Senior Cyber Security Architect

We are looking to recruit a high performing individual to join AWE Cyber Security team as a Senior Cyber Security Architectural Lead. The successful applicant will be required to contribute effectively and efficiently as a key part of the system that protects AWE's material, information, and assets today and for the future

Location - Reading area

Salary from GBP42,700

AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) offers an attractive array of benefits which include:

• Market leading contributory pension scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement (270 hours a year including bank holidays, plus every other Friday off)
• Flexible working hours
• Salary sacrifice scheme
• Consideration for either full time or part time hours. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time
• Relocation package available (terms and conditions apply)

  Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

  • Supporting the development of Cyber Capability
  • Providing technical security input to information system designs
  • Maintaining awareness of industry developments for Cyber Security Capability and making recommendations for adoption where appropriate
  • Reviewing and contributing to high- and low-level solution designs, achieving compliance with overall security architecture, achievement of security requirements and overall efficacy of the security features and tools.
  • Identification, management, and mitigation of security vulnerabilities in the delivery of your project(s) to minimise the risks to AWE, including use of IT Health Check and Vulnerability Assessments as required.
  • Advising AWE managers and producing recommendations for the implementation of security controls.
  • Assessing the performance and effectiveness of security elements as directed and advising of potential solutions where corrective action and improvements are needed.
  • The Company may require you to fulfil any other reasonable duties aligned to your position from time to time in line with business needs.

    You Will Need:

    • Experience of working in highly secure environment (primarily office based)
    • Experience of applying security concepts relating to complex enterprise solutions
    • Experience of cloud architecture
    • Previous experience of Security Assurance and Security Architecture
    • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or equivalent
    • Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to communicate at all levels
    • Proven ability to work across multiple teams simultaneously
    • An understanding of how to deliver successfully in a regulated environment

      All Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role.