Lead Security Architect — Secure, Scalable Digital Services

DWP Digital; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 89,852 - 109,819; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Civil service pension with employer contributions

Generous leave starting at 26 days

Opportunities for professional development

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

Flexi-time for extra time off

Job summary

A leading government department in the UK is seeking a Lead Security Architect to shape and govern the security architecture of crucial digital services. You will design scalable solutions, produce technical documentation, and guide high-level stakeholders. This role also emphasizes innovation in technology and compliance to security standards. Offering competitive pay up to £99,836, a generous leave package, and numerous benefits designed for work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in designing secure, scalable solutions.
• Ability to produce high-quality technical documentation.
• Strong understanding of long-term security strategies.

Responsibilities

• Shape and govern the security architecture for digital transformation.
• Work across complex services to define architectural principles.
• Lead security initiatives to ensure compliance with organisational goals.

Skills

Security Architecture design and modelling techniques

Presenting architecture design to technical governance forums

Supporting technology initiatives

Technical authoring skills

Being the security lead in governance forums

Education

CISSP or Master's in Cyber Security

SC Clearance

Job description

A leading government department in the UK is seeking a Lead Security Architect to shape and govern the security architecture of crucial digital services. You will design scalable solutions, produce technical documentation, and guide high-level stakeholders. This role also emphasizes innovation in technology and compliance to security standards. Offering competitive pay up to £99,836, a generous leave package, and numerous benefits designed for work-life balance.