least one IT domain (voice, data and/or control networks, servers, storage, data centre).
• Familiar with the security demands of defence IT systems.
• Willing to undertake travel.

Responsibilities

• Security Requirements: Accountable for understanding business objectives, user needs, and security obligations.
• Policies and Standards: Contribute to security roadmaps, design patterns and reference architectures.
• Technical Risk Oversight: Analyze technical cyber risk and support security testing with the Information Assurance team.
• Capability Development: Contribute to the Cyber Security Architecture team's capabilities through research and artefact delivery.
• Performance and Inclusion: Promote high team performance and inclusive environment.
• Health, Safety, Security and Quality: Maintain high standards in environment, safety, security and quality.

Skills

Security Architecture

Willingness to travel

Defence IT familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or Systems Development

Tools

CISSP or equivalent

Job description

AWE is seeking an Enterprise Cyber Security Architect to work with the Cyber Security Architecture Lead, helping to deliver secure IT and OT controls against global threats.

You will contribute to security roadmaps, reference architectures and design patterns, collaborating with Change, Transformation, Run and Secure to protect critical systems. A CISSP or equivalent is required, with a CS/Systems Development degree and prior security architecture experience.