Security Architect

SRT Marine; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in maritime systems is searching for a Security Architect to design threats into products ensuring robust security. The ideal candidate should possess experience in cyber security roles with knowledge of ISO frameworks and on-premises security. Join a dynamic and ambitious team dedicated to enhancing maritime safety globally, offering flexible hybrid working and competitive benefits, including healthcare and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Matched pension contributions up to 5%

25 days annual leave (rising to 28 with service)

Private health care

Flexible working opportunities

Development and training programmes

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading cyber security roles in Defence or Critical Infrastructure.
• Familiarity with ISO 27001/2 and NIST frameworks.
• Technical depth in hybrid and on-prem systems security.

Responsibilities

• Integrate security requirements into product development.
• Advise on security risks for hybrid systems.
• Coach customer support on secure processes.
• Ensure deployed systems maintain security.
• Support incident response for security events.

Skills

Cyber security architecture expertise

Knowledge of ISO 27001

IAM security experience

Network segmentation knowledge

DevSecOps toolchain familiarity

Effective communication

Job description

Join Us at SRT Marine Systems as a Security Architect

Job Title: Security Architect

Location: Bristol, Cardiff, MSN - Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full‑Time

SRT Marine Systems plc (SRT) are a market leader in its domain of international marine surveillance technology and systems. We are respected, established and an ambitious multi‑national company headquartered in the UK with a global customer base.

The company has a global impact in the marine domain by leading the next generation of maritime domain awareness technologies, products and systems that significantly enhance security, safety and environment protection and sustainability. Our customers are worldwide and range from the largest national coast guards to individual vessel owners.

SRT is an exciting company where high quality results are rewarded. We are ambitious and are constantly seeking to innovate to deliver better products and services to our customers. We strive to make SRT a rewarding and challenging place to work where talented hard‑working individuals have the opportunity to make a real impact across the marine world.

About the Role

We're looking for a Security Architect to help design and assure coastal surveillance solutions of national significance around the world. As a Security Architect at SRT you'll take responsibility for ensuring security is built into our products from the ground up. You'll collaborate with our software development and infrastructure teams throughout the product lifecycle and contribute to development of best practice in both technology and governance.

What You'll Be Doing

• Identify and integrate security requirements throughout product and system development lifecycle.
• Use your knowledge of the threat landscape to advise on security risks for hybrid and on‑premise systems.
• Provide coaching for our customer support team to ensure our customers implement secure operational processes.
• Work with our customer project delivery teams and directly with customers to ensure deployed systems are secure and robust, and operating policies are in place to maintain security.
• Support incident response for security events affecting our products and systems.
• Develop and execute on a roadmap to ISO27001 or equivalent certification for our development organisation.
• Develop and maintain documentation required to support certification.
• Maintain your knowledge of emerging threats & coach our development teams on best practice and security trends.
• Lead security vendor evaluations.

What You'll Bring

• Proven track record in leading cyber security architecture or security engineering roles within the Defence, Critical Infrastructure or National Security sectors.
• You are familiar with ISO 27001/2 and NIST frameworks and can evidence your involvement in helping an organisation achieve certification.
• You have technical depth with hands‑on knowledge of hybrid & on‑prem system security, IAM, container & API security, network segmentation, encryption and DevSecOps toolchains; capable of explaining exploitability of complex vulnerabilities.
• You're proactive, tenacious and able to effectively communicate security requirements and risks to both technical and non‑technical colleagues.
• You have a pragmatic and collaborative approach to security architecture and experience working alongside development teams across desktop, web, mobile and backend development.

Our Values at SRT Marine

• Ambition – Aspiring to lead in maritime domain management.
• Innovation – Driving improvement through creativity and forward‑thinking.
• Quality – Committing to high standards in performance and reliability.
• Responsibility – Being individually accountable and team‑driven.
• Team – Collaborating openly with colleagues, partners, and customers.

Why Join Us?

• Work on mission‑critical maritime surveillance systems used worldwide.
• Be part of an ambitious, innovative, and supportive team.
• Make a direct impact on global maritime safety and sustainability.
• Enjoy flexible hybrid working.
• Competitive salary and benefits, including:
  • Matched pension contributions up to 5%
  • 25 days annual leave (rising to 28 with service)
  • Private health care
  • Flexible working opportunities
  • Development and training programmes

SRT Marine plc is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and welcome applications from all backgrounds.