Are you ready to take the lead in protecting the digital infrastructure of one of the largest government departments? Step into a pivotal role where your expertise in cybersecurity can make a real difference.

As a Lead Cyber Security Architect at the Home Office, you will help safeguard critical public services relied on by millions. Working within an innovative and collaborative team, you will lead the design of secure, scalable systems that support vital national operations. This is a chance to influence strategy, guide senior stakeholders, and shape the future of digital security in government. You will have the opportunity to shape the future of security across one or more portfolios worth hundreds of millions of pounds.

If you are a skilled communicator, a trusted mentor, and a forward-thinking architect with a passion for protecting what matters most, we would love to hear from you.

What you will do

• Defining Security Architecture Strategy: Lead the vision for secure architecture across a major portfolio, setting clear patterns and reusable templates aligned with the Principal Security Architect’s strategy.
• Driving High-Risk Project Success: Conduct thorough architecture reviews for high-risk projects, offering actionable recommendations and ensuring security risks are addressed at every stage.
• Championing Proactive Risk Management: Take ownership of emerging threats and model risks using industry-standard frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, STRIDE), then translate these risks into clear, implementable solutions.
• Ensuring Seamless Security Controls: Advise on security solutions for hybrid and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, serverless), balancing usability, cost, and compliance.
• Mentoring & Knowledge Sharing: Provide coaching and guidance to SEO Security Architects, promoting a culture of continuous learning, development, and excellence within the team.
• Building Relationships with Key Stakeholders: Engage with senior leaders across technology, policy, and operations to ensure security considerations are communicated effectively and drive consensus.
• Leading Strategic Initiatives: Stay ahead of the curve by scanning the horizon for emerging threats, regulatory changes, and innovative tooling, and advising on their timely adoption.

What you will bring

• Proven Leadership in Secure Architecture: You will have a track record of creating or validating secure architectures for large-scale, high-risk services using recognised frameworks such as SABSA, TOGAF, or NCSC.
• Expert in Risk-Based Decision Making: You are highly skilled in assessing risk, articulating security controls, and selecting proportionate, cost-effective solutions (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS controls).
• Technical Expertise: Hands-on knowledge of cloud security, IAM, container & API security, network segmentation, encryption, and DevSecOps toolchains. You can break down complex vulnerabilities and explain them to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Effective Communicator: You can engage and influence senior stakeholders across the C-suite and delivery teams, adapting your style to ensure security is understood in business terms.
• Mentorship and Governance: Experience mentoring security architects/engineers and leading architecture review boards or design assurance activities.
• A Collaborative Team Player: You thrive in an environment where you work closely with a diverse group of professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, learning, and growth.

Qualifications:

• It is essential to have one of the following ; CISA, CISSP, CISM, or CIA.

Additional Information

This role requires SC clearance. To meet national security vetting requirements, you typically need to have been resident in the UK for at least three years. Unfortunately, we cannot offer sponsorship.

Your CV and Personal Statement will both be assessed. Your Personal Statement should clearly evidence your experience against the essential skills, using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result). Make full use of the word count to create a comprehensive and compelling application. STAR – https://lnkd.in/gs8mx4WN

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