Lead Security Architect

FCDO Services

MK19 7BH

Our Digital and Data technology team are at the forefront of digital innovation. They provide best in-class solutions for our clients, helping to shape and support a data driven future for UK government. Whether it's creating bespoke, secure software, offering programme and application support or moving an entire embassy's servers to a Cloud platform. No matter the task, they are on hand to support. Now, you've got the opportunity to join them. Being a Lead Security Architect within the Cyber Security department means you'll be steering architecture and security decisions during a period of significant innovation and change driven by emerging cyber threats and the rise of Cloud and AI technologies. The role will have you working across diverse departments, business processes and large programmes of work - all while you identify potential security information risks associated with the acquisition, implementation and use of technologies. Keeping your focus on monitoring and mitigating risk, you'll recommend controls, audit tests - while also providing input on the development of security policies, system development lifecycles, secure coding practices, risk assessments, governance requirements and architecture for both FCDO Services and its customers. Your leadership skills will help you thrive here. You'll be responsible for leading, coaching and developing a team of Security Information Risk Advisors - fostering a culture that supports high performance and continuous improvement. If you encounter a security breach, you will be the first to come up with solutions rooted in prevention and learning to foster a culture of continual improvement - guiding and advising management and promoting security awareness across the organisation at every step.

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Lead Security Architect - Hanslope

Hanslope

You're a born leader. Engaging, motivating and full of knowledge, you'll bring your excellent interpersonal and communication skills to every task you undertake. On a personal as well as professional level, you'll be organised, collaborative, proactive and decisive - which translates to delivering at pace and to deadline. This is an exciting and varied role where you'll play a vital part in keeping the nation safe and secure, all while continuing to grow and develop your own expertise.

You'll bring extensive knowledge of technical and security tools and techniques - supported with an IS-related qualification at NVQ Level 6 or equivalent. You'll also be well-versed in everything from analysing proposals, technical documentation and designs, processes and practices to identifying security information and cyber vulnerabilities and risks - owing to the experience you've gained through previous roles.

454020

£48,801 - £50,270

Alongside your salary of £48,801, FCDO Services contributes £14,137 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Learning and development tailored to your role. Annual leave starting at 25 days. A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity. A Civil Service pension. Free shuttle bus available between central Milton Keynes and Hanslope Park 9 days per annum public and privilege days

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You're a born leader. Engaging, motivating and full of knowledge, you'll bring your excellent interpersonal and communication skills to every task you undertake. On a personal as well as professional level, you'll be organised, collaborative, proactive and decisive - which translates to delivering at pace and to deadline. This is an exciting and varied role where you'll play a vital part in keeping the nation safe and secure, all while continuing to grow and develop your own expertise.

You'll bring extensive knowledge of technical and security tools and techniques - supported with an IS-related qualification at NVQ Level 6 or equivalent. You'll also be well-versed in everything from analysing proposals, technical documentation and designs, processes and practices to identifying security information and cyber vulnerabilities and risks - owing to the experience you've gained through previous roles.

Our Digital and Data technology team are at the forefront of digital innovation. They provide best in-class solutions for our clients, helping to shape and support a data driven future for UK government. Whether it's creating bespoke, secure software, offering programme and application support or moving an entire embassy's servers to a Cloud platform. No matter the task, they are on hand to support. Now, you've got the opportunity to join them. Being a Lead Security Architect within the Cyber Security department means you'll be steering architecture and security decisions during a period of significant innovation and change driven by emerging cyber threats and the rise of Cloud and AI technologies. The role will have you working across diverse departments, business processes and large programmes of work - all while you identify potential security information risks associated with the acquisition, implementation and use of technologies. Keeping your focus on monitoring and mitigating
risk, you'll recommend controls, audit tests - while also providing input on the development of security policies, system development lifecycles, secure coding practices, risk assessments, governance requirements and architecture for both FCDO Services and its customers. Your leadership skills will help you thrive here. You'll be responsible for leading, coaching and developing a team of Security Information Risk Advisors - fostering a culture that supports high performance and continuous improvement. If you encounter a security breach, you will be the first to come up with solutions rooted in prevention and learning to foster a culture of continual improvement - guiding and advising management and promoting security awareness across the organisation at every step.

Alongside your salary of £48,801, FCDO Services contributes £14,137 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Learning and development tailored to your role. Annual leave starting at 25 days. A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity. A Civil Service pension. Free shuttle bus available between central Milton Keynes and Hanslope Park 9 days per annum public and privilege days