Lead Security Architect: Secure, Scalable Government Services

Government Recruitment Service; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in the UK is seeking a Lead Security Architect to direct secure architecture across services, ensuring compliance with national standards. The role involves analyzing threats, advising on mitigations, and championing security in agile delivery. Candidates should have experience in risk modeling and mentoring security professionals. This position offers a strategic influence in government IT security.

Qualifications

• Experience in directing secure architecture across high-value portfolios.
• Ability to analyze emerging threats and advise on mitigations.
• Proven track record in modeling risks for various audiences.

Responsibilities

• Direct secure architecture for services, ensuring compliance with standards.
• Champion security practices in agile delivery pipelines.
• Nurture and coach security architects and engineers.

Skills

Secure architecture

Risk modeling frameworks (ISO27005, NIST, STRIDE)

Cloud native guardrails

IaC scanning

Data protection

Job description

A government agency in the UK is seeking a Lead Security Architect to direct secure architecture across services, ensuring compliance with national standards. The role involves analyzing threats, advising on mitigations, and championing security in agile delivery. Candidates should have experience in risk modeling and mentoring security professionals. This position offers a strategic influence in government IT security.