Enterprise Cyber Security Architect

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

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

270 hours annual leave

Pension contribution 9-13%

Family policies: Maternity/Paternity

Professional development funding

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance (4x salary)

Discounts

Special Leave for volunteering

Job summary

Atomic Weapons Establishment is seeking an Enterprise Cyber Security Architect to join our security team near Reading. You will work with the Cyber Security Architecture Lead to deliver security roadmaps, reference architectures and design patterns across IT and OT systems.

The role requires CISSP or equivalent, a degree in CS or related field, and prior experience designing security controls for defence IT. Occasional travel and active security clearance are required.

Qualifications

• CISSP or equivalent certification is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or systems development, or relevant experience.
• Experience as a Security Architect or similar role designing security controls.
• Familiar with security demands of defence IT systems; willing to travel.

Responsibilities

• Understand business objectives, user needs, and security obligations as directed by the Cyber Security Architecture Lead.
• Contribute to security roadmaps, design patterns and reference architectures as directed by the Cyber Security Architecture Lead.
• Provide analysis of technical cyber risk and support security testing with Information Assurance.
• Contribute to the development of security artefacts and delivery of new capabilities.
• Promote high team performance and an inclusive environment with continuous improvement.
• Maintain high standards in environment, safety, security and quality.

Skills

CISSP

Security architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or systems development

Job description

Role

Enterprise Cyber Security Architect

Location

RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking.

Package

Starting from £50,060p.a (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience)

Working pattern

AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application.

Role description

The Cyber Security Architect will work with the Cyber Security Architecture Lead to contribute to the cyber security controls that protect information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) at AWE from all manner of global threats. This role will work with Change, Transformation, Run and Secure colleagues to support the AWE mission, through contribution to the delivery of security roadmaps, design patterns, and reference architectures.

Key Accountabilities

• Security Requirements: Accountable for understanding business objectives, user needs, and security obligations as directed by the Cyber Security Architecture Lead.
• Policies and Standards: Contribution to the creation of security roadmaps, design patterns and reference architectures as directed by the Cyber Security Architecture Lead.
• Technical Risk Oversight: Providing analysis of technical cyber risk and supporting security testing activities, in partnership with the Information Assurance team.
• Capability Development: Contribution to the capability of the Cyber Security Architecture team through research and delivery of new artefacts, as directed by the Cyber Security Architecture Lead.
• Performance and Inclusion: Accountable for contributing to a high team performance, promoting a diverse and inclusive environment, continuous improvement and personal development.
• Health, Safety, Security and Quality: Accountable for maintaining and promoting high personal and team standards in environment, safety, health, security, and quality.

Essential Criteria

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or equivalent
• A bachelor’s degree in either computer science or systems development, or relevant experience.
• Previous experience as a Security Architect or similar role designing security controls.
• Specialist in at least one and good appreciation of all technical aspects of IT systems (e.g. voice, data and/or control networks, servers, storage, data centre)
• Familiar with the security demands of defence IT systems
• Willing to undertake travel.

Benefits

• 9-day working fortnight – meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave.
• Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).
• Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay.
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
• Life Assurance (4 x annual salary).
• Discounts – access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.
• Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.

Security Clearance

All candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance for this role. You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV. Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us.

Important things you need to know

• We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment if applications are high and the role therefore closes.
• You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role.
• This will be funded by AWE.
• The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV.
• We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process.
• Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process.
• Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process.
• Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work.
• We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants.
• Any inclusion information you provide will be stored in accordance with GDPR and kept separate from your application form and CV, and the information will not be shared with anyone involved in interviewing or making hiring decisions.
• Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us.