Senior Security Architect - Identity & Trust (Hybrid)

DWP Digital; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK government digital service seeks a Senior Security Architect to lead security efforts across identity verification projects. This role involves shaping user access for millions and ensuring robust security measures. Required skills include expertise in security architecture, application security, and cloud technologies. Benefits include competitive pay up to £83,917, a generous pension with 28.97% employer contribution, and opportunities for professional growth in a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

28.97% employer pension contributions

Flexible working hours

Generous leave package

Professional development opportunities

Discounts and savings on shopping and activities

Qualifications

• Experience in enterprise‑scale IT in a Security Architect role within a large organization.
• Strong understanding of network protocols like TCP/IP and experience securing infrastructure.
• A solid foundation in cloud developments and CI/CD practices.

Responsibilities

• Shape the security foundations for user identity verification in digital public services.
• Influence long-term identity solutions for secure access and trust.
• Drive secure‑by‑default thinking across teams.

Skills

Security architecture design

Application and Cloud Security

Network Security

Threat analysis and mitigation

Encryption & Cryptography

AuthN/AuthZ technologies

Cloud-native technologies

Education

CISSP certification or Masters in Information Security

Tools

SIEM

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

GitLab

Job description

A major UK government digital service seeks a Senior Security Architect to lead security efforts across identity verification projects. This role involves shaping user access for millions and ensuring robust security measures. Required skills include expertise in security architecture, application security, and cloud technologies. Benefits include competitive pay up to £83,917, a generous pension with 28.97% employer contribution, and opportunities for professional growth in a hybrid working environment.