Domain Security Architect — Flexible Hours & 9‑Day Fortnight

AWE plc; United States; Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Pension scheme

Life assurance (4 x annual salary)

Professional development funding

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Atomic Weapons Establishment is seeking a Domain Security Architect to design and maintain secure IT systems and networks across UK defence domains. The role requires translating business needs into secure, scalable solutions aligned with national security expectations and AWE roadmaps.

You will work with cross-functional teams, embed security across IT and OT, and travel as needed for overseas requirements.

Qualifications

• Degree and/or equivalent experience in IT, Engineering or Architecture.
• Experience in architecture or technical design roles.
• Ability to translate business requirements into high-quality technical solutions.
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams and governance processes.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain secure IT systems and networks across the domain.
• Embed security across IT services aligned to roadmaps and reference architectures.
• Analyse cyber risks and support security testing with Information Assurance.
• Develop artefacts to enhance the IT Architecture function.
• Promote high team performance and an inclusive environment.
• Uphold safety, security and quality standards.

Skills

Architecture design

Security governance

Stakeholder engagement

Threat modelling

Overseas travel

Education

Degree or equivalent in IT/Engineering/Architecture

Tools

Modelling tools

Job description

Atomic Weapons Establishment is seeking a Domain Security Architect to design and maintain secure IT systems and networks across UK defence domains. The role requires translating business needs into secure, scalable solutions aligned with national security expectations and AWE roadmaps.

You will work with cross-functional teams, embed security across IT and OT, and travel as needed for overseas requirements.