Domain Security Architect – 9‑Day Fortnight & Flexible Hours

AWE; Reading; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

270 hours annual leave

Pension scheme

Family leave pay

Professional development funding

Employee assistance programme

Life assurance 4x salary

Discounts

Volunteer leave

Job summary

AWE in the United Kingdom is seeking a Domain Security Architect to design, develop and sustain secure IT systems across a business domain. The role ensures security is embedded in IT/OT environments and aligns with national security expectations and roadmaps.

The role covers architecture across application, data, infrastructure and security domains, with emphasis on design artefacts, governance, and collaboration with diverse teams. Remote travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in IT, Engineering, or Architecture.
• Experience in architecture or technical design roles.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary teams and governance processes.
• Track record of developing secure, scalable, standards-aligned solutions.
• Ability to translate business requirements into high-quality technical solutions.
• Understanding of architecture domains including application, data, infrastructure, and security.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficiency in producing architecture artefacts using modelling tools.
• Willing to undertake overseas travel.

Responsibilities

• Understand business objectives, user needs, and security obligations.
• Ensure IT service designs adhere to security roadmaps and reference architectures.
• Analyse cyber risks and support security testing with Information Assurance.
• Research and deliver artefacts to enhance the IT Architecture function.
• Promote high team performance and a diverse, inclusive environment.
• Uphold high standards in safety, health, security and quality.

Skills

Security Architecture

Stakeholder engagement

Governance awareness

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Education

Degree in IT/Engineering/Architecture

Job description

AWE in the United Kingdom is seeking a Domain Security Architect to design, develop and sustain secure IT systems across a business domain. The role ensures security is embedded in IT/OT environments and aligns with national security expectations and roadmaps.

The role covers architecture across application, data, infrastructure and security domains, with emphasis on design artefacts, governance, and collaboration with diverse teams. Remote travel may be required.