Lead Security Architect – Defence & Cyber Strategy

SiXworks an IBM company; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Farnborough is seeking a Lead Security Architect to oversee security and risk management in the Defence and Security Sector. The role requires expertise in risk management methodologies, experience in secure by design processes, and collaboration with various IT teams. Successful candidates must have a commitment to high standards in documentation and reporting. This is a contract position at a mid-senior level, ideal for professionals passionate about cyber security and defence.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform risk management using industry approved methodologies.
• Experience with agile, DevSecOps, and CI/CD principles.
• Knowledge of JSP 604 / 453 and creating assurance artefacts.

Responsibilities

• Manage security risk and apply strategies within Defence and Security.
• Produce security architecture in collaboration with IT Architects.
• Identify solutions to mitigate security vulnerabilities.

Skills

Risk management methodologies

Secure by design methodology

Technical teamwork

Identification of security components

Legal and regulatory awareness

Documentation creation

Written reporting standards

Tools

Azure

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

NodeJS

MongoDB

Job description

A leading technology firm in Farnborough is seeking a Lead Security Architect to oversee security and risk management in the Defence and Security Sector. The role requires expertise in risk management methodologies, experience in secure by design processes, and collaboration with various IT teams. Successful candidates must have a commitment to high standards in documentation and reporting. This is a contract position at a mid-senior level, ideal for professionals passionate about cyber security and defence.