Security Architect

Sky Ireland Limited; Livingston; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sky TV package and NOW access

Pension with up to 9% employer

Private healthcare with mental health

Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance

Discounts on Sky products

Sharesave and Tech schemes

Sky VIP rewards and experiences

Job summary

Sky is seeking a Security Architect to design and assure secure, resilient technology solutions across services, platforms, and applications. You will identify risks and architectural gaps, collaborating with stakeholders to apply approved security patterns and principles.

You will maintain awareness of evolving security threats and advise on secure adoption of new technologies, while documenting risk assessments and architectural decisions to support transparent governance.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience conducting architecture risk assessments and creation of business cases.
• Practical experience developing or applying security architecture patterns, standards, and reference architectures.
• Knowledge of cloud security architectures across platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud is desirable.
• Understanding of DevSecOps, automation, and modern software delivery practices is desirable.
• Experience supporting regulatory requirements such as NIS2, PCI DSS, GDPR, SOX, or similar frameworks.
• Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, SABSA, TOGAF, CCSP, Azure Security Engineer, or equivalent qualifications is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Produce, review, and assure solution and technical designs for services, platforms, and applications.
• Identify security risks, weaknesses, and architectural gaps, and work with stakeholders to address them.
• Ensure technologies are integrated effectively, fit for purpose, resilient, and aligned with security standards.
• Maintain awareness of emerging technology trends and provide expert advice on security implications.
• Support the business in making risk-based decisions with clear documentation of risk assessments and architectural decisions.
• Build and maintain relationships to support delivery of cyber security services, programmes, and initiatives.
• Define, develop, and maintain security architecture standards, patterns, blueprints, and reference architectures.

Skills

Architecture risk assessment

Security architecture patterns

Cloud security

DevSecOps

Regulatory requirements

Security certifications

Job description

We believe in better. And we make it happen.

Better content. Better products. And better careers.

Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate.

We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love.

And we do it all right here at Sky.

The Cyber Security Department sits across all of the Sky organisation helping every team that need assistance.

The Security Architect is responsible for ensuring that technology solutions are designed and implemented in a secure, resilient, and risk-aware manner. They provide expert guidance on security architecture, influence technology strategy, and enable the business to achieve its objectives while managing cyber risk in line with organisational policies, standards and regulatory obligations.

What you'll do

• Produce, review, and assure solution and technical designs for services, platforms, and applications. Identify security risks, weaknesses, and architectural gaps, and work collaboratively with stakeholders to address them through approved security patterns, standards, and principles.
• Ensure technologies are integrated effectively, fit for purpose, resilient, and aligned with security standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practice.
• Maintain awareness of emerging technology trends, security threats, and industry developments. Provide expert advice on security implications and opportunities, ensuring new technologies are adopted securely and deliver business value.
• Support the business in making informed risk-based decisions, clearly documenting risk assessments, architectural decisions, assumptions, and trade-offs to provide transparency and accountability.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with technology teams, business stakeholders, suppliers, and external partners to support the successful delivery of cyber security services, programmes, and initiatives.
• Define, develop, and maintain security architecture standards, patterns, blueprints, and reference architectures
• Ensure solutions align with organisational security policies, regulatory obligations, and industry frameworks including ISO 27001, NIS2, PCI DSS, and Zero Trust principles where applicable.

What you'll bring

• Hands-on experience conducting architecture risk assessments and creation of business cases .
• Practical experience developing or applying security architecture patterns, standards, and reference architectures.
• Knowledge of cloud security architectures across platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud is desirable .
• Understanding of DevSecOps , automation, and modern software delivery practices is desirable .
• Experience supporting regulatory requirements such as NIS2, PCI DSS, GDPR, SOX, or similar frameworks.
• Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, SABSA, TOGAF, CCSP, Azure Security Engineer, or equivalent qualifications is desirable .

Benefits and perks

• Free Sky TV or NOW package, including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema
• Pension package with up to 9% employer contribution
• Private healthcare with mental health support
• Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance
• Discounts on Sky products, including Sky Mobile, Sky Broadband, Sky Glass and Sky Protect
• Sharesave and Tech schemes
• A range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences

How you'll work

We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. The hybrid working expectations for this role are 2 days in the office per week.

Your office space (Livingstone or Osterley or Leeds)

Livingston Watermark House

Our lively campus is a free shuttle bus away from Livingston South train station and the town centre. Plus there's onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and bicycles.

You'll be well fed at our subsidised canteen, and you can keep in shape at our onsite gym - or play a game of pool or table tennis.

Osterley:

Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There's also plenty of bike shelters and showers.

On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon.

Leeds:

Our spacious tech hub is under a mile away from Leeds train station. There's plenty of parking in the surrounding streets and at the nearby CitiPark.

You can also blow off steam over a game of pool or table tennis, and stay fit at our subsidised gym.

Who we are

We're Sky, a leading media and entertainment company who connect millions with entertainment, sports, news and arts through innovative products and services. Working with us means you'll be bringing the joy of a better experience to more people, every day. All so we can do better and deliver better for our customers, colleagues and society.

We're an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We're a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate . Please flag any adjustments you need as early as you can.

Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.

To be eligible for this role you are required to have the appropriate right to work in the UK. Please be aware Sky does not offer sponsorship for this position.

To find out more about working with us, search #LifeAtSky on social media.