Lead Security Architect

Post Office Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27.5 days annual leave

Up to 18% on target bonus

Income protection after 12 months

Support from employee assistance programme

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

A community-focused organization in the UK seeks a Lead Security Architect to design and review security architectures. This role involves collaborating across functional areas to develop a cohesive strategy and ensuring effective security capabilities to mitigate risks. The ideal candidate will have extensive IT experience with a focus on cybersecurity and strong leadership skills. Join us to help shape the future of security in a transforming organization.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in technical leadership of cybersecurity initiatives.
• Deep knowledge of cybersecurity technologies and best practices.
• Experience in modern digital architectures like cloud and mobile.

Responsibilities

• Design and review security architectures.
• Collaborate to develop a cohesive security strategy.
• Ensure security capability is effective and minimizes risks.

Skills

IT experience focusing on cybersecurity

Technical leadership

Understanding of cybersecurity threats

Experience with cloud and digital architectures

Knowledge of security domains

Leading threat modeling sessions

Influencing and communication skills

Job description

Lead Security Architect at Post Office Ltd

Reporting Line: Head of Enterprise Security Architecture

Contract type: Permanent

Grade: 3A

What to expect

The Lead Security Architect will design and review system architectures, align with POL's technology principles, and collaborate across functional areas to develop a cohesive security strategy. Support transformation initiatives, establish design principles, and regularly update security measures to mitigate emerging threats and risks. Ensuring POL's Security Architecture capability is effective and minimises risks of compromise and disruption.

The Lead Security Architect is a key member of the CISO team, responsible for the delivery of functional strategies, always modelling the Post Office behaviours and demonstrating a Postmaster first mindset.

What we can do for you

• 27.5 days annual leave that increases with tenure
• Up to 18% on target bonus opportunity
• Income protection after 12 months service
• Full support from our employee assistance programme and access to our employee benefits platform
• Ever-evolving learning and development opportunities

What you’ll need to succeed

• Professional experience in IT, with a focus on cybersecurity
• Technical leadership experience, demonstrating the ability to lead security initiatives and collaborate across teams
• Deep understanding of cybersecurity threats, technologies, and best practices
• Experience with modern digital architectures such as cloud, data, API, digital, and mobile
• Knowledge of security domains including endpoint, network, data, hybrid cloud security, and zero trust strategies
• Experience in leading threat modelling sessions.
• An enabler who can speak with knowledge and confidence in their subject matter, guiding their team to success.
• Excellent influencing and communication skills with the ability to utilise a range of techniques to deliver messages effectively, make an impact, and drive a successful outcome.

About us

Post Office is a community staple. We’re trusted. We’re relatable. We’re reliable. We’re steeped in tradition. But we’re on a journey of transformation. We’re focused on the future and working at pace to compete in a digital world to provide the same, personalised experience we’ve always been proud of – and we need fresh talent to help make it possible.

We’re looking for people to come to Post office to re-imagine. Authentic people who rise to big challenges and make big changes. We all have a genuine duty of care for the people we serve – a purpose that guides us forward, no matter what. We’re looking for people who share in that purpose and show that now, and moving forwards, Post Office truly is Everybody’s Business.

Post Office is an equal opportunity employer. We value and celebrate the differences among our people, ensuring that our practices reflect our dedication to inclusivity and equal representation for all.

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