Senior Security Architect — Lead Secure-by-Design at Scale

DWP Digital; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Great work-life balance

Pension contributions 28.97%

Career development opportunities

Job summary

DWP Digital in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Security Architect to provide expert leadership across the Corporate Centre Services function. You will apply secure-by-design principles, enterprise architecture expertise and cloud security knowledge to influence strategic decisions and guide multidisciplinary teams.

You will lead the development of secure, resilient architectures from discovery through live service, mentoring colleagues and shaping standards, roadmaps and reusable

Qualifications

• Experience operating as a Security Architect within large complex organisations, developing secure solutions that align with enterprise architecture strategies and long-term business objectives.
• Strong expertise in cyber security risk management and threat mitigation with experience identifying vulnerabilities, assessing risks and implementing effective security controls to protect critical services and data.
• Knowledge of identity and access management technologies and security protocols, with experience applying security principles across modern digital and cloud-based environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence decision-making, provide expert security guidance and develop capability across multidisciplinary teams and architecture communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on secure solution design, risk assessment and vulnerability management across digital services.
• Lead collaboration with Architects, Engineers and Design Authority to ensure secure delivery.
• Develop resilient architectures from discovery through live service while balancing user needs and business priorities.
• Produce security architecture artefacts and documentation to support governance and assurance activities.
• Mentor colleagues and strengthen capability across the architecture and security communities.

Skills

Security architecture

Cyber risk management

IAM technologies

Stakeholder engagement

Education

CISSP qualification

Master’s degree in information security

Job description

DWP Digital in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Security Architect to provide expert leadership across the Corporate Centre Services function. You will apply secure-by-design principles, enterprise architecture expertise and cloud security knowledge to influence strategic decisions and guide multidisciplinary teams.

You will lead the development of secure, resilient architectures from discovery through live service, mentoring colleagues and shaping standards, roadmaps and reusable