Senior Enterprise Cyber Security Architect (9-Day Fortnight)

AWE plc; Aldermaston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

270 hours annual leave

Pension contribution 9-13%

Family policies: Maternity/Paternity

Professional development funding

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance (4x salary)

Discounts

Special Leave for volunteering

Job summary

Atomic Weapons Establishment is seeking an Enterprise Cyber Security Architect to join our security team near Reading. You will work with the Cyber Security Architecture Lead to deliver security roadmaps, reference architectures and design patterns across IT and OT systems.

The role requires CISSP or equivalent, a degree in CS or related field, and prior experience designing security controls for defence IT. Occasional travel and active security clearance are required.

Qualifications

• CISSP or equivalent certification is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or systems development, or relevant experience.
• Experience as a Security Architect or similar role designing security controls.
• Familiar with security demands of defence IT systems; willing to travel.

Responsibilities

• Understand business objectives, user needs, and security obligations as directed by the Cyber Security Architecture Lead.
• Contribute to security roadmaps, design patterns and reference architectures as directed by the Cyber Security Architecture Lead.
• Provide analysis of technical cyber risk and support security testing with Information Assurance.
• Contribute to the development of security artefacts and delivery of new capabilities.
• Promote high team performance and an inclusive environment with continuous improvement.
• Maintain high standards in environment, safety, security and quality.

Skills

CISSP

Security architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or systems development

Job description

Atomic Weapons Establishment is seeking an Enterprise Cyber Security Architect to join our security team near Reading. You will work with the Cyber Security Architecture Lead to deliver security roadmaps, reference architectures and design patterns across IT and OT systems.

The role requires CISSP or equivalent, a degree in CS or related field, and prior experience designing security controls for defence IT. Occasional travel and active security clearance are required.