Senior Cyber Security Architect

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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 £42,700

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.