Senior Cyber Security Architectural Lead - Central Government

Spinwell Global; Aldermaston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the public sector is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Architectural Lead for a 12-month contract in Aldermaston. The role involves providing expert oversight on information security for classified assets, requiring strong experience in cyber security architecture and tools. Candidates with a background in the defence industry and relevant security clearance are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Strong cyber security architect with experience in security tools.
• Hands-on experience with security applications and appliances.
• Experience in the defence industry and highly classified environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist information security oversight and guidance.
• Ensure functions managing classified information assets are subject to an acceptable risk management regime.

Skills

Cyber security architecture

Security tools

Defence industry experience

Security applications and appliances

Firewalls

DevOps

Cloud security

Intrusion detection and prevention systems

Endpoint detection

Technical background in security architecture

Job description

Role: Senior Cyber Security Architectural Lead

Contract Length: 12 months

Location: Aldermaston – full time on site

IR35: Inside

Pay Rate to Intermediary: Market Rate

Security Clearance: DV requested + British Passport Holder

Overview

Spinwell is recruiting for a Senior Cyber Security Architectural Lead for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.

Responsibilities

To provide specialist information security oversight, advice, and guidance to projects and functions on all aspects of information security to ensure that functions managing classified information assets, materials, and equipment are subject to an acceptable risk management regime.

Skills and Experience

• Strong cyber security architect with experience in security tools
• Experience in the defence industry and highly classified environments
• Hands-on experience with security applications and appliances
• Knowledge of firewalls, DevOps, cloud, intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS), endpoint detection
• Technical background with a focus on security architecture
• Experience more important than formal qualifications

Application Process

If you are a Senior Cyber Security Architectural Lead, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!

Additional Information

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