Security Architect

Roke; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology and engineering company seeks a Security Architect to work on complex Defense programs. You will establish security principles within the initial security architecture, producing necessary documentation while collaborating with SMEs. This rewarding role offers flexibility and the chance to protect key national interests.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible benefits covering health and wellbeing

Supportive and diverse work environment

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in delivering Engineering and Security Architectures.
• Knowledge of MOD projects including JSP 604 / 453 and JSP 440 methodologies.
• Understanding of NIST 800-53 and Security technologies used by Defence.

Responsibilities

• Produce High-level Security Architecture and design documents for various projects.
• Act as the Security SME ensuring solutions adhere to MOD security policy.
• Coordinate Security Risk Analysis and Management activities.

Skills

Communication

Security Assurance

Risk Management

Cyber Security

Education

Cyber Security Qualifications (CISSP, ISSAP, CGRC)

Job description

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Roke imagines a more secure world. A world where technology protects, rather than exposes. A world where expert engineers, consultants and business support staff collaborate to protect what matters most to our clients.

We are a friendly and flexible team with a culture of ‘time, trust and freedom’. The role may give the opportunity to work on client site, from the office, in shared workspaces or from home as necessary. We pride ourselves on listening to each other’s aspirations and accommodating wherever possible.

The Opportunity

Roke is a leading technology & engineering company with clients spanning National Security, Defence, and Intelligence areas. We work alongside our customers to solve their complex and unique challenges. As a member of the Security Team working on a large Defence programme, your day will be diverse, involved, and rewarding.

You will work with Security SMEs, the Technical Project Manager, and the Lead Solution Architect to establish Security first principles within the Initial Security Architecture for our Defence business unit.

Key responsibilities include:

• Producing High-level Security Architecture and design documents for various projects
• Acting as the Security SME to customer or Roke Project Managers and Technical Leads, ensuring solutions adhere to MOD security policy
• Coordinating Security Risk Analysis and Management activities, including maintaining the security risk register and managing Risk Balance Cases
• Developing Security Architectural diagrams
• Producing and maintaining security documentation such as Secure by Design Documentation, Security Management Plans, Security Operating Procedures, and Security Cases
• Supporting the team lead in developing and deploying cyber services
• Identifying and capturing project and programme Security Risks

Why We Want You

The role requires extensive experience, including but not limited to:

• Delivering cross-cutting Engineering; Security Architectures
• Providing security assurance services supporting Defence Digital, DE&S, or Strategic Command
• Supporting MOD projects following JSP 604 / 453 and JSP 440 methodologies, including Secure by Design (SbD)

Knowledge of the following is also necessary:

• Defence CIS, Land Tactical CIS, pan-Government, and NATO CIS services
• MOD Equipment in service and upcoming releases within 5 years
• MOD Secure by Design
• NIST 800-53 and CSF Framework

Beneficial but not essential knowledge includes:

• EA Sparks and Archimate standards
• TOGAF enterprise architecture standard
• ITIL service-oriented architecture approach
• Cyber Security Qualifications such as CISSP, ISSAP, CGRC
• Strong communication skills, able to convey security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Understanding of security technologies used by Defence and their vulnerabilities

Why You Should Join Us

We offer a competitive salary and flexible benefits covering health, wellbeing, savings, protection, leisure, and entertainment. Our community groups foster idea sharing and passion for tools, technologies, and techniques.

We are committed to Equal Opportunity, Diversity, and Inclusion. Our environment is friendly, creative, and supportive of a diverse workforce and those with additional needs.

Security Information

Due to the position's nature, you must be willing and eligible to achieve SC clearance. You should be a British Citizen and have resided in the UK for the last 5 years.