Senior Technical Architect

DWP Digital; Blackpool; Hybrid; GBP 57,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

A government tech department seeks a Senior Technical Architect to lead encryption services that protect citizen data. This role requires expertise in IAM and encryption, with responsibilities including modernising platforms and collaborating with engineers. You will work in a hybrid model with a pay range of up to £83,917. Benefits include generous holidays and a robust pension, along with a culture of inclusivity and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working

Interest-free loans for commuting

Professional development opportunities

Sports and social activities

Qualifications

• Expertise in IAM, MFA, RBAC, and SSO technologies.
• Deep knowledge of encryption & cryptography (SSL/TLS, PKI, VPNs).
• Experience designing architectures across cloud and hybrid environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural direction for encryption services.
• Collaborate with teams to design secure solutions.
• Modernise legacy platforms and drive cloud migration.

Skills

IAM expertise

deep knowledge of encryption

proven architecture design experience

agile/waterfall methodologies

lead technical design

Job description

Senior Technical Architect (Solutions)

Pay of £57,946 plus a Government Digital and Data Allowance of up to £25,971. Benefits include 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance.

Join DWP Digital and lead the architectural direction for encryption services that protect millions of citizens' data every day. You'll modernise legacy platforms, drive cloud migration, and embed automation to deliver resilience and efficiency.

As a Senior Architect, you will work at the heart of our Identity & Encryption team, collaborating with engineers and security experts to design solutions that are secure, scalable, and aligned with government strategy.

DWP Digital with Purpose.

We are looking for a Senior Technical Architect to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital.

We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives.

DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work, and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people.

The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us.

What skills, knowledge and experience will you need?

• Expertise in IAM (Identity & Access Management), MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication), RBAC (Role-based Access Control), and SSO (Single-Sign On) technologies
• Deep knowledge of encryption & cryptography (SSL/TLS, PKI, VPNs)
• Proven experience designing architectures across on-prem, cloud, and hybrid environments
• Architecture design working with project delivery teams within agile, waterfall and hybrid environments throughout the lifecycle (from concept to go-live)
• Ability to lead technical design, mentor teams, and translate business needs into secure solutions

You and your role

You will be a strategic thinker with deep technical expertise and a passion for secure, scalable solutions. In this role, you will lead the design and delivery of encryption services that protect sensitive data and underpin critical government systems working across cloud and hybrid environments, modernising legacy platforms and introducing automation to drive efficiency.

Your days will be spent collaborating with architects, engineers, and security specialists to shape solutions that meet complex business needs while aligning with DWP's transformation goals. The ability to mentor others, influence stakeholders, and translate requirements into robust technical designs will make you a key contributor in our mission to deliver world-class digital services.

Your impact? Millions of people rely on DWP services every day – your work ensures they can access them securely and confidently.

Details. Wages. Perks.

Location: You will join us in one of our digital hubs in Blackpool, Leeds or Manchester, whichever is most convenient for you.

Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model – you will spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub.

Pay: We offer pay up to £83,917. That's £57,946 salary plus a Government Digital and Data Allowance of up to £25,971 subject to our assessment of your capability at interview.

Pension: You will get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, up to £16,786 per year.

Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You will also get all the usual public holidays.

We have a broad benefits package built around your work‑life balance which includes:

• Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies
• Time off volunteering and charitable giving
• Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP'
• Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more
• Interest‑free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference
• Sports and social activities
• Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities.

And we have an award-winning environment and culture:

• DWP has been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards
• Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024
• Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025
• Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards

Process

We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages:

• Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There will be full instructions when you click through.
• Interview: a single stage interview online.

Click APPLY for more information and to start your application.