Security Architect

SRT Marine Systems plc; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marine technology firm based in the UK is seeking a Security Architect to design and assure coastal surveillance solutions. In this role, you will be responsible for integrating security throughout product development, advising on security risks, and collaborating with various teams to maintain secure operations. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in cyber security architecture and knowledge of security frameworks like ISO 27001, alongside effective communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary and flexible hybrid working opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Matched pension contributions up to 5%

25 days annual leave

Private health care

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record in leading cyber security roles.
• Familiar with ISO 27001/2 and NIST frameworks.
• Hands-on knowledge of hybrid & on-prem system security.
• Effective communicator of security requirements.
• Collaborative approach to security architecture.

Responsibilities

• Identify and integrate security requirements throughout the development lifecycle.
• Advise on security risks for hybrid and on-premise systems.
• Coach customer support on implementing secure processes.
• Work directly with customers to ensure security.
• Develop roadmap to ISO27001 certification.

Skills

Cyber security architecture

Security engineering

Communication skills

Technical knowledge of security frameworks

Collaboration

Tools

ISO 27001

NIST frameworks

IAM systems

API security

DevSecOps toolchains

Job description

Overview

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. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Benefits

• 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