Data Architect - Hybrid - London - £70,000 A public-facing regulatory organisation is seeking an experienced Data Architect to support the design, governance, and evolution of its enterprise data landscape across Microsoft D365 and a modern medallion architecture. This role sits within the Digital Services team and plays a key part in shaping data models, ensuring data quality, and guiding the organisation toward a consistent, well-governed data future. The Role Designing conceptual and logical data models to support new projects and enhancements. Leading Data Architecture Assessments and applying the organisation's Data Architecture Framework. Maintaining and governing the enterprise data model, including taxonomy, ontology, lineage, and metadata. Championing good data architecture practices across the organisation. Requirements: Microsoft background (SSIS, Dataverse, sharepoint) Microsoft Azure and/or Fabric Understanding of transactional, Kimball and OBT methodologies Experience Proven experience in data architecture Demonstrable ability to translate business and technical requirements into robust data architecture solutions Experience designing transitional architectures and handling security considerations across architectural domains.
12/03/2026
Full time
Data Architect - Hybrid - London - £70,000 A public-facing regulatory organisation is seeking an experienced Data Architect to support the design, governance, and evolution of its enterprise data landscape across Microsoft D365 and a modern medallion architecture. This role sits within the Digital Services team and plays a key part in shaping data models, ensuring data quality, and guiding the organisation toward a consistent, well-governed data future. The Role Designing conceptual and logical data models to support new projects and enhancements. Leading Data Architecture Assessments and applying the organisation's Data Architecture Framework. Maintaining and governing the enterprise data model, including taxonomy, ontology, lineage, and metadata. Championing good data architecture practices across the organisation. Requirements: Microsoft background (SSIS, Dataverse, sharepoint) Microsoft Azure and/or Fabric Understanding of transactional, Kimball and OBT methodologies Experience Proven experience in data architecture Demonstrable ability to translate business and technical requirements into robust data architecture solutions Experience designing transitional architectures and handling security considerations across architectural domains.
Description Hello, we're Starling. We built a new kind of bank because we knew technology had the power to help people save, spend and manage their money in a new and transformative way. We're a fully licensed UK bank with the culture and spirit of a fast-moving, disruptive tech company. We're a bank, but better: fairer, easier to use and designed to demystify money for everyone. We employ more than 3,500 people across our London, Southampton, Cardiff and Manchester offices. As a Credit Analytics Lead in the Credit Risk team, you'll be a senior team member with previous credit experience. You'll work across all of Starling's portfolios (Mortgage, SME and unsecured) and all aspects of the lending journey, including underwriting/origination, portfolio management, portfolio analysis and Collections/Recoveries. If you're ambitious, inquisitive, proactive and want to learn more, we want to hear from you. Key responsibilities: Leading on data analytics within credit risk, providing timely analytics and insight on lending portfolios, leading investigations into areas of concern and challenge on all relevant 1st line lending activities from a credit risk perspective, covering the entire credit risk cycle across all lending products including organic and inorganic lending. Acting as an expert in credit risk across the full lending journey. Lead on the development, maintenance and monthly management of the Bank's credit risk appetite. Support due diligence on any 3rd party outsourcers and/or portfolio acquisitions. Support both 1LOD and 2LOD teams with key projects as required. Support the preparation and submission of reporting to credit committees through credit expertise and market insights. Support the development of the credit risk team through providing training and coaching to colleagues within the team. Driving best practice in the bank's approach to credit management on its lending activities. Requirements Substantial experience in credit risk, either in a second line environment or in a first line lending function with experience in credit assessment/risk. Specifically in a technical analytics roles (e.g. portfolio management, strategy or model development) Excellent attention to detail and an ability to identify trends, issues or opportunities from information to hand (both qualitative and quantitative). Data analytics background, preferably using Python / SQL (although evidencing transferable skills from other software (e.g. SAS) is acceptable. Technical and interpersonal skills, with an ability to articulate challenge, both verbally and in written reports and be challenged constructively. Understanding and experience in arrears, collections and recoveries for retail and / or SME lending products. Understanding and working knowledge of current and future regulations, e.g. CONC, MCOB Experienced in using Excel/Google Sheets, Word/Google Docs, Powerpoint/Google slides and preferably familiar with analytics tools such as Looker / Github / BigQuery . Organised, flexible and adaptable, with the ability to switch between tasks seamlessly. Proven and proactive self starter. Benefits 25 days holiday (plus take your public holiday allowance whenever works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing About us: You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway.We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Starling are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. When you provide us with this information, you are doing so at your own consent, with full knowledge that we will process this personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice. By submitting your application, you agree that Starling will collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. Our Privacy Notice explains what personal information we will process, where we will process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over our use of your personal information.
12/03/2026
Full time
Description Hello, we're Starling. We built a new kind of bank because we knew technology had the power to help people save, spend and manage their money in a new and transformative way. We're a fully licensed UK bank with the culture and spirit of a fast-moving, disruptive tech company. We're a bank, but better: fairer, easier to use and designed to demystify money for everyone. We employ more than 3,500 people across our London, Southampton, Cardiff and Manchester offices. As a Credit Analytics Lead in the Credit Risk team, you'll be a senior team member with previous credit experience. You'll work across all of Starling's portfolios (Mortgage, SME and unsecured) and all aspects of the lending journey, including underwriting/origination, portfolio management, portfolio analysis and Collections/Recoveries. If you're ambitious, inquisitive, proactive and want to learn more, we want to hear from you. Key responsibilities: Leading on data analytics within credit risk, providing timely analytics and insight on lending portfolios, leading investigations into areas of concern and challenge on all relevant 1st line lending activities from a credit risk perspective, covering the entire credit risk cycle across all lending products including organic and inorganic lending. Acting as an expert in credit risk across the full lending journey. Lead on the development, maintenance and monthly management of the Bank's credit risk appetite. Support due diligence on any 3rd party outsourcers and/or portfolio acquisitions. Support both 1LOD and 2LOD teams with key projects as required. Support the preparation and submission of reporting to credit committees through credit expertise and market insights. Support the development of the credit risk team through providing training and coaching to colleagues within the team. Driving best practice in the bank's approach to credit management on its lending activities. Requirements Substantial experience in credit risk, either in a second line environment or in a first line lending function with experience in credit assessment/risk. Specifically in a technical analytics roles (e.g. portfolio management, strategy or model development) Excellent attention to detail and an ability to identify trends, issues or opportunities from information to hand (both qualitative and quantitative). Data analytics background, preferably using Python / SQL (although evidencing transferable skills from other software (e.g. SAS) is acceptable. Technical and interpersonal skills, with an ability to articulate challenge, both verbally and in written reports and be challenged constructively. Understanding and experience in arrears, collections and recoveries for retail and / or SME lending products. Understanding and working knowledge of current and future regulations, e.g. CONC, MCOB Experienced in using Excel/Google Sheets, Word/Google Docs, Powerpoint/Google slides and preferably familiar with analytics tools such as Looker / Github / BigQuery . Organised, flexible and adaptable, with the ability to switch between tasks seamlessly. Proven and proactive self starter. Benefits 25 days holiday (plus take your public holiday allowance whenever works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing About us: You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway.We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Starling are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. When you provide us with this information, you are doing so at your own consent, with full knowledge that we will process this personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice. By submitting your application, you agree that Starling will collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. Our Privacy Notice explains what personal information we will process, where we will process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over our use of your personal information.
Cambridge University Press & Assessment
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Job Title: Technical Lead / Delivery Manager Salary: £50,900 - £68,000 Location: Cambridge/Hybrid ( 3 days per week in office) Contract: Permanent Hours: Full Time Play a pivotal role in shaping the Data landscape of our organisation. The Delivery Manager must a strong have a technical background as this role is a hands-on position that involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver enterprise-level solutions. You'll be responsible for planning, designing, building, securing, and monitoring innovative solutions We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. About the role The job holder is required to define and drive quality, consistency, and excellence in all aspects of Data Engineering within the Enterprise Data Teams with change control process and collaborative work. Mentor a team of developers/engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment. Provide technical expertise in the design, development, and implementation of complex software solutions. Takes responsibility for ensuring that the deliverables of the EDP Squads are managed in accordance with Cambridge Technologies standards, process, and documentation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and contribute to the overall technical strategy. Manage issues, risks, and dependencies, and ensure these are communicated and acknowledged effectively. Ensure the use of best practices, coding standards, and proper documentation in all technical deliverables. To translate business problems and opportunities into data engineering solutions Continually develops data engineering knowledge and skills so that they remain current in a fast-changing field. Identifies and manages risks and issues proactively with and on behalf of the team. This position has been classified as a hybrid role, requiring the selected candidate to typically spend 40-60% of their time collaborating and connecting face-to-face at their dedicated location. Aside from our hybrid principles, other flexible working requests will be considered from the first day of employment, including other work arrangements should you require adjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition. About You If you're a tech-savvy leader who thrives on solving complex challenges, this role is for you. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience. Proven experience in dev ops, software development, data engineering, or a similar role. Demonstrate data management and coding skills. Experience building complex data solutions, data integration processes and tools, data quality / testing data solutions and bug fixing. Excellent experience in AWS services, Big Data solutions and at least one of the following (Data integration, Serverless, Storage and database management, SAS application management). Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to lead technical discussions. Familiarity with agile methodologies and working in cross-functional squads. For a detailed job description, please refer to the link at the bottom of the advert on our careers site. We are a Disability Confident (DC) employer that is committed to equality and inclusion ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. The DC scheme's Offer of an Interview commitment applies to applicants who opt in, and disclose a disability or a long-term health condition, and best meet the minimum criteria for the role. In instances where interviewing all qualifying candidates is not practicable, we prioritise those who best meet the minimum criteria, as we would for applicants who do not have a disability or long-term health condition. C ambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for the sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to the gov.uk website for guidance to understand your own eligibility based on the role you are applying for. Rewards and benefits We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package , featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance Discretionary annual bonus Group personal pension scheme Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary Green travel schemes Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. We aim to support candidates by making our interview process clear and transparent. The closing date for all applications will be 15th March. We will review applications on an ongoing basis, and shortlisted candidates can expect interviews to take place during the campaign and or from 18th March. If you are shortlisted and progressed through the stages, you can expect: A 30-minute screening call with the Hiring Manager. First stage virtual interview via MS Teams. You will be provided with a brief to complete a presentation and technical questions in interview. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process due to a disability or a long-term health condition, there will be an opportunity for you to inform us via the online application form. We will do our best to accommodate your needs. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. We are committed to an equitable recruitment process. As such, applications must be submitted via our official online application procedure. Please refrain from sending your CV directly to our recruiters. If you experience technical difficulties or require additional support with submitting your online application, contact the Recruiter. Why join us Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You will belong to a collaborative team that is exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe - for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it is safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background. We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities. Documents Role - Technical Lead & Delivery Manager 2026 e.pdf (106.77 KB)
12/03/2026
Full time
Job Title: Technical Lead / Delivery Manager Salary: £50,900 - £68,000 Location: Cambridge/Hybrid ( 3 days per week in office) Contract: Permanent Hours: Full Time Play a pivotal role in shaping the Data landscape of our organisation. The Delivery Manager must a strong have a technical background as this role is a hands-on position that involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver enterprise-level solutions. You'll be responsible for planning, designing, building, securing, and monitoring innovative solutions We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. About the role The job holder is required to define and drive quality, consistency, and excellence in all aspects of Data Engineering within the Enterprise Data Teams with change control process and collaborative work. Mentor a team of developers/engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment. Provide technical expertise in the design, development, and implementation of complex software solutions. Takes responsibility for ensuring that the deliverables of the EDP Squads are managed in accordance with Cambridge Technologies standards, process, and documentation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and contribute to the overall technical strategy. Manage issues, risks, and dependencies, and ensure these are communicated and acknowledged effectively. Ensure the use of best practices, coding standards, and proper documentation in all technical deliverables. To translate business problems and opportunities into data engineering solutions Continually develops data engineering knowledge and skills so that they remain current in a fast-changing field. Identifies and manages risks and issues proactively with and on behalf of the team. This position has been classified as a hybrid role, requiring the selected candidate to typically spend 40-60% of their time collaborating and connecting face-to-face at their dedicated location. Aside from our hybrid principles, other flexible working requests will be considered from the first day of employment, including other work arrangements should you require adjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition. About You If you're a tech-savvy leader who thrives on solving complex challenges, this role is for you. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience. Proven experience in dev ops, software development, data engineering, or a similar role. Demonstrate data management and coding skills. Experience building complex data solutions, data integration processes and tools, data quality / testing data solutions and bug fixing. Excellent experience in AWS services, Big Data solutions and at least one of the following (Data integration, Serverless, Storage and database management, SAS application management). Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to lead technical discussions. Familiarity with agile methodologies and working in cross-functional squads. For a detailed job description, please refer to the link at the bottom of the advert on our careers site. We are a Disability Confident (DC) employer that is committed to equality and inclusion ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. The DC scheme's Offer of an Interview commitment applies to applicants who opt in, and disclose a disability or a long-term health condition, and best meet the minimum criteria for the role. In instances where interviewing all qualifying candidates is not practicable, we prioritise those who best meet the minimum criteria, as we would for applicants who do not have a disability or long-term health condition. C ambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for the sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to the gov.uk website for guidance to understand your own eligibility based on the role you are applying for. Rewards and benefits We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package , featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance Discretionary annual bonus Group personal pension scheme Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary Green travel schemes Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. We aim to support candidates by making our interview process clear and transparent. The closing date for all applications will be 15th March. We will review applications on an ongoing basis, and shortlisted candidates can expect interviews to take place during the campaign and or from 18th March. If you are shortlisted and progressed through the stages, you can expect: A 30-minute screening call with the Hiring Manager. First stage virtual interview via MS Teams. You will be provided with a brief to complete a presentation and technical questions in interview. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process due to a disability or a long-term health condition, there will be an opportunity for you to inform us via the online application form. We will do our best to accommodate your needs. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. We are committed to an equitable recruitment process. As such, applications must be submitted via our official online application procedure. Please refrain from sending your CV directly to our recruiters. If you experience technical difficulties or require additional support with submitting your online application, contact the Recruiter. Why join us Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You will belong to a collaborative team that is exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe - for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it is safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background. We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities. Documents Role - Technical Lead & Delivery Manager 2026 e.pdf (106.77 KB)
Location Bristol, London, Manchester About the job Job summary The Government Digital Service (GDS) is the digital centre of government. We are responsible for setting, leading and delivering the vision for a modern digital government. Our priorities are to drive a modern digital government, by: joining up public sector services harnessing the power of AI for the public good strengthening and extending our digital and data public infrastructure elevating leadership and investing in talent funding for outcomes and procuring for growth and innovation committing to transparency and driving accountability We are home to the Incubator for Artificial Intelligence (I.AI), the world-leading GOV.UK and at the forefront of coordinating the UK's geospatial strategy and activity. We lead the Government Digital and Data function and champion the work of digital teams across government. We're part of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and employ more than 1,000 people all over the UK, with hubs in Manchester, London and Bristol. The Information Security team at GDS protects the people, services and information used to deliver critical government digital infrastructure such as GOV.UK and One Login. We do this by supporting a secure software development lifecycle, setting and checking proportional organisation policies and building a positive, no-blame security culture across the organisation. The Government Digital Service is where talent translates into impact. From your first day, you'll be working with some of the world's most highly-skilled digital professionals, all contributing their knowledge to make change on a national scale. Join us for rewarding work that makes a difference across the UK. You'll solve some of the nation's highest-priority digital challenges, helping millions of people access services they need Job description lead cyber and information security risk management, assurance, and architectural advisory for major applications and digital services during alpha, beta, and early live phases deliver critical security assessments and IT Health Checks, providing expert assurance across portfolio projects, with a focus on SaaS tooling compliance against NCSC Cloud Security Principles facilitate and oversee Security Working Groups throughout all key development and deployment stages, ensuring risks are tracked, logged, and reported to the Head of Cyber Risk and Assurance, with actionable recommendations provided produce formal risk assessments and risk treatment plans (RTPs) for all digital services and associated tooling, ensuring robust protection in accordance with business risk appetite develop, review, and advise on Secure by Design policies/practices, including safe use of AI, secure coding, and regulatory compliance frameworks (e.g., OWASP, DPIA, GovAssure) coordinate cross-platform activities and enable secure delivery of new GDS services, including supporting incident management and continuous improvement of live service security practices routinely provide monthly (and ad-hoc) risk briefings to senior leaders, evidencing assurance, identifying risks outside tolerance, mapping exposure, and recommending mitigations and controls mentor and train digital service teams and wider Information Security staff, sharing best practices and building internal capability for risk assessment and management support implementation and ongoing usage of risk management tooling, ensuring all details are uploaded promptly and appropriately, such as the SureCloud risk register engage proactively with senior internal and external stakeholders, promoting security culture and enabling confident delivery aligned with organisational priorities future line management activities as the team grows Person specification demonstrable experience delivering high-quality, detailed cyber security risk assessments and assurance in large, fast moving, complex digital environments, ideally government or critical infrastructure in-depth understanding of cyber risk management, threat modelling, security architectural advice, and formal IT Health Checks, including experience with SaaS environments and cloud security principles experience interpreting and applying relevant cyber security standards, regulatory frameworks, and secure by design principles within a multi-disciplinary digital team a self-starter, using your considerable experience and skills to work independently and with confidence track record of building cross-functional relationships and leading multi-platform security initiatives, with the ability to brief, influence, and advise senior stakeholders strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, able to distil complex findings into actionable recommendations for non-technical and executive audiences evidence of personal commitment to continuous learning and sharing of best practices, with experience mentoring, coaching, or enabling capability-building in others ability to assess the implications and risks of emerging technologies (such as AI, SaaS, cloud services) and proactively recommend security interventions knowledge of Civil Service values: respect, collaboration, inclusivity, and commitment to public service, with a strong focus on organisational culture Indicative professional qualifications / accreditations relevant industry qualifications and accreditations e.g. , CISSP or hold a Master's Degree in a relevant discipline.
12/03/2026
Full time
Location Bristol, London, Manchester About the job Job summary The Government Digital Service (GDS) is the digital centre of government. We are responsible for setting, leading and delivering the vision for a modern digital government. Our priorities are to drive a modern digital government, by: joining up public sector services harnessing the power of AI for the public good strengthening and extending our digital and data public infrastructure elevating leadership and investing in talent funding for outcomes and procuring for growth and innovation committing to transparency and driving accountability We are home to the Incubator for Artificial Intelligence (I.AI), the world-leading GOV.UK and at the forefront of coordinating the UK's geospatial strategy and activity. We lead the Government Digital and Data function and champion the work of digital teams across government. We're part of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and employ more than 1,000 people all over the UK, with hubs in Manchester, London and Bristol. The Information Security team at GDS protects the people, services and information used to deliver critical government digital infrastructure such as GOV.UK and One Login. We do this by supporting a secure software development lifecycle, setting and checking proportional organisation policies and building a positive, no-blame security culture across the organisation. The Government Digital Service is where talent translates into impact. From your first day, you'll be working with some of the world's most highly-skilled digital professionals, all contributing their knowledge to make change on a national scale. Join us for rewarding work that makes a difference across the UK. You'll solve some of the nation's highest-priority digital challenges, helping millions of people access services they need Job description lead cyber and information security risk management, assurance, and architectural advisory for major applications and digital services during alpha, beta, and early live phases deliver critical security assessments and IT Health Checks, providing expert assurance across portfolio projects, with a focus on SaaS tooling compliance against NCSC Cloud Security Principles facilitate and oversee Security Working Groups throughout all key development and deployment stages, ensuring risks are tracked, logged, and reported to the Head of Cyber Risk and Assurance, with actionable recommendations provided produce formal risk assessments and risk treatment plans (RTPs) for all digital services and associated tooling, ensuring robust protection in accordance with business risk appetite develop, review, and advise on Secure by Design policies/practices, including safe use of AI, secure coding, and regulatory compliance frameworks (e.g., OWASP, DPIA, GovAssure) coordinate cross-platform activities and enable secure delivery of new GDS services, including supporting incident management and continuous improvement of live service security practices routinely provide monthly (and ad-hoc) risk briefings to senior leaders, evidencing assurance, identifying risks outside tolerance, mapping exposure, and recommending mitigations and controls mentor and train digital service teams and wider Information Security staff, sharing best practices and building internal capability for risk assessment and management support implementation and ongoing usage of risk management tooling, ensuring all details are uploaded promptly and appropriately, such as the SureCloud risk register engage proactively with senior internal and external stakeholders, promoting security culture and enabling confident delivery aligned with organisational priorities future line management activities as the team grows Person specification demonstrable experience delivering high-quality, detailed cyber security risk assessments and assurance in large, fast moving, complex digital environments, ideally government or critical infrastructure in-depth understanding of cyber risk management, threat modelling, security architectural advice, and formal IT Health Checks, including experience with SaaS environments and cloud security principles experience interpreting and applying relevant cyber security standards, regulatory frameworks, and secure by design principles within a multi-disciplinary digital team a self-starter, using your considerable experience and skills to work independently and with confidence track record of building cross-functional relationships and leading multi-platform security initiatives, with the ability to brief, influence, and advise senior stakeholders strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, able to distil complex findings into actionable recommendations for non-technical and executive audiences evidence of personal commitment to continuous learning and sharing of best practices, with experience mentoring, coaching, or enabling capability-building in others ability to assess the implications and risks of emerging technologies (such as AI, SaaS, cloud services) and proactively recommend security interventions knowledge of Civil Service values: respect, collaboration, inclusivity, and commitment to public service, with a strong focus on organisational culture Indicative professional qualifications / accreditations relevant industry qualifications and accreditations e.g. , CISSP or hold a Master's Degree in a relevant discipline.
Location This position can be based at either MOD Corsham, Westwells Road, Corsham, SN13 9NR, MOD Abbey Wood, Filton, Bristol, BS34 8J or MOD Main Building, Whitehall, London, SW1A 2HB. About the job Job summary The MOD's digital teams ensure we remain among the most technologically advanced Armed Forces in the world. We develop and lead in cutting-edge data science, automation, and cybersecurity solutions to protect the UK and its interests, at home and abroad. Our mission goes beyond the battlefield, by leading humanitarian efforts and driving innovation, that impacts lives across the globe. Watch our video to see what we do at Defence Digital! This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. Job description As Principal Technical Architect, you'll be the driving force behind defining and embedding architectural strategy, ensuring it's not only well-crafted but consistently delivered. In this leadership role, you'll influence, engage and advise teams (engineering and architecture), making enterprise-wide technology decisions that shape national capability. With a primary focus on apps, you'll address design, development, enterprise CI/CD, tooling and product selection, overseeing delivery when required. You'll also manage the architecture and migration to cloud-based providers, such as AWS, Azure and Oracle. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team in a senior leadership position, supporting our mission to provide strategic advantage and capability for Defence, through rapid and effective software delivery, based on clear prioritisation and agile practices. Responsibilities Set technical direction and make enterprise-level decisions on digital technologies, and product selections that drive integration and alignment with the overarching architectural vision and business requirements. Plan and deliver a prioritised schedule of work, using agile methodologies, securing agreement from stakeholders and ensuring all technical architecture artefacts are captured and maintained, within relevant repositories. Serve as a Service Assessor, evaluating internal and cross-government services to ensure compliance with the service standard and alignment with architectural principles. Promote re-use and scalability across Defence, driving integration by default and reducing duplicate technologies, to support sustainability and value for money. Lead, inspire and influence engineering and architecture teams to deliver high-quality outputs, aligned with strategic priorities. Role model and champion product and service delivery, using agile user centred design methodologies, helping Defence modernise its delivery practices. Person specification Please ensure that your CV and application meet the essential criteria below: We'd expect to see expertise in architectural tools (e.g., ArchiMate) and frameworks, such as design patterns, modelling languages and component building blocks, to support complex design, governance and stakeholder engagement. You'll be able to demonstrate a breadth of technical knowledge, enabling you to advise and challenge teams to find the best solutions for Defence. You'll have knowledge of data and security architecture and approaches to data storage and management. This role may also be suitable for individuals who have progressed into technical architecture from previous roles in software engineering or architecture, working in agile delivery teams. You'll need: Strong stakeholder management skills, able to build working relationships across diverse groups, influencing decisions and aligning outcomes with strategic goals. Adaptability and resilience, able to manage shifting priorities and guiding others to deliver at pace. Experience in leading, supporting, coaching and mentoring colleagues. A passion for security and technology and identifying and solving problems. Motivation, commitment and desire to continue to learn and develop. If not held already, opportunity may be provided to gain the following when in post: TOGAF certification Open Agile Architecture Practitioner Certification Additional information This post is eligible for a Digital Skills Allowance of up to £18,000 per annum. Eligibility for this allowance will be assessed at interview against 4 core technical skills only and reviewed annually in line with MOD policy. This position can be based at either MOD Corsham, Westwells Road, Corsham, SN13 9NR, MOD Abbey Wood, Filton, Bristol, BS34 8JH or MOD Main Building, Whitehall, London, SW1A 2HB. Work location will be agreed once the successful candidate has been selected. This job role may be suitable for hybrid working, which is an informal, non-contractual and voluntary arrangement, blending a balance of attendance in the workplace (your permanent duty station, which is based on business assessment of where the work is best done) and working from home as a personal choice (if the role is suitable for this). If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post. Dependent on the business need, there may be a requirement to travel to meetings within the UK (or potentially occasional overseas visits).
12/03/2026
Full time
Location This position can be based at either MOD Corsham, Westwells Road, Corsham, SN13 9NR, MOD Abbey Wood, Filton, Bristol, BS34 8J or MOD Main Building, Whitehall, London, SW1A 2HB. About the job Job summary The MOD's digital teams ensure we remain among the most technologically advanced Armed Forces in the world. We develop and lead in cutting-edge data science, automation, and cybersecurity solutions to protect the UK and its interests, at home and abroad. Our mission goes beyond the battlefield, by leading humanitarian efforts and driving innovation, that impacts lives across the globe. Watch our video to see what we do at Defence Digital! This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. Job description As Principal Technical Architect, you'll be the driving force behind defining and embedding architectural strategy, ensuring it's not only well-crafted but consistently delivered. In this leadership role, you'll influence, engage and advise teams (engineering and architecture), making enterprise-wide technology decisions that shape national capability. With a primary focus on apps, you'll address design, development, enterprise CI/CD, tooling and product selection, overseeing delivery when required. You'll also manage the architecture and migration to cloud-based providers, such as AWS, Azure and Oracle. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team in a senior leadership position, supporting our mission to provide strategic advantage and capability for Defence, through rapid and effective software delivery, based on clear prioritisation and agile practices. Responsibilities Set technical direction and make enterprise-level decisions on digital technologies, and product selections that drive integration and alignment with the overarching architectural vision and business requirements. Plan and deliver a prioritised schedule of work, using agile methodologies, securing agreement from stakeholders and ensuring all technical architecture artefacts are captured and maintained, within relevant repositories. Serve as a Service Assessor, evaluating internal and cross-government services to ensure compliance with the service standard and alignment with architectural principles. Promote re-use and scalability across Defence, driving integration by default and reducing duplicate technologies, to support sustainability and value for money. Lead, inspire and influence engineering and architecture teams to deliver high-quality outputs, aligned with strategic priorities. Role model and champion product and service delivery, using agile user centred design methodologies, helping Defence modernise its delivery practices. Person specification Please ensure that your CV and application meet the essential criteria below: We'd expect to see expertise in architectural tools (e.g., ArchiMate) and frameworks, such as design patterns, modelling languages and component building blocks, to support complex design, governance and stakeholder engagement. You'll be able to demonstrate a breadth of technical knowledge, enabling you to advise and challenge teams to find the best solutions for Defence. You'll have knowledge of data and security architecture and approaches to data storage and management. This role may also be suitable for individuals who have progressed into technical architecture from previous roles in software engineering or architecture, working in agile delivery teams. You'll need: Strong stakeholder management skills, able to build working relationships across diverse groups, influencing decisions and aligning outcomes with strategic goals. Adaptability and resilience, able to manage shifting priorities and guiding others to deliver at pace. Experience in leading, supporting, coaching and mentoring colleagues. A passion for security and technology and identifying and solving problems. Motivation, commitment and desire to continue to learn and develop. If not held already, opportunity may be provided to gain the following when in post: TOGAF certification Open Agile Architecture Practitioner Certification Additional information This post is eligible for a Digital Skills Allowance of up to £18,000 per annum. Eligibility for this allowance will be assessed at interview against 4 core technical skills only and reviewed annually in line with MOD policy. This position can be based at either MOD Corsham, Westwells Road, Corsham, SN13 9NR, MOD Abbey Wood, Filton, Bristol, BS34 8JH or MOD Main Building, Whitehall, London, SW1A 2HB. Work location will be agreed once the successful candidate has been selected. This job role may be suitable for hybrid working, which is an informal, non-contractual and voluntary arrangement, blending a balance of attendance in the workplace (your permanent duty station, which is based on business assessment of where the work is best done) and working from home as a personal choice (if the role is suitable for this). If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post. Dependent on the business need, there may be a requirement to travel to meetings within the UK (or potentially occasional overseas visits).
Location This role is available on a remote, hybrid, or office basis. Initially, all DBS employees' contracts are office-based at one of our two sites (Liverpool and Darlington). Employees can apply for remote or hybrid work from day one. If approved, the arrangement will start after six months for transfers from Home Office or after completing probation for new joiners. Requests will be considered based on business needs and role requirements. Informal hybrid working arrangements are also available from day one, subject to business needs and role requirements and will be discussed further following any job offer. About the job Job summary As a Lead Technical Architect operating within the solution space and owning the technology/applications domain you have an important role to support the business deliver successful outcomes. DBS operates a complex technical and commercial environment with the challenge of aged legacy systems, hybrid hosting and multiple suppliers and is on a transformation journey over the course of the next two years to transition from these legacy services to modular, proprietary SaaS and cloud-based solutions, which includes the migration to new Case Management, CRM, Matching, Security Services e.g. SOCaaS, Document Management, Digital Evidence Management, Redaction, Bundling and other supporting technologies or services including those presented internally and externally to suppliers or citizens where data and information is at the heart of everything we do. In addition to this, the Lead Technical Architect will support the technology directorate and other Architects in keeping abreast of new emerging technologies that support this transformation, working closely with business, commercial and other counterparts across the organisation. The Lead Technical Architect will support the Chief Architect and other Lead Architects as part this journey as well as managing change within the extant legacy systems and ensuring that the vision aligns to and facilitates the delivery of the DBS Business Strategy, deploying all necessary tools and techniques accordingly, as well as identifying and articulating technology led transformation opportunities. The Lead Technical Architect works with service, delivery teams, projects, planners and designers to take an early view of how they can identify and implement the best solutions to deliver business change and achieve Departmental objectives. This solution implementation will be aligned to the architecture vision and principles, and the Lead Technical Architect will be comfortable working within agile and waterfall methodologies as well as navigating hybrid scenarios across the two disciplines. At this level the Technical Architect will typically lead a project strand (including parallel streams), a medium size project delivery area or the technical discipline of the development capability within an agile product and service delivery team. Job description The key responsibilities of the Lead Technical Architect are to: Provide technical leadership in a multi-team environment and using varied solution development lifecycles. Challenge entrenched practices Define clearly as-is and to-be architectures proportionate to the requirements of the team and environment. Be responsible for leading the technical design of systems and services, justifying and communicating design decisions Assure other services and system quality, ensuring the technical work fits into the broader strategy for government Explore the benefits of cross-government alignment where feasible Support the development of architectural patterns and roadmaps specific to the projects or services being worked on Contribute to reference architecture models and repository. Provide effective impact assessment of change proposals. Ensure projects and programmes are compliant with strategy and architecture. Assess and communicate the value of the project/programme architecture. In delivering these responsibilities you will be expected to: Build effective relations and engagement with senior management. Provide or oversee the provision of effective technical advice to multiple teams ensuring that solutions adhere to accepted architectural principles. Articulate to a professional standard complex technical idea in clear, informative and accessible language, tailored as necessary for the intended audience. Utilise appropriate methods, techniques and tools for planning, organising, resourcing, directing, co-ordinating and monitoring ongoing activities. Person specification Proven experience in developing and implementing technical architecture and design strategies in a multi supplier environment. Experience of designing, Integrating and managing scalable, secure and efficient architectures for SaaS applications Experience of working in large transformation programmes, specifically moving from legacy technology to leading edge solutions Experience across physical and cloud-based architectures and across multiple operating system platforms. Experience of application deployments in Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure as well as DevOps-type environments Experience of the creation and maintenance of secure architectures, designs and plans encompassing the securing of data at rest and in transit, access controls (RBAC) and multi-factor authentication (MFA) Proven ability to undertake detailed analysis of technical designs and provide the business with assurance of supplier designs and proposals. Capable of leading VFM challenges of technical proposals and manage technical interdependencies within a project/programme. Experience of supporting Architecture Teams or the Chief Architect in the delivery of the architecture vision and IT strategy. Experience of CI/CD pipelines and testing Essential Experience Significant experience of working autonomously within or in support of an Architectural discipline A proven track record of using IS and IT for commercial benefit. Experience of using standard industry Enterprise Architecture frameworks. Experience of working in agile teams supporting rapid solution delivery in cloud-based environments. Experience of using architecture repository and architecture modeling tools to ensure the control and benefit maximization of infrastructure architecture. Experience of delivering secure and robust solutions, contributing effectively to all security accreditation activities. Desirable Experience A good understanding of industry best practice in the use of IS/IT enabled business change. A sound knowledge and application of architecture in a government or regulated environment. Previous experience or background of working within, or on, secure UK based contracts Background in Agile or Hybrid development lifecycles Demonstrable experience of using industry standard modelling techniques e.g. ArchiMate 2.0 or EA Sparx Other Role Requirements UK based for at least 5 years and able to meet the minimum criteria to apply for, or obtain Government Security Check (SC) clearance required to perform the role. You should also be willing to undergo Non Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV) Level 3, as NPPV3 clearance may be required when in post. Desirable Qualification TOGAF 9/10
12/03/2026
Full time
Location This role is available on a remote, hybrid, or office basis. Initially, all DBS employees' contracts are office-based at one of our two sites (Liverpool and Darlington). Employees can apply for remote or hybrid work from day one. If approved, the arrangement will start after six months for transfers from Home Office or after completing probation for new joiners. Requests will be considered based on business needs and role requirements. Informal hybrid working arrangements are also available from day one, subject to business needs and role requirements and will be discussed further following any job offer. About the job Job summary As a Lead Technical Architect operating within the solution space and owning the technology/applications domain you have an important role to support the business deliver successful outcomes. DBS operates a complex technical and commercial environment with the challenge of aged legacy systems, hybrid hosting and multiple suppliers and is on a transformation journey over the course of the next two years to transition from these legacy services to modular, proprietary SaaS and cloud-based solutions, which includes the migration to new Case Management, CRM, Matching, Security Services e.g. SOCaaS, Document Management, Digital Evidence Management, Redaction, Bundling and other supporting technologies or services including those presented internally and externally to suppliers or citizens where data and information is at the heart of everything we do. In addition to this, the Lead Technical Architect will support the technology directorate and other Architects in keeping abreast of new emerging technologies that support this transformation, working closely with business, commercial and other counterparts across the organisation. The Lead Technical Architect will support the Chief Architect and other Lead Architects as part this journey as well as managing change within the extant legacy systems and ensuring that the vision aligns to and facilitates the delivery of the DBS Business Strategy, deploying all necessary tools and techniques accordingly, as well as identifying and articulating technology led transformation opportunities. The Lead Technical Architect works with service, delivery teams, projects, planners and designers to take an early view of how they can identify and implement the best solutions to deliver business change and achieve Departmental objectives. This solution implementation will be aligned to the architecture vision and principles, and the Lead Technical Architect will be comfortable working within agile and waterfall methodologies as well as navigating hybrid scenarios across the two disciplines. At this level the Technical Architect will typically lead a project strand (including parallel streams), a medium size project delivery area or the technical discipline of the development capability within an agile product and service delivery team. Job description The key responsibilities of the Lead Technical Architect are to: Provide technical leadership in a multi-team environment and using varied solution development lifecycles. Challenge entrenched practices Define clearly as-is and to-be architectures proportionate to the requirements of the team and environment. Be responsible for leading the technical design of systems and services, justifying and communicating design decisions Assure other services and system quality, ensuring the technical work fits into the broader strategy for government Explore the benefits of cross-government alignment where feasible Support the development of architectural patterns and roadmaps specific to the projects or services being worked on Contribute to reference architecture models and repository. Provide effective impact assessment of change proposals. Ensure projects and programmes are compliant with strategy and architecture. Assess and communicate the value of the project/programme architecture. In delivering these responsibilities you will be expected to: Build effective relations and engagement with senior management. Provide or oversee the provision of effective technical advice to multiple teams ensuring that solutions adhere to accepted architectural principles. Articulate to a professional standard complex technical idea in clear, informative and accessible language, tailored as necessary for the intended audience. Utilise appropriate methods, techniques and tools for planning, organising, resourcing, directing, co-ordinating and monitoring ongoing activities. Person specification Proven experience in developing and implementing technical architecture and design strategies in a multi supplier environment. Experience of designing, Integrating and managing scalable, secure and efficient architectures for SaaS applications Experience of working in large transformation programmes, specifically moving from legacy technology to leading edge solutions Experience across physical and cloud-based architectures and across multiple operating system platforms. Experience of application deployments in Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure as well as DevOps-type environments Experience of the creation and maintenance of secure architectures, designs and plans encompassing the securing of data at rest and in transit, access controls (RBAC) and multi-factor authentication (MFA) Proven ability to undertake detailed analysis of technical designs and provide the business with assurance of supplier designs and proposals. Capable of leading VFM challenges of technical proposals and manage technical interdependencies within a project/programme. Experience of supporting Architecture Teams or the Chief Architect in the delivery of the architecture vision and IT strategy. Experience of CI/CD pipelines and testing Essential Experience Significant experience of working autonomously within or in support of an Architectural discipline A proven track record of using IS and IT for commercial benefit. Experience of using standard industry Enterprise Architecture frameworks. Experience of working in agile teams supporting rapid solution delivery in cloud-based environments. Experience of using architecture repository and architecture modeling tools to ensure the control and benefit maximization of infrastructure architecture. Experience of delivering secure and robust solutions, contributing effectively to all security accreditation activities. Desirable Experience A good understanding of industry best practice in the use of IS/IT enabled business change. A sound knowledge and application of architecture in a government or regulated environment. Previous experience or background of working within, or on, secure UK based contracts Background in Agile or Hybrid development lifecycles Demonstrable experience of using industry standard modelling techniques e.g. ArchiMate 2.0 or EA Sparx Other Role Requirements UK based for at least 5 years and able to meet the minimum criteria to apply for, or obtain Government Security Check (SC) clearance required to perform the role. You should also be willing to undergo Non Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV) Level 3, as NPPV3 clearance may be required when in post. Desirable Qualification TOGAF 9/10
Location Cheltenham, London, Manchester About the job Job summary About Us GCHQ is the nation's intelligence, cyber and security agency. We work to make the UK the safest place to live and work online; connect the national security community securely; and provide insights and counter threats through SIGINT and effects. Our people work closely with MI5 and MI6 as well as defence, international, and industry partners across a variety of locations, with major hubs in Cheltenham, London and Manchester as well as other sites in the UK and overseas. We live by the values of ingenuity, integrity, impact and teamwork as we work to keep the UK safe, resilient and prosperous in an uncertain world. A role with us means you will do unique and challenging work in a supportive environment, making a meaningful difference to national security. Job description About the Role The UK Intelligence Community (UKIC) is seeking an outstanding Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead cyber security and information governance across some of the nation's most sensitive missions. Accountable to the UKIC Infosec Director, this is one of the most high-profile technical leadership roles in government, shaping the strategic direction of information security to protect the UK against the most capable and persistent adversaries. The successful candidate will ensure operational resilience and secure innovation in support of national intelligence objectives, delivering results in a highly complex and rapidly evolving environment. As CISO, you will work with colleagues to set and implement the organisation's cyber and information security strategy, striking the right balance between capability, acceptable risk and technological progress. You will integrate security governance into a complex set of cross agency organisational decision-making, forums ensuring that information risks are managed effectively and proportionately, and that security is embedded at every level. This includes advising executive boards and senior leaders on the potential implications of major programmes, and guiding the organisations in safely embracing innovation and digital transformation. You will be responsible for designing and leading the UKIC's end-to-end risk management framework. This includes defining and tracking cybersecurity KPIs, producing regular reports for senior stakeholders, conducting organisation-wide risk assessments and overseeing vulnerability management to ensure compliance with relevant frameworks. You will be responsible for designing incident response and business continuity strategies and ensuring they are implemented by business areas. Your leadership will be central to developing sustainable security budgets and resourcing strategies that ensure capabilities remain strong in the face of emerging threats. This role demands exceptional communication skills and the ability to influence at the highest levels of government. You must be confident presenting complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, including boards, ministers and cross-government stakeholders. You will draw on significant experience delivering robust security strategies in complex organisations and demonstrate deep knowledge of cyber threat landscapes, risk management practices and modern security technologies. International relationships are a critical element of this role, so familiarity working with key allied governments would be valuable. You should bring expertise in securing cloud environments and emerging technologies within digital transformation programmes, alongside a strong understanding of regulatory compliance frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR and GovS 007. Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM or CCISO are highly desirable. A proven track record in embedding a positive security culture, mentoring high-performing teams and managing supplier security will be critical to your success. This is a unique opportunity to take on one of the most influential cyber security leadership roles in the UK. Protecting the nation's intelligence capabilities requires vision, strategic acumen and operational excellence. If you are ready to take on this challenge, and have the skills, integrity and commitment to safeguard national security, we invite you to join us in delivering a secure future for UK intelligence. The role can be based in Cheltenham, Manchester or London, with a regular presence required in those locations. The ability to undertake occasional international travel is desirable. Key Responsibilities Develop, maintain and articulate a clear understanding of the cyber and information security risks inherent across the whole organisation in order to provide assurance to the UKIC Group Senior information risk owner (SIRO). Create and implement information security strategy which supports the organisation in determining the right balance between the organisation's cyber and information security capabilities, acceptable level of risk and speed of technology progress. Ensure an effective cyber and information security governance framework that is integrated with overall organisational governance. Define and track cybersecurity KPIs, producing regular executive and board level reports on security posture. Enable the organisation to innovate safely by advising senior leadership on the potential risks and implications of major decisions that impact information security. Oversee the creation and implementation of relevant policies and standards which ensure effective information risk management. Identify and deliver opportunities for improvement of the security operations function to ensure timely detection and response to security incidents. Lead and mentor high performing information security professionals, fostering a culture of professional development. Play a leading role in multiple Technical and programme boards. Work closely with stakeholders from across the UK Intelligence Community to ensure an end-to-end approach to cyber security and ensure that cyber security is embedded at all levels. Person specification Essential Criteria, qualifications and experience Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to present complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels. Proven experience developing and implementing information security strategies and policies within a complex organisation. In-depth understanding of cybersecurity threats, technologies and risk management practices. One or more professional certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) or Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO). Deep understanding of cloud security. Experience leading an operational cyber security function, or the delivery of cyber security capabilities. Extensive knowledge of relevant public and private sector cyber security practice.
12/03/2026
Full time
Location Cheltenham, London, Manchester About the job Job summary About Us GCHQ is the nation's intelligence, cyber and security agency. We work to make the UK the safest place to live and work online; connect the national security community securely; and provide insights and counter threats through SIGINT and effects. Our people work closely with MI5 and MI6 as well as defence, international, and industry partners across a variety of locations, with major hubs in Cheltenham, London and Manchester as well as other sites in the UK and overseas. We live by the values of ingenuity, integrity, impact and teamwork as we work to keep the UK safe, resilient and prosperous in an uncertain world. A role with us means you will do unique and challenging work in a supportive environment, making a meaningful difference to national security. Job description About the Role The UK Intelligence Community (UKIC) is seeking an outstanding Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead cyber security and information governance across some of the nation's most sensitive missions. Accountable to the UKIC Infosec Director, this is one of the most high-profile technical leadership roles in government, shaping the strategic direction of information security to protect the UK against the most capable and persistent adversaries. The successful candidate will ensure operational resilience and secure innovation in support of national intelligence objectives, delivering results in a highly complex and rapidly evolving environment. As CISO, you will work with colleagues to set and implement the organisation's cyber and information security strategy, striking the right balance between capability, acceptable risk and technological progress. You will integrate security governance into a complex set of cross agency organisational decision-making, forums ensuring that information risks are managed effectively and proportionately, and that security is embedded at every level. This includes advising executive boards and senior leaders on the potential implications of major programmes, and guiding the organisations in safely embracing innovation and digital transformation. You will be responsible for designing and leading the UKIC's end-to-end risk management framework. This includes defining and tracking cybersecurity KPIs, producing regular reports for senior stakeholders, conducting organisation-wide risk assessments and overseeing vulnerability management to ensure compliance with relevant frameworks. You will be responsible for designing incident response and business continuity strategies and ensuring they are implemented by business areas. Your leadership will be central to developing sustainable security budgets and resourcing strategies that ensure capabilities remain strong in the face of emerging threats. This role demands exceptional communication skills and the ability to influence at the highest levels of government. You must be confident presenting complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, including boards, ministers and cross-government stakeholders. You will draw on significant experience delivering robust security strategies in complex organisations and demonstrate deep knowledge of cyber threat landscapes, risk management practices and modern security technologies. International relationships are a critical element of this role, so familiarity working with key allied governments would be valuable. You should bring expertise in securing cloud environments and emerging technologies within digital transformation programmes, alongside a strong understanding of regulatory compliance frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR and GovS 007. Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM or CCISO are highly desirable. A proven track record in embedding a positive security culture, mentoring high-performing teams and managing supplier security will be critical to your success. This is a unique opportunity to take on one of the most influential cyber security leadership roles in the UK. Protecting the nation's intelligence capabilities requires vision, strategic acumen and operational excellence. If you are ready to take on this challenge, and have the skills, integrity and commitment to safeguard national security, we invite you to join us in delivering a secure future for UK intelligence. The role can be based in Cheltenham, Manchester or London, with a regular presence required in those locations. The ability to undertake occasional international travel is desirable. Key Responsibilities Develop, maintain and articulate a clear understanding of the cyber and information security risks inherent across the whole organisation in order to provide assurance to the UKIC Group Senior information risk owner (SIRO). Create and implement information security strategy which supports the organisation in determining the right balance between the organisation's cyber and information security capabilities, acceptable level of risk and speed of technology progress. Ensure an effective cyber and information security governance framework that is integrated with overall organisational governance. Define and track cybersecurity KPIs, producing regular executive and board level reports on security posture. Enable the organisation to innovate safely by advising senior leadership on the potential risks and implications of major decisions that impact information security. Oversee the creation and implementation of relevant policies and standards which ensure effective information risk management. Identify and deliver opportunities for improvement of the security operations function to ensure timely detection and response to security incidents. Lead and mentor high performing information security professionals, fostering a culture of professional development. Play a leading role in multiple Technical and programme boards. Work closely with stakeholders from across the UK Intelligence Community to ensure an end-to-end approach to cyber security and ensure that cyber security is embedded at all levels. Person specification Essential Criteria, qualifications and experience Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to present complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels. Proven experience developing and implementing information security strategies and policies within a complex organisation. In-depth understanding of cybersecurity threats, technologies and risk management practices. One or more professional certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) or Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO). Deep understanding of cloud security. Experience leading an operational cyber security function, or the delivery of cyber security capabilities. Extensive knowledge of relevant public and private sector cyber security practice.
DWP. Digital with Purpose. Join DWP as a Lead Security Architect and shape the secure design of large scale digital services, lead innovation in security tech, and drive strategic security initiatives that protect millions across the UK. We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Security Architecture design and modelling techniques, patterns, tools and standards. Presenting architecture design to technical governance forums. Shaping and supporting technology initiatives, projects, programmes and portfolios. Technical authoring skills, particularly for the production of technical design and specification documents. Being the security lead in technical governance forums. Mandatory Criteria/Qualifications CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) or a Master's in Cyber Security. SC Clearance. You and your role As a Lead Security Architect at DWP, you will shape and govern the security architecture behind some of the largest digital transformation programmes in Europe. You'll work across high complexity services, setting long term security strategy, defining architectural principles, and guiding senior stakeholders to make secure, informed decisions that protect our systems and millions of users. You'll take the lead in designing secure, scalable solutions across a wide range of digital services. This includes providing expert guidance, producing high quality technical documentation, and contributing to key governance forums to ensure all solutions remain aligned with secure by design standards and organisational goals. The role also places you at the forefront of innovation-researching emerging technologies, solving complex security challenges, and sharing best practice across the profession. Your expertise will play a crucial part in ensuring DWP delivers modern, resilient and user focused digital services for people across the UK. Details. Wages. Perks. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home (40%) and some time collaborating face to face in a hub (60%). Pay: We offer competitive pay for this role of up to £99,836. Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions of 28.97%, worth over £21,735 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket. Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process: We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process is just three stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. Interview 1: Delivery of a 10-minute presentation. Interview 2: Assessment of Behaviours and Technical Skills CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application
12/03/2026
Full time
DWP. Digital with Purpose. Join DWP as a Lead Security Architect and shape the secure design of large scale digital services, lead innovation in security tech, and drive strategic security initiatives that protect millions across the UK. We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Security Architecture design and modelling techniques, patterns, tools and standards. Presenting architecture design to technical governance forums. Shaping and supporting technology initiatives, projects, programmes and portfolios. Technical authoring skills, particularly for the production of technical design and specification documents. Being the security lead in technical governance forums. Mandatory Criteria/Qualifications CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) or a Master's in Cyber Security. SC Clearance. You and your role As a Lead Security Architect at DWP, you will shape and govern the security architecture behind some of the largest digital transformation programmes in Europe. You'll work across high complexity services, setting long term security strategy, defining architectural principles, and guiding senior stakeholders to make secure, informed decisions that protect our systems and millions of users. You'll take the lead in designing secure, scalable solutions across a wide range of digital services. This includes providing expert guidance, producing high quality technical documentation, and contributing to key governance forums to ensure all solutions remain aligned with secure by design standards and organisational goals. The role also places you at the forefront of innovation-researching emerging technologies, solving complex security challenges, and sharing best practice across the profession. Your expertise will play a crucial part in ensuring DWP delivers modern, resilient and user focused digital services for people across the UK. Details. Wages. Perks. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home (40%) and some time collaborating face to face in a hub (60%). Pay: We offer competitive pay for this role of up to £99,836. Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions of 28.97%, worth over £21,735 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket. Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process: We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process is just three stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. Interview 1: Delivery of a 10-minute presentation. Interview 2: Assessment of Behaviours and Technical Skills CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application
Pay up to £59,813, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP Digital - Build services that matter We're hiring software engineers with skills in both Java and JavaScript. You'll join one of our agile product teams working in areas such as Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Authentication, Identity & Fraud, or Accessibility. These teams build, run and continually improve large scale, mission critical services that millions of citizens rely on every day. Whether it's strengthening how people securely prove who they are, improving the reliability of payments, or making our services more inclusive, you'll be delivering meaningful change at national scale. You'll design, build and support modern microservices and user-facing applications using Java, JavaScript and cloud first technologies. Working alongside engineers, product managers, architects and analysts, you'll tackle complex technical problems, shape how our platforms evolve and contribute directly to the stability and performance of our services. If you enjoy solving real engineering problems and want your work to make a genuine impact, this could be the perfect next step. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Experience building software using Java (Java 8 or above), including evidence of working on large scale, distributed systems where performance and resilience matter. Understanding of RESTful APIs and microservice design including how to build and consume them effectively. Experience with cloud environments such as AWS or Azure and familiarity with cloud native principles. Ability to work with JavaScript and build accessible user interfaces that are reliable and easy to maintain. Experience using TDD/BDD to write clean, well tested code that catches issues early. Knowledge of working with SQL or NoSQL databases such as Postgres, MySQL or MongoDB. Experience creating and maintaining automated test suites that support continuous integration and deployment. You and your role Our Senior Java Engineers to work with freedom and autonomy. We write code and make decisions which shape the future engineering landscape of DWP. We develop, build and support products and applications as part of multi-functional agile delivery teams, alongside researchers, analysts, designers, architects, testers and more. You'll work across the full software lifecycle - from designing APIs to building user interfaces, to deploying and monitoring services in cloud environments. These aren't small systems: you'll be working with high volume, mission critical applications where performance, latency and security really matter. You'll join teams working in areas that play a critical role in supporting citizens securely and reliably. You can expect to be designing and building Spring Boot microservices, contributing to well-structured front end applications and helping to shape patterns and reusable components that make our services consistent and robust. This is a place where engineers own their services end to end and understand the real impact their work has. You'll help maintain the operational stability pf the products you build, including working an in hours support rota for troubleshooting issues or bug fixes. You'll succeed in this role if you enjoy solving complex technical problems, care about building great products and want to combine modern engineering practices with meaningful public sector impact. This role is more than "just writing code". If you're curious about how services behave in production, how to make them better, and how your decisions shape outcomes for millions of users then apply now and join our community. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield, whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer pay up to £59,813. That's £46,547 salary plus a Digital Allowance of up to £13,266 subject to our assessment of your capability at interview Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth up to £13,485 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 24 days and rising to 26 days after one year. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Sports and social activities Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Coding test : sent and completed remotely Interview: a single stage interview online. Click APPLY for more information and to start your application.
12/03/2026
Full time
Pay up to £59,813, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP Digital - Build services that matter We're hiring software engineers with skills in both Java and JavaScript. You'll join one of our agile product teams working in areas such as Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Authentication, Identity & Fraud, or Accessibility. These teams build, run and continually improve large scale, mission critical services that millions of citizens rely on every day. Whether it's strengthening how people securely prove who they are, improving the reliability of payments, or making our services more inclusive, you'll be delivering meaningful change at national scale. You'll design, build and support modern microservices and user-facing applications using Java, JavaScript and cloud first technologies. Working alongside engineers, product managers, architects and analysts, you'll tackle complex technical problems, shape how our platforms evolve and contribute directly to the stability and performance of our services. If you enjoy solving real engineering problems and want your work to make a genuine impact, this could be the perfect next step. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Experience building software using Java (Java 8 or above), including evidence of working on large scale, distributed systems where performance and resilience matter. Understanding of RESTful APIs and microservice design including how to build and consume them effectively. Experience with cloud environments such as AWS or Azure and familiarity with cloud native principles. Ability to work with JavaScript and build accessible user interfaces that are reliable and easy to maintain. Experience using TDD/BDD to write clean, well tested code that catches issues early. Knowledge of working with SQL or NoSQL databases such as Postgres, MySQL or MongoDB. Experience creating and maintaining automated test suites that support continuous integration and deployment. You and your role Our Senior Java Engineers to work with freedom and autonomy. We write code and make decisions which shape the future engineering landscape of DWP. We develop, build and support products and applications as part of multi-functional agile delivery teams, alongside researchers, analysts, designers, architects, testers and more. You'll work across the full software lifecycle - from designing APIs to building user interfaces, to deploying and monitoring services in cloud environments. These aren't small systems: you'll be working with high volume, mission critical applications where performance, latency and security really matter. You'll join teams working in areas that play a critical role in supporting citizens securely and reliably. You can expect to be designing and building Spring Boot microservices, contributing to well-structured front end applications and helping to shape patterns and reusable components that make our services consistent and robust. This is a place where engineers own their services end to end and understand the real impact their work has. You'll help maintain the operational stability pf the products you build, including working an in hours support rota for troubleshooting issues or bug fixes. You'll succeed in this role if you enjoy solving complex technical problems, care about building great products and want to combine modern engineering practices with meaningful public sector impact. This role is more than "just writing code". If you're curious about how services behave in production, how to make them better, and how your decisions shape outcomes for millions of users then apply now and join our community. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield, whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer pay up to £59,813. That's £46,547 salary plus a Digital Allowance of up to £13,266 subject to our assessment of your capability at interview Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth up to £13,485 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 24 days and rising to 26 days after one year. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Sports and social activities Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Coding test : sent and completed remotely Interview: a single stage interview online. Click APPLY for more information and to start your application.
Location Newport, NP10 8QQ About the job Job summary Incident and Vulnerability Manager This role is for an experienced professional in vulnerability management and threat intelligence to join our Cyber Operations team. You will work closely with colleagues across the organisation to further mature and continuously improve our cyber defence capabilities. Cyber Operations forms part of a wider, well established security function operating within a highly regulated environment. In this role, you will lead and continuously enhance the management of vulnerability assessments across our hybrid IT estate. You will prioritise remediation activities using a risk based, threat informed approach, collaborating with stakeholders to strengthen the security posture of our systems and services. You will also oversee our threat intelligence capability, identifying and maintaining relevant intelligence sources to inform tactical, operational, and strategic decision making. You will produce and share high quality threat intelligence products with internal and external stakeholders and use this intelligence to support vulnerability management and threat hunting activities. Additionally, you will contribute to incident response processes and provide support to colleagues responsible for the IPO's protection, detection, and response capabilities. if you have strong relevant expertise, excellent communication skills and a collaborative working style we would love to hear from you. Working Style This role will be carried out in-line with IPO Hybrid working arrangements where staff are currently expected to spend at least 20% of their time working onsite from one of our offices. This role is based in our Newport Office . The requirement for attendance at an office location can vary by role so we would encourage candidates to discuss working arrangements with the recruiting manager to agree a reasonable balance between working from home and the office. Job description Main duties consist of but are not limited to: Vulnerability Management (Primary Focus) Lead and enhance the organisation's vulnerability management programme, including our Penetration Testing programme across a complex hybrid IT environment covering both infrastructure and applications. Scoping, prioritising work, engaging with stakeholders, and ensuring remediation activities happen in a timely fashion. Prioritise vulnerabilities using a risk based, threat informed approach to support organisational objectives, regulatory requirements, and audit needs. Oversee the full lifecycle of vulnerabilities, including triage, mitigation planning, remediation recommendations, and stakeholder coordination. Develop and maintain vulnerability management policies, procedures, standards, and best practice guidance. Threat Intelligence Produce high quality tactical, operational, and strategic intelligence assessments and briefings using analysis and interpretation of current threat intelligence. Utilising and liaising with internal stakeholders, commercial sources, open-source intelligence and government partners to provide a rounded, comprehensive view of the current threat landscape. Lead initiatives to strengthen the organisation's intelligence capability and participate in information sharing communities. Incident Response Support Contribute and enhance our incident response processes, representing Cyber Security in operational incident calls, keeping stakeholders informed and liaising with government bodies to ensure timely and effective management of threat intelligence and threat hunting. Cyber Risk Management Play an integral part in Cyber Security risk management, conducting risk and threat assessments aligned with regulations. Using your knowledge of standards and expertise to support our stakeholders by providing pragmatic and proportionate advice and best practice guidance. Metrics & Reporting Develop and maintain actionable metrics that demonstrate the effectiveness of the organisation's vulnerability management and threat intelligence capabilities. Person specification Essential Criteria Strong understanding and experience of vulnerability management, threat intelligence and security operations Experience of managing penetration testing programs Broad technical knowledge, especially around cloud and hybrid technologies. Highly organised and self-motivated, able to manage and deliver on multiple concurrent tasks. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to interact with stakeholders of all levels. A team player who is enthusiastic about contributing to the overall success of the team and collaborating with stakeholders of all levels. Sense of urgency and an ability to respond to tasks proactively and promptly. Continually stay abreast of emerging security technologies, threats and trends. Self-motivated to drive their learning needs.
12/03/2026
Full time
Location Newport, NP10 8QQ About the job Job summary Incident and Vulnerability Manager This role is for an experienced professional in vulnerability management and threat intelligence to join our Cyber Operations team. You will work closely with colleagues across the organisation to further mature and continuously improve our cyber defence capabilities. Cyber Operations forms part of a wider, well established security function operating within a highly regulated environment. In this role, you will lead and continuously enhance the management of vulnerability assessments across our hybrid IT estate. You will prioritise remediation activities using a risk based, threat informed approach, collaborating with stakeholders to strengthen the security posture of our systems and services. You will also oversee our threat intelligence capability, identifying and maintaining relevant intelligence sources to inform tactical, operational, and strategic decision making. You will produce and share high quality threat intelligence products with internal and external stakeholders and use this intelligence to support vulnerability management and threat hunting activities. Additionally, you will contribute to incident response processes and provide support to colleagues responsible for the IPO's protection, detection, and response capabilities. if you have strong relevant expertise, excellent communication skills and a collaborative working style we would love to hear from you. Working Style This role will be carried out in-line with IPO Hybrid working arrangements where staff are currently expected to spend at least 20% of their time working onsite from one of our offices. This role is based in our Newport Office . The requirement for attendance at an office location can vary by role so we would encourage candidates to discuss working arrangements with the recruiting manager to agree a reasonable balance between working from home and the office. Job description Main duties consist of but are not limited to: Vulnerability Management (Primary Focus) Lead and enhance the organisation's vulnerability management programme, including our Penetration Testing programme across a complex hybrid IT environment covering both infrastructure and applications. Scoping, prioritising work, engaging with stakeholders, and ensuring remediation activities happen in a timely fashion. Prioritise vulnerabilities using a risk based, threat informed approach to support organisational objectives, regulatory requirements, and audit needs. Oversee the full lifecycle of vulnerabilities, including triage, mitigation planning, remediation recommendations, and stakeholder coordination. Develop and maintain vulnerability management policies, procedures, standards, and best practice guidance. Threat Intelligence Produce high quality tactical, operational, and strategic intelligence assessments and briefings using analysis and interpretation of current threat intelligence. Utilising and liaising with internal stakeholders, commercial sources, open-source intelligence and government partners to provide a rounded, comprehensive view of the current threat landscape. Lead initiatives to strengthen the organisation's intelligence capability and participate in information sharing communities. Incident Response Support Contribute and enhance our incident response processes, representing Cyber Security in operational incident calls, keeping stakeholders informed and liaising with government bodies to ensure timely and effective management of threat intelligence and threat hunting. Cyber Risk Management Play an integral part in Cyber Security risk management, conducting risk and threat assessments aligned with regulations. Using your knowledge of standards and expertise to support our stakeholders by providing pragmatic and proportionate advice and best practice guidance. Metrics & Reporting Develop and maintain actionable metrics that demonstrate the effectiveness of the organisation's vulnerability management and threat intelligence capabilities. Person specification Essential Criteria Strong understanding and experience of vulnerability management, threat intelligence and security operations Experience of managing penetration testing programs Broad technical knowledge, especially around cloud and hybrid technologies. Highly organised and self-motivated, able to manage and deliver on multiple concurrent tasks. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to interact with stakeholders of all levels. A team player who is enthusiastic about contributing to the overall success of the team and collaborating with stakeholders of all levels. Sense of urgency and an ability to respond to tasks proactively and promptly. Continually stay abreast of emerging security technologies, threats and trends. Self-motivated to drive their learning needs.
Location East Midlands (England), East of England, London (region), North East England, North West England, Scotland, South East England, South West England, Wales, West Midlands (England), Yorkshire and the Humber About the job Job summary This position is based nationally. Job description The HMCTS Security Architect plays a vital role in embedding Secure by Design principles across the technology lifecycle. Working closely with the Chief Information Security Officer, Principal and Lead Security Architects, and the wider security team, the architect ensures that cyber security activities align with HMCTS's strategic goals, risk management framework, and evolving security roadmap. This role is responsible for maintaining compliance with key standards including PCI DSS, ISO27001, GovAssure, and the National Cyber Security Centre's Cyber Assessment Framework. The architect promotes a strong security culture, ensuring that Secure by Design is understood and consistently applied across programmes and platforms. Operating across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments, the Security Architect provides expert oversight and guidance to technical teams, enabling informed decisions on security controls. They ensure the effective use of common tools and patterns to deliver secure systems, while applying proportionate controls that support business outcomes. The architect safeguards HMCTS's data, services, and infrastructure by shaping robust security solutions and coordinating assurance activities. They play a key role in enabling secure innovation and ensuring that security is not just a compliance requirement but a strategic enabler. This role demands a strategic mindset, deep technical expertise, and strong collaboration skills. The Security Architect must influence across multidisciplinary teams, advocate for security best practices, and contribute to the continuous improvement of HMCTS's cyber security posture. Key Responsibilities: A security architect creates and designs security for a system or service, maintains security documentation and develops architecture patterns and security approaches to new technologies. At this role level, you will: Ensure security architecture aligns with wider Gov security policies and frameworks, legal frameworks, industry regulations and best practise (e.g ISO 27001, NCSC Standards, GDPR, PCI DSS, GovAssure, Secure by Design). Recommend security controls and identify security solutions that support business objectives. Provide specialist security guidance and direction during the design, implementation and use phases of systems, applications and infrastructure. Provide specialist advice and recommendations regarding approaches and technologies across teams and various stakeholders, assessing the risk associated with proposed changes. Inspire and influence others to execute security principles, communicating widely with other stakeholders. Support the GovAssure process by coordinating the collection of evidence, and the submission of GovAssure returns to Cabinet Office. Advise on important security-related technologies and assess the risk associated with proposed changes Assist, where necessary, with incident response processes to identify architectural issues and solutions. Proactively engage with internal and external partners, stakeholders and peers to develop your knowledge and inform your decisions. You will be expected to carry out any other duties that may reasonably be required in line with your main duties. Continuously keep up to date with changing compliance legislation and initiatives to assess new opportunities for educating colleagues on relevant security standards. Continue to review ongoing security architectural activities Essential Skills & Criteria: Good understanding and working knowledge of Cyber Security Policies and Frameworks. Broad technical knowledge, especially around cloud and hybrid technologies. Strong understanding of Governance, Compliance and Risk, and the Confidentiality, Availability, and Integrity (CIA) triad. Solid understanding of security protocols, networking, identity management, authentication, authorisation, and cryptography. Understanding security implications of transformation - Can interpret and apply understanding of policy and process, business architecture, and legal and political implications to assist the development of technical solutions or controls. Work with team members to identify risks and communicate them effectively to decision makers. Help inform prioritisation of wider departmental work to ensure security improvements are given due consideration. Able to understand and articulate the impact of vulnerabilities on existing and future designs and be able to articulate an appropriate response. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to interact with stakeholders of all levels to effectively articulate security controls, solutions, and advice. Capable of evaluating options and making decisions quickly and effectively. Apply leadership experience by using consultative and negotiating skills to contribute to the overall success including building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders at all levels. Ability to address situations, incidents or tasks proactively and promptly. Continually stay abreast of emerging security technologies, threats and trends. Self-motivated to drive their learning needs. Desirable Experience Knowledge of Secure by Design principles and their practical application Analysis - Able to apply the approach to real problems and consider all relevant information. Applies appropriate rigour to ensure a full solution is designed and achieves the business outcome. You will also benefit from knowledge of the different approaches to delivery across digital and technology teams, and how security practices can integrate / clash with these working practices. Person specification Please refer to Job Description
12/03/2026
Full time
Location East Midlands (England), East of England, London (region), North East England, North West England, Scotland, South East England, South West England, Wales, West Midlands (England), Yorkshire and the Humber About the job Job summary This position is based nationally. Job description The HMCTS Security Architect plays a vital role in embedding Secure by Design principles across the technology lifecycle. Working closely with the Chief Information Security Officer, Principal and Lead Security Architects, and the wider security team, the architect ensures that cyber security activities align with HMCTS's strategic goals, risk management framework, and evolving security roadmap. This role is responsible for maintaining compliance with key standards including PCI DSS, ISO27001, GovAssure, and the National Cyber Security Centre's Cyber Assessment Framework. The architect promotes a strong security culture, ensuring that Secure by Design is understood and consistently applied across programmes and platforms. Operating across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments, the Security Architect provides expert oversight and guidance to technical teams, enabling informed decisions on security controls. They ensure the effective use of common tools and patterns to deliver secure systems, while applying proportionate controls that support business outcomes. The architect safeguards HMCTS's data, services, and infrastructure by shaping robust security solutions and coordinating assurance activities. They play a key role in enabling secure innovation and ensuring that security is not just a compliance requirement but a strategic enabler. This role demands a strategic mindset, deep technical expertise, and strong collaboration skills. The Security Architect must influence across multidisciplinary teams, advocate for security best practices, and contribute to the continuous improvement of HMCTS's cyber security posture. Key Responsibilities: A security architect creates and designs security for a system or service, maintains security documentation and develops architecture patterns and security approaches to new technologies. At this role level, you will: Ensure security architecture aligns with wider Gov security policies and frameworks, legal frameworks, industry regulations and best practise (e.g ISO 27001, NCSC Standards, GDPR, PCI DSS, GovAssure, Secure by Design). Recommend security controls and identify security solutions that support business objectives. Provide specialist security guidance and direction during the design, implementation and use phases of systems, applications and infrastructure. Provide specialist advice and recommendations regarding approaches and technologies across teams and various stakeholders, assessing the risk associated with proposed changes. Inspire and influence others to execute security principles, communicating widely with other stakeholders. Support the GovAssure process by coordinating the collection of evidence, and the submission of GovAssure returns to Cabinet Office. Advise on important security-related technologies and assess the risk associated with proposed changes Assist, where necessary, with incident response processes to identify architectural issues and solutions. Proactively engage with internal and external partners, stakeholders and peers to develop your knowledge and inform your decisions. You will be expected to carry out any other duties that may reasonably be required in line with your main duties. Continuously keep up to date with changing compliance legislation and initiatives to assess new opportunities for educating colleagues on relevant security standards. Continue to review ongoing security architectural activities Essential Skills & Criteria: Good understanding and working knowledge of Cyber Security Policies and Frameworks. Broad technical knowledge, especially around cloud and hybrid technologies. Strong understanding of Governance, Compliance and Risk, and the Confidentiality, Availability, and Integrity (CIA) triad. Solid understanding of security protocols, networking, identity management, authentication, authorisation, and cryptography. Understanding security implications of transformation - Can interpret and apply understanding of policy and process, business architecture, and legal and political implications to assist the development of technical solutions or controls. Work with team members to identify risks and communicate them effectively to decision makers. Help inform prioritisation of wider departmental work to ensure security improvements are given due consideration. Able to understand and articulate the impact of vulnerabilities on existing and future designs and be able to articulate an appropriate response. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to interact with stakeholders of all levels to effectively articulate security controls, solutions, and advice. Capable of evaluating options and making decisions quickly and effectively. Apply leadership experience by using consultative and negotiating skills to contribute to the overall success including building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders at all levels. Ability to address situations, incidents or tasks proactively and promptly. Continually stay abreast of emerging security technologies, threats and trends. Self-motivated to drive their learning needs. Desirable Experience Knowledge of Secure by Design principles and their practical application Analysis - Able to apply the approach to real problems and consider all relevant information. Applies appropriate rigour to ensure a full solution is designed and achieves the business outcome. You will also benefit from knowledge of the different approaches to delivery across digital and technology teams, and how security practices can integrate / clash with these working practices. Person specification Please refer to Job Description
DWP. Digital with Purpose. Join DWP as a Lead Security Architect and shape the secure design of large scale digital services, lead innovation in security tech, and drive strategic security initiatives that protect millions across the UK. We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Security Architecture design and modelling techniques, patterns, tools and standards. Presenting architecture design to technical governance forums. Shaping and supporting technology initiatives, projects, programmes and portfolios. Technical authoring skills, particularly for the production of technical design and specification documents. Being the security lead in technical governance forums. Mandatory Criteria/Qualifications CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) or a Master's in Cyber Security. SC Clearance. You and your role As a Lead Security Architect at DWP, you will shape and govern the security architecture behind some of the largest digital transformation programmes in Europe. You'll work across high complexity services, setting long term security strategy, defining architectural principles, and guiding senior stakeholders to make secure, informed decisions that protect our systems and millions of users. You'll take the lead in designing secure, scalable solutions across a wide range of digital services. This includes providing expert guidance, producing high quality technical documentation, and contributing to key governance forums to ensure all solutions remain aligned with secure by design standards and organisational goals. The role also places you at the forefront of innovation-researching emerging technologies, solving complex security challenges, and sharing best practice across the profession. Your expertise will play a crucial part in ensuring DWP delivers modern, resilient and user focused digital services for people across the UK. Details. Wages. Perks. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home (40%) and some time collaborating face to face in a hub (60%). Pay: We offer competitive pay for this role of up to £99,836. Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions of 28.97%, worth over £21,735 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket. Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process: We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process is just three stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. Interview 1: Delivery of a 10-minute presentation. Interview 2: Assessment of Behaviours and Technical Skills CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application
12/03/2026
Full time
DWP. Digital with Purpose. Join DWP as a Lead Security Architect and shape the secure design of large scale digital services, lead innovation in security tech, and drive strategic security initiatives that protect millions across the UK. We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Security Architecture design and modelling techniques, patterns, tools and standards. Presenting architecture design to technical governance forums. Shaping and supporting technology initiatives, projects, programmes and portfolios. Technical authoring skills, particularly for the production of technical design and specification documents. Being the security lead in technical governance forums. Mandatory Criteria/Qualifications CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) or a Master's in Cyber Security. SC Clearance. You and your role As a Lead Security Architect at DWP, you will shape and govern the security architecture behind some of the largest digital transformation programmes in Europe. You'll work across high complexity services, setting long term security strategy, defining architectural principles, and guiding senior stakeholders to make secure, informed decisions that protect our systems and millions of users. You'll take the lead in designing secure, scalable solutions across a wide range of digital services. This includes providing expert guidance, producing high quality technical documentation, and contributing to key governance forums to ensure all solutions remain aligned with secure by design standards and organisational goals. The role also places you at the forefront of innovation-researching emerging technologies, solving complex security challenges, and sharing best practice across the profession. Your expertise will play a crucial part in ensuring DWP delivers modern, resilient and user focused digital services for people across the UK. Details. Wages. Perks. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home (40%) and some time collaborating face to face in a hub (60%). Pay: We offer competitive pay for this role of up to £99,836. Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions of 28.97%, worth over £21,735 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket. Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process: We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process is just three stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. Interview 1: Delivery of a 10-minute presentation. Interview 2: Assessment of Behaviours and Technical Skills CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application
Lead Enterprise Architect Pay up to £99,836, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. Join us and shape how one of the UK's largest digital organisations connects, scales and secures the technology that underpins services for millions of citizens As a Lead Enterprise Architect, you'll join DWP Digital's Enterprise Architecture community - a team that designs the strategic technology direction for our entire organisation. You'll lead the development of DWP's reference architectures and digital blueprints, ensuring our systems evolve in a secure, modern and sustainable way. Your work will influence multi billion pound services, helping us manage technical risk, reduce complexity and drive transformation across a vast and critical technology estate. This is a high impact, highly visible role. You'll be the recognised expert in integration architecture across DWP, shaping strategic decisions, guiding senior leaders and enabling the adoption of modern technologies. You'll balance big picture vision with deep technical insight, helping teams across DWP and government deliver better, more resilient services. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? You understand modern and legacy integration patterns, and know how technologies like APIs, events, messaging, file transfer and cloud based integration all fit together across a large, complex organisation. You have experience leading enterprise scale architecture for major, business critical systems - not just designing individual solutions, but shaping whole ecosystems and guiding major technology decisions. You're confident presenting complex topics to a wide range of audiences - senior leaders, technical teams, cross government partners and external stakeholders. You have experience running architecture governance that helps organisations make consistent, informed decisions. You know how to create reference architectures, principles and standards, and can explain them clearly to technical peers. You understand both modern architectural approaches (like microservices, APIs, cloud and event driven design) and traditional on premise monoliths - and how to bridge between them. You and your role As a Lead Enterprise Architect, you will be at the heart of shaping DWP's future technology landscape. You'll develop and maintain the DWP Enterprise Architecture, guiding how our systems evolve and ensuring teams have the patterns, standards and frameworks they need to build services confidently and consistently. This role is deeply strategic. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders and executive boards, helping them understand architectural risks, trade offs and opportunities - ensuring our technology direction stays aligned with DWP's business strategy. You'll lead horizon scanning, keep us aware of industry, government and digital trends, and translate emerging thinking into actionable recommendations for DWP. This position will also play a central role in influencing how we integrate platforms and services across the enterprise. This isn't command and control: success comes from chairmanship, collaboration and the ability to bring people together behind a shared architectural vision. You'll work across teams, portfolios and programmes to unblock challenges, shape roadmaps, spark pathfinder projects as well as help technical teams adopt modern integration approaches. As the expert in this domain, you'll often represent DWP across government, contributing to cross department initiatives and briefing senior leaders (including ministers) on specialist topics. You'll mentor other architects, support Product Delivery Unit teams, and help ensure the architectural "jigsaw" across DWP fits together coherently. This is a role for someone who wants to originate strategy, shape technology direction at national scale, and leave a legacy that improves the way government works for years to come. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield, whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to We offer pay up to £99,836. That's £75,026 salary plus a Government Digital and Data Allowance of up to £24,810 subject to our assessment of your capability at interview Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97% Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Sports and social activities Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process: We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a two-stage interview online. Click APPLY for more information and to start your application.
12/03/2026
Full time
Lead Enterprise Architect Pay up to £99,836, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. Join us and shape how one of the UK's largest digital organisations connects, scales and secures the technology that underpins services for millions of citizens As a Lead Enterprise Architect, you'll join DWP Digital's Enterprise Architecture community - a team that designs the strategic technology direction for our entire organisation. You'll lead the development of DWP's reference architectures and digital blueprints, ensuring our systems evolve in a secure, modern and sustainable way. Your work will influence multi billion pound services, helping us manage technical risk, reduce complexity and drive transformation across a vast and critical technology estate. This is a high impact, highly visible role. You'll be the recognised expert in integration architecture across DWP, shaping strategic decisions, guiding senior leaders and enabling the adoption of modern technologies. You'll balance big picture vision with deep technical insight, helping teams across DWP and government deliver better, more resilient services. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? You understand modern and legacy integration patterns, and know how technologies like APIs, events, messaging, file transfer and cloud based integration all fit together across a large, complex organisation. You have experience leading enterprise scale architecture for major, business critical systems - not just designing individual solutions, but shaping whole ecosystems and guiding major technology decisions. You're confident presenting complex topics to a wide range of audiences - senior leaders, technical teams, cross government partners and external stakeholders. You have experience running architecture governance that helps organisations make consistent, informed decisions. You know how to create reference architectures, principles and standards, and can explain them clearly to technical peers. You understand both modern architectural approaches (like microservices, APIs, cloud and event driven design) and traditional on premise monoliths - and how to bridge between them. You and your role As a Lead Enterprise Architect, you will be at the heart of shaping DWP's future technology landscape. You'll develop and maintain the DWP Enterprise Architecture, guiding how our systems evolve and ensuring teams have the patterns, standards and frameworks they need to build services confidently and consistently. This role is deeply strategic. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders and executive boards, helping them understand architectural risks, trade offs and opportunities - ensuring our technology direction stays aligned with DWP's business strategy. You'll lead horizon scanning, keep us aware of industry, government and digital trends, and translate emerging thinking into actionable recommendations for DWP. This position will also play a central role in influencing how we integrate platforms and services across the enterprise. This isn't command and control: success comes from chairmanship, collaboration and the ability to bring people together behind a shared architectural vision. You'll work across teams, portfolios and programmes to unblock challenges, shape roadmaps, spark pathfinder projects as well as help technical teams adopt modern integration approaches. As the expert in this domain, you'll often represent DWP across government, contributing to cross department initiatives and briefing senior leaders (including ministers) on specialist topics. You'll mentor other architects, support Product Delivery Unit teams, and help ensure the architectural "jigsaw" across DWP fits together coherently. This is a role for someone who wants to originate strategy, shape technology direction at national scale, and leave a legacy that improves the way government works for years to come. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield, whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to We offer pay up to £99,836. That's £75,026 salary plus a Government Digital and Data Allowance of up to £24,810 subject to our assessment of your capability at interview Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97% Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Sports and social activities Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process: We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a two-stage interview online. Click APPLY for more information and to start your application.
DWP. Digital with Purpose. Join DWP as a Lead Security Architect and shape the secure design of large scale digital services, lead innovation in security tech, and drive strategic security initiatives that protect millions across the UK. We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Security Architecture design and modelling techniques, patterns, tools and standards. Presenting architecture design to technical governance forums. Shaping and supporting technology initiatives, projects, programmes and portfolios. Technical authoring skills, particularly for the production of technical design and specification documents. Being the security lead in technical governance forums. Mandatory Criteria/Qualifications CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) or a Master's in Cyber Security. SC Clearance. You and your role As a Lead Security Architect at DWP, you will shape and govern the security architecture behind some of the largest digital transformation programmes in Europe. You'll work across high complexity services, setting long term security strategy, defining architectural principles, and guiding senior stakeholders to make secure, informed decisions that protect our systems and millions of users. You'll take the lead in designing secure, scalable solutions across a wide range of digital services. This includes providing expert guidance, producing high quality technical documentation, and contributing to key governance forums to ensure all solutions remain aligned with secure by design standards and organisational goals. The role also places you at the forefront of innovation-researching emerging technologies, solving complex security challenges, and sharing best practice across the profession. Your expertise will play a crucial part in ensuring DWP delivers modern, resilient and user focused digital services for people across the UK. Details. Wages. Perks. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home (40%) and some time collaborating face to face in a hub (60%). Pay: We offer competitive pay for this role of up to £99,836. Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions of 28.97%, worth over £21,735 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket. Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process: We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process is just three stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. Interview 1: Delivery of a 10-minute presentation. Interview 2: Assessment of Behaviours and Technical Skills CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application
12/03/2026
Full time
DWP. Digital with Purpose. Join DWP as a Lead Security Architect and shape the secure design of large scale digital services, lead innovation in security tech, and drive strategic security initiatives that protect millions across the UK. We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Security Architecture design and modelling techniques, patterns, tools and standards. Presenting architecture design to technical governance forums. Shaping and supporting technology initiatives, projects, programmes and portfolios. Technical authoring skills, particularly for the production of technical design and specification documents. Being the security lead in technical governance forums. Mandatory Criteria/Qualifications CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) or a Master's in Cyber Security. SC Clearance. You and your role As a Lead Security Architect at DWP, you will shape and govern the security architecture behind some of the largest digital transformation programmes in Europe. You'll work across high complexity services, setting long term security strategy, defining architectural principles, and guiding senior stakeholders to make secure, informed decisions that protect our systems and millions of users. You'll take the lead in designing secure, scalable solutions across a wide range of digital services. This includes providing expert guidance, producing high quality technical documentation, and contributing to key governance forums to ensure all solutions remain aligned with secure by design standards and organisational goals. The role also places you at the forefront of innovation-researching emerging technologies, solving complex security challenges, and sharing best practice across the profession. Your expertise will play a crucial part in ensuring DWP delivers modern, resilient and user focused digital services for people across the UK. Details. Wages. Perks. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home (40%) and some time collaborating face to face in a hub (60%). Pay: We offer competitive pay for this role of up to £99,836. Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions of 28.97%, worth over £21,735 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket. Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process: We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process is just three stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. Interview 1: Delivery of a 10-minute presentation. Interview 2: Assessment of Behaviours and Technical Skills CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application
Pay up to £59,813, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP Digital - Build services that matter We're hiring software engineers with skills in both Java and JavaScript. You'll join one of our agile product teams working in areas such as Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Authentication, Identity & Fraud, or Accessibility. These teams build, run and continually improve large scale, mission critical services that millions of citizens rely on every day. Whether it's strengthening how people securely prove who they are, improving the reliability of payments, or making our services more inclusive, you'll be delivering meaningful change at national scale. You'll design, build and support modern microservices and user-facing applications using Java, JavaScript and cloud first technologies. Working alongside engineers, product managers, architects and analysts, you'll tackle complex technical problems, shape how our platforms evolve and contribute directly to the stability and performance of our services. If you enjoy solving real engineering problems and want your work to make a genuine impact, this could be the perfect next step. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Experience building software using Java (Java 8 or above), including evidence of working on large scale, distributed systems where performance and resilience matter. Understanding of RESTful APIs and microservice design including how to build and consume them effectively. Experience with cloud environments such as AWS or Azure and familiarity with cloud native principles. Ability to work with JavaScript and build accessible user interfaces that are reliable and easy to maintain. Experience using TDD/BDD to write clean, well tested code that catches issues early. Knowledge of working with SQL or NoSQL databases such as Postgres, MySQL or MongoDB. Experience creating and maintaining automated test suites that support continuous integration and deployment. You and your role Our Senior Java Engineers to work with freedom and autonomy. We write code and make decisions which shape the future engineering landscape of DWP. We develop, build and support products and applications as part of multi-functional agile delivery teams, alongside researchers, analysts, designers, architects, testers and more. You'll work across the full software lifecycle - from designing APIs to building user interfaces, to deploying and monitoring services in cloud environments. These aren't small systems: you'll be working with high volume, mission critical applications where performance, latency and security really matter. You'll join teams working in areas that play a critical role in supporting citizens securely and reliably. You can expect to be designing and building Spring Boot microservices, contributing to well-structured front end applications and helping to shape patterns and reusable components that make our services consistent and robust. This is a place where engineers own their services end to end and understand the real impact their work has. You'll help maintain the operational stability pf the products you build, including working an in hours support rota for troubleshooting issues or bug fixes. You'll succeed in this role if you enjoy solving complex technical problems, care about building great products and want to combine modern engineering practices with meaningful public sector impact. This role is more than "just writing code". If you're curious about how services behave in production, how to make them better, and how your decisions shape outcomes for millions of users then apply now and join our community. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield, whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer pay up to £59,813. That's £46,547 salary plus a Digital Allowance of up to £13,266 subject to our assessment of your capability at interview Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth up to £13,485 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 24 days and rising to 26 days after one year. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Sports and social activities Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Coding test : sent and completed remotely Interview: a single stage interview online. Click APPLY for more information and to start your application.
12/03/2026
Full time
Pay up to £59,813, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP Digital - Build services that matter We're hiring software engineers with skills in both Java and JavaScript. You'll join one of our agile product teams working in areas such as Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Authentication, Identity & Fraud, or Accessibility. These teams build, run and continually improve large scale, mission critical services that millions of citizens rely on every day. Whether it's strengthening how people securely prove who they are, improving the reliability of payments, or making our services more inclusive, you'll be delivering meaningful change at national scale. You'll design, build and support modern microservices and user-facing applications using Java, JavaScript and cloud first technologies. Working alongside engineers, product managers, architects and analysts, you'll tackle complex technical problems, shape how our platforms evolve and contribute directly to the stability and performance of our services. If you enjoy solving real engineering problems and want your work to make a genuine impact, this could be the perfect next step. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Experience building software using Java (Java 8 or above), including evidence of working on large scale, distributed systems where performance and resilience matter. Understanding of RESTful APIs and microservice design including how to build and consume them effectively. Experience with cloud environments such as AWS or Azure and familiarity with cloud native principles. Ability to work with JavaScript and build accessible user interfaces that are reliable and easy to maintain. Experience using TDD/BDD to write clean, well tested code that catches issues early. Knowledge of working with SQL or NoSQL databases such as Postgres, MySQL or MongoDB. Experience creating and maintaining automated test suites that support continuous integration and deployment. You and your role Our Senior Java Engineers to work with freedom and autonomy. We write code and make decisions which shape the future engineering landscape of DWP. We develop, build and support products and applications as part of multi-functional agile delivery teams, alongside researchers, analysts, designers, architects, testers and more. You'll work across the full software lifecycle - from designing APIs to building user interfaces, to deploying and monitoring services in cloud environments. These aren't small systems: you'll be working with high volume, mission critical applications where performance, latency and security really matter. You'll join teams working in areas that play a critical role in supporting citizens securely and reliably. You can expect to be designing and building Spring Boot microservices, contributing to well-structured front end applications and helping to shape patterns and reusable components that make our services consistent and robust. This is a place where engineers own their services end to end and understand the real impact their work has. You'll help maintain the operational stability pf the products you build, including working an in hours support rota for troubleshooting issues or bug fixes. You'll succeed in this role if you enjoy solving complex technical problems, care about building great products and want to combine modern engineering practices with meaningful public sector impact. This role is more than "just writing code". If you're curious about how services behave in production, how to make them better, and how your decisions shape outcomes for millions of users then apply now and join our community. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield, whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer pay up to £59,813. That's £46,547 salary plus a Digital Allowance of up to £13,266 subject to our assessment of your capability at interview Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth up to £13,485 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 24 days and rising to 26 days after one year. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Sports and social activities Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Coding test : sent and completed remotely Interview: a single stage interview online. Click APPLY for more information and to start your application.
Pay up to £59,813, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP Digital - Build services that matter We're hiring software engineers with skills in both Java and JavaScript. You'll join one of our agile product teams working in areas such as Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Authentication, Identity & Fraud, or Accessibility. These teams build, run and continually improve large scale, mission critical services that millions of citizens rely on every day. Whether it's strengthening how people securely prove who they are, improving the reliability of payments, or making our services more inclusive, you'll be delivering meaningful change at national scale. You'll design, build and support modern microservices and user-facing applications using Java, JavaScript and cloud first technologies. Working alongside engineers, product managers, architects and analysts, you'll tackle complex technical problems, shape how our platforms evolve and contribute directly to the stability and performance of our services. If you enjoy solving real engineering problems and want your work to make a genuine impact, this could be the perfect next step. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Experience building software using Java (Java 8 or above), including evidence of working on large scale, distributed systems where performance and resilience matter. Understanding of RESTful APIs and microservice design including how to build and consume them effectively. Experience with cloud environments such as AWS or Azure and familiarity with cloud native principles. Ability to work with JavaScript and build accessible user interfaces that are reliable and easy to maintain. Experience using TDD/BDD to write clean, well tested code that catches issues early. Knowledge of working with SQL or NoSQL databases such as Postgres, MySQL or MongoDB. Experience creating and maintaining automated test suites that support continuous integration and deployment. You and your role Our Senior Java Engineers to work with freedom and autonomy. We write code and make decisions which shape the future engineering landscape of DWP. We develop, build and support products and applications as part of multi-functional agile delivery teams, alongside researchers, analysts, designers, architects, testers and more. You'll work across the full software lifecycle - from designing APIs to building user interfaces, to deploying and monitoring services in cloud environments. These aren't small systems: you'll be working with high volume, mission critical applications where performance, latency and security really matter. You'll join teams working in areas that play a critical role in supporting citizens securely and reliably. You can expect to be designing and building Spring Boot microservices, contributing to well-structured front end applications and helping to shape patterns and reusable components that make our services consistent and robust. This is a place where engineers own their services end to end and understand the real impact their work has. You'll help maintain the operational stability pf the products you build, including working an in hours support rota for troubleshooting issues or bug fixes. You'll succeed in this role if you enjoy solving complex technical problems, care about building great products and want to combine modern engineering practices with meaningful public sector impact. This role is more than "just writing code". If you're curious about how services behave in production, how to make them better, and how your decisions shape outcomes for millions of users then apply now and join our community. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield, whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer pay up to £59,813. That's £46,547 salary plus a Digital Allowance of up to £13,266 subject to our assessment of your capability at interview Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth up to £13,485 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 24 days and rising to 26 days after one year. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Sports and social activities Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Coding test : sent and completed remotely Interview: a single stage interview online. Click APPLY for more information and to start your application.
12/03/2026
Full time
Pay up to £59,813, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP Digital - Build services that matter We're hiring software engineers with skills in both Java and JavaScript. You'll join one of our agile product teams working in areas such as Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Authentication, Identity & Fraud, or Accessibility. These teams build, run and continually improve large scale, mission critical services that millions of citizens rely on every day. Whether it's strengthening how people securely prove who they are, improving the reliability of payments, or making our services more inclusive, you'll be delivering meaningful change at national scale. You'll design, build and support modern microservices and user-facing applications using Java, JavaScript and cloud first technologies. Working alongside engineers, product managers, architects and analysts, you'll tackle complex technical problems, shape how our platforms evolve and contribute directly to the stability and performance of our services. If you enjoy solving real engineering problems and want your work to make a genuine impact, this could be the perfect next step. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Experience building software using Java (Java 8 or above), including evidence of working on large scale, distributed systems where performance and resilience matter. Understanding of RESTful APIs and microservice design including how to build and consume them effectively. Experience with cloud environments such as AWS or Azure and familiarity with cloud native principles. Ability to work with JavaScript and build accessible user interfaces that are reliable and easy to maintain. Experience using TDD/BDD to write clean, well tested code that catches issues early. Knowledge of working with SQL or NoSQL databases such as Postgres, MySQL or MongoDB. Experience creating and maintaining automated test suites that support continuous integration and deployment. You and your role Our Senior Java Engineers to work with freedom and autonomy. We write code and make decisions which shape the future engineering landscape of DWP. We develop, build and support products and applications as part of multi-functional agile delivery teams, alongside researchers, analysts, designers, architects, testers and more. You'll work across the full software lifecycle - from designing APIs to building user interfaces, to deploying and monitoring services in cloud environments. These aren't small systems: you'll be working with high volume, mission critical applications where performance, latency and security really matter. You'll join teams working in areas that play a critical role in supporting citizens securely and reliably. You can expect to be designing and building Spring Boot microservices, contributing to well-structured front end applications and helping to shape patterns and reusable components that make our services consistent and robust. This is a place where engineers own their services end to end and understand the real impact their work has. You'll help maintain the operational stability pf the products you build, including working an in hours support rota for troubleshooting issues or bug fixes. You'll succeed in this role if you enjoy solving complex technical problems, care about building great products and want to combine modern engineering practices with meaningful public sector impact. This role is more than "just writing code". If you're curious about how services behave in production, how to make them better, and how your decisions shape outcomes for millions of users then apply now and join our community. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield, whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer pay up to £59,813. That's £46,547 salary plus a Digital Allowance of up to £13,266 subject to our assessment of your capability at interview Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth up to £13,485 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 24 days and rising to 26 days after one year. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Sports and social activities Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Coding test : sent and completed remotely Interview: a single stage interview online. Click APPLY for more information and to start your application.
Security Architect (AppSec Greenfield) London / WFH to £120k Do you have expertise with securing modern, cloud based systems? You could be progressing your career in a senior, hands-on role leadership role at a fast growing, global Insurance Underwriting technology provider that focusses on developing a complex SaaS calculation platform for rapidly growing Cyber Security insurance markets. What's in it for you: Salary to £120k + bonus 25 days holiday Private Medical Insurance (including dental and optical cashback) Life Insurance, Income Protection Pension Subsidised gym membership X4 paid volunteering days per year Season ticket loan Employee Assistance Programme Impactful role with great career progression Your role: As the Security Architect you'll partner with the CISO as the company embarks on a major transformation of its core platforms and systems, you'll ensure these changes are secure, resilient and compliant. This is a greenfield role where you will lead the design and review of secure architecture across strategic change projects; define and implement security standards across the full software development lifecycle; develop API security standards and secure integration patterns and conduct threat modelling and risk assessments for new technology implementations. Location / WFH: There's a hybrid work from home model with three days a week in the high spec London, City office with rooftop bar. About you: You have an in depth knowledge of application security and secure software development You have experience of conducting threat modelling, security risk assessments and architecture reviews You're collaborative and pragmatic with great communication skills Apply now to find out more about this Security Architect opportunity. At Client Server we believe in a diverse workplace that allows people to play to their strengths and continually learn. We're an equal opportunities employer whose people come from all walks of life and will never discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The clients we work with share our values.
12/03/2026
Full time
Security Architect (AppSec Greenfield) London / WFH to £120k Do you have expertise with securing modern, cloud based systems? You could be progressing your career in a senior, hands-on role leadership role at a fast growing, global Insurance Underwriting technology provider that focusses on developing a complex SaaS calculation platform for rapidly growing Cyber Security insurance markets. What's in it for you: Salary to £120k + bonus 25 days holiday Private Medical Insurance (including dental and optical cashback) Life Insurance, Income Protection Pension Subsidised gym membership X4 paid volunteering days per year Season ticket loan Employee Assistance Programme Impactful role with great career progression Your role: As the Security Architect you'll partner with the CISO as the company embarks on a major transformation of its core platforms and systems, you'll ensure these changes are secure, resilient and compliant. This is a greenfield role where you will lead the design and review of secure architecture across strategic change projects; define and implement security standards across the full software development lifecycle; develop API security standards and secure integration patterns and conduct threat modelling and risk assessments for new technology implementations. Location / WFH: There's a hybrid work from home model with three days a week in the high spec London, City office with rooftop bar. About you: You have an in depth knowledge of application security and secure software development You have experience of conducting threat modelling, security risk assessments and architecture reviews You're collaborative and pragmatic with great communication skills Apply now to find out more about this Security Architect opportunity. At Client Server we believe in a diverse workplace that allows people to play to their strengths and continually learn. We're an equal opportunities employer whose people come from all walks of life and will never discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The clients we work with share our values.
Description At Engine by Starling, we are on a mission to find and work with leading banks all around the world who have the ambition to build rapid growth businesses, on our technology. Engine is Starling's software-as-a-service (SaaS) business, the technology that was built to power Starling Bank, and a year ago we split out as a separate business. Starling Bank has seen exceptional growth and success, and a large part of that is down to the fact that we have built our own modern technology from the ground up. This SaaS technology platform is now available to banks and financial institutions all around the world, enabling them to benefit from the innovative digital features, and efficient back-office processes that has helped achieve Starling's success. As a company, everyone is expected to roll up their sleeves to help deliver great outcomes for our clients. We are an engineering led company and we're looking for someone who will be excited by the potential for Engine's technology to transform banking in different markets around the world. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Engine - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of one of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. About the Role We are looking for an experienced Penetration Tester who can bridge the gap between deep technical exploitation and real-world business risk. This isn't just about running scanners and handing over a PDF; it's about adversarial empathy, understanding how our systems and services work so you can show us how they may be compromised. While you will sit within the Information Security team, you won't be siloed; you will be "dropped in" to test across various business domains, working side-by-side with Infrastructure Engineers and Software Developers and in collaboration with all parts of the Information Security Team. Your approach is to move beyond finding 'bugs' to helping out teams build inherently resilient systems. As an early member of our internal Pentesting capability, you won't just follow a manual, you will help write it. A key aspect of this role involves: Collaborating with your peers to design a continuous testing framework that evolves with our tech stack. Sharing knowledge with the wider technical faculty to elevate our collective security posture. Additionally, we understand the importance of knowledge and expertise remaining current and you shall support the continued advancement of our penetration testing through research, design and implementation of new solutions, including automation. Responsibilities: End-to-End Assessments: Conducting penetration tests on our core banking platform, focusing on Cloud and Application Security. Code Review: Performing manual secure code reviews to identify logic flaws and security anti-patterns. Threat Modelling: Participate in sessions with different teams to identify design flaws before code is written. Risk Contextualisation: Contextualising technical vulnerabilities into "Real-World Risk" scenarios to demonstrate business impact to non-technical executives and within Engine's risk management framework. Cloud Security: Collaborating with Infrastructure teams to audit and secure cloud configurations. Autonomous Execution: Acting as an independent operator within the team, managing your own testing scope and timelines across different business domains. Remediation: Providing clear, actionable remediation advice that balances security requirements with engineering velocity. Strategic Reporting: Translate complex technical exploits into actionable business risk summaries for non-technical stakeholders and executive leadership. Requirements We're open-minded when it comes to hiring and we care more about aptitude and attitude than specific experience or qualifications. Technical Skills Ideally, we would like: Experience: 5+ years experience in penetration testing with a focus on cloud native infrastructure, web applications, APIs. Tooling: Expert-level proficiency with industry-standard tools and the ability to "go manual" when scanners fail. Cloud Native: Experience with Cloud Security, (AWS/GCP) specifically AWS/EKS. Code Fluency: Ability to conduct code reviews in multiple languages, primarily Java and Go. Mobile: Experience testing Mobile Applications (iOS and Android). Design Review: Proven experience in Threat Modelling. SDLC: You have a working understanding of how software is architected, built and deployed. Scripting: You have the ability to write your own scripts and tooling to aid in pentesting and improve efficiency. Golang, Python etc. Soft Skills Communication: Exceptional written and spoken communication skills: the ability to communicate complex technical issues to engineers and business risk to executives. Proactivity: A self-starting nature. You don't wait for a ticket to find a vulnerability. Got downtime? You're digging into codebases, closing off retesting items and generally getting it done. Independence: Ability to work independently while remaining a collaborative partner to the wider engineering team. Adaptability: Engine is evolving. You are able to evolve and develop as our requirements shift over time. Certifications: Relevant industry certifications (OSCP, OSWE, CCT-APP, CCT-INF etc.) or relevant demonstrable experience. Nice to have: Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Experience auditing Terraform or CloudFormation templates. DevSecOps: Familiarity with integrating security tooling (DAST/SAST) into CI/CD pipelines. Interview process Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: 45 minutes with our BISO 60 minutes technical interveiw with two of the team 45 minutes our CTO Benefits We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Starling - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of one of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. In Technology, we're asking that you attend the office a minimum of 1 day per week. 25 days holiday (plus take your public holiday allowance whenever works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing About Us You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Starling Bank are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. When you provide us with this information, you are doing so at your own consent, with full knowledge that we will process this personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice. By submitting your application, you agree that Starling Bank will collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. Our Privacy Notice explains what personal information we will process, where we will process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over our use of your personal information.
12/03/2026
Full time
Description At Engine by Starling, we are on a mission to find and work with leading banks all around the world who have the ambition to build rapid growth businesses, on our technology. Engine is Starling's software-as-a-service (SaaS) business, the technology that was built to power Starling Bank, and a year ago we split out as a separate business. Starling Bank has seen exceptional growth and success, and a large part of that is down to the fact that we have built our own modern technology from the ground up. This SaaS technology platform is now available to banks and financial institutions all around the world, enabling them to benefit from the innovative digital features, and efficient back-office processes that has helped achieve Starling's success. As a company, everyone is expected to roll up their sleeves to help deliver great outcomes for our clients. We are an engineering led company and we're looking for someone who will be excited by the potential for Engine's technology to transform banking in different markets around the world. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Engine - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of one of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. About the Role We are looking for an experienced Penetration Tester who can bridge the gap between deep technical exploitation and real-world business risk. This isn't just about running scanners and handing over a PDF; it's about adversarial empathy, understanding how our systems and services work so you can show us how they may be compromised. While you will sit within the Information Security team, you won't be siloed; you will be "dropped in" to test across various business domains, working side-by-side with Infrastructure Engineers and Software Developers and in collaboration with all parts of the Information Security Team. Your approach is to move beyond finding 'bugs' to helping out teams build inherently resilient systems. As an early member of our internal Pentesting capability, you won't just follow a manual, you will help write it. A key aspect of this role involves: Collaborating with your peers to design a continuous testing framework that evolves with our tech stack. Sharing knowledge with the wider technical faculty to elevate our collective security posture. Additionally, we understand the importance of knowledge and expertise remaining current and you shall support the continued advancement of our penetration testing through research, design and implementation of new solutions, including automation. Responsibilities: End-to-End Assessments: Conducting penetration tests on our core banking platform, focusing on Cloud and Application Security. Code Review: Performing manual secure code reviews to identify logic flaws and security anti-patterns. Threat Modelling: Participate in sessions with different teams to identify design flaws before code is written. Risk Contextualisation: Contextualising technical vulnerabilities into "Real-World Risk" scenarios to demonstrate business impact to non-technical executives and within Engine's risk management framework. Cloud Security: Collaborating with Infrastructure teams to audit and secure cloud configurations. Autonomous Execution: Acting as an independent operator within the team, managing your own testing scope and timelines across different business domains. Remediation: Providing clear, actionable remediation advice that balances security requirements with engineering velocity. Strategic Reporting: Translate complex technical exploits into actionable business risk summaries for non-technical stakeholders and executive leadership. Requirements We're open-minded when it comes to hiring and we care more about aptitude and attitude than specific experience or qualifications. Technical Skills Ideally, we would like: Experience: 5+ years experience in penetration testing with a focus on cloud native infrastructure, web applications, APIs. Tooling: Expert-level proficiency with industry-standard tools and the ability to "go manual" when scanners fail. Cloud Native: Experience with Cloud Security, (AWS/GCP) specifically AWS/EKS. Code Fluency: Ability to conduct code reviews in multiple languages, primarily Java and Go. Mobile: Experience testing Mobile Applications (iOS and Android). Design Review: Proven experience in Threat Modelling. SDLC: You have a working understanding of how software is architected, built and deployed. Scripting: You have the ability to write your own scripts and tooling to aid in pentesting and improve efficiency. Golang, Python etc. Soft Skills Communication: Exceptional written and spoken communication skills: the ability to communicate complex technical issues to engineers and business risk to executives. Proactivity: A self-starting nature. You don't wait for a ticket to find a vulnerability. Got downtime? You're digging into codebases, closing off retesting items and generally getting it done. Independence: Ability to work independently while remaining a collaborative partner to the wider engineering team. Adaptability: Engine is evolving. You are able to evolve and develop as our requirements shift over time. Certifications: Relevant industry certifications (OSCP, OSWE, CCT-APP, CCT-INF etc.) or relevant demonstrable experience. Nice to have: Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Experience auditing Terraform or CloudFormation templates. DevSecOps: Familiarity with integrating security tooling (DAST/SAST) into CI/CD pipelines. Interview process Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: 45 minutes with our BISO 60 minutes technical interveiw with two of the team 45 minutes our CTO Benefits We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Starling - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of one of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. In Technology, we're asking that you attend the office a minimum of 1 day per week. 25 days holiday (plus take your public holiday allowance whenever works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing About Us You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Starling Bank are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. When you provide us with this information, you are doing so at your own consent, with full knowledge that we will process this personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice. By submitting your application, you agree that Starling Bank will collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. Our Privacy Notice explains what personal information we will process, where we will process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over our use of your personal information.
Lead Enterprise Architect Pay up to £99,836, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. Join us and shape how one of the UK's largest digital organisations connects, scales and secures the technology that underpins services for millions of citizens As a Lead Enterprise Architect, you'll join DWP Digital's Enterprise Architecture community - a team that designs the strategic technology direction for our entire organisation. You'll lead the development of DWP's reference architectures and digital blueprints, ensuring our systems evolve in a secure, modern and sustainable way. Your work will influence multi billion pound services, helping us manage technical risk, reduce complexity and drive transformation across a vast and critical technology estate. This is a high impact, highly visible role. You'll be the recognised expert in integration architecture across DWP, shaping strategic decisions, guiding senior leaders and enabling the adoption of modern technologies. You'll balance big picture vision with deep technical insight, helping teams across DWP and government deliver better, more resilient services. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? You understand modern and legacy integration patterns, and know how technologies like APIs, events, messaging, file transfer and cloud based integration all fit together across a large, complex organisation. You have experience leading enterprise scale architecture for major, business critical systems - not just designing individual solutions, but shaping whole ecosystems and guiding major technology decisions. You're confident presenting complex topics to a wide range of audiences - senior leaders, technical teams, cross government partners and external stakeholders. You have experience running architecture governance that helps organisations make consistent, informed decisions. You know how to create reference architectures, principles and standards, and can explain them clearly to technical peers. You understand both modern architectural approaches (like microservices, APIs, cloud and event driven design) and traditional on premise monoliths - and how to bridge between them. You and your role As a Lead Enterprise Architect, you will be at the heart of shaping DWP's future technology landscape. You'll develop and maintain the DWP Enterprise Architecture, guiding how our systems evolve and ensuring teams have the patterns, standards and frameworks they need to build services confidently and consistently. This role is deeply strategic. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders and executive boards, helping them understand architectural risks, trade offs and opportunities - ensuring our technology direction stays aligned with DWP's business strategy. You'll lead horizon scanning, keep us aware of industry, government and digital trends, and translate emerging thinking into actionable recommendations for DWP. This position will also play a central role in influencing how we integrate platforms and services across the enterprise. This isn't command and control: success comes from chairmanship, collaboration and the ability to bring people together behind a shared architectural vision. You'll work across teams, portfolios and programmes to unblock challenges, shape roadmaps, spark pathfinder projects as well as help technical teams adopt modern integration approaches. As the expert in this domain, you'll often represent DWP across government, contributing to cross department initiatives and briefing senior leaders (including ministers) on specialist topics. You'll mentor other architects, support Product Delivery Unit teams, and help ensure the architectural "jigsaw" across DWP fits together coherently. This is a role for someone who wants to originate strategy, shape technology direction at national scale, and leave a legacy that improves the way government works for years to come. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield, whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to We offer pay up to £99,836. That's £75,026 salary plus a Government Digital and Data Allowance of up to £24,810 subject to our assessment of your capability at interview Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97% Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Sports and social activities Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process: We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a two-stage interview online. Click APPLY for more information and to start your application.
12/03/2026
Full time
Lead Enterprise Architect Pay up to £99,836, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. Join us and shape how one of the UK's largest digital organisations connects, scales and secures the technology that underpins services for millions of citizens As a Lead Enterprise Architect, you'll join DWP Digital's Enterprise Architecture community - a team that designs the strategic technology direction for our entire organisation. You'll lead the development of DWP's reference architectures and digital blueprints, ensuring our systems evolve in a secure, modern and sustainable way. Your work will influence multi billion pound services, helping us manage technical risk, reduce complexity and drive transformation across a vast and critical technology estate. This is a high impact, highly visible role. You'll be the recognised expert in integration architecture across DWP, shaping strategic decisions, guiding senior leaders and enabling the adoption of modern technologies. You'll balance big picture vision with deep technical insight, helping teams across DWP and government deliver better, more resilient services. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? You understand modern and legacy integration patterns, and know how technologies like APIs, events, messaging, file transfer and cloud based integration all fit together across a large, complex organisation. You have experience leading enterprise scale architecture for major, business critical systems - not just designing individual solutions, but shaping whole ecosystems and guiding major technology decisions. You're confident presenting complex topics to a wide range of audiences - senior leaders, technical teams, cross government partners and external stakeholders. You have experience running architecture governance that helps organisations make consistent, informed decisions. You know how to create reference architectures, principles and standards, and can explain them clearly to technical peers. You understand both modern architectural approaches (like microservices, APIs, cloud and event driven design) and traditional on premise monoliths - and how to bridge between them. You and your role As a Lead Enterprise Architect, you will be at the heart of shaping DWP's future technology landscape. You'll develop and maintain the DWP Enterprise Architecture, guiding how our systems evolve and ensuring teams have the patterns, standards and frameworks they need to build services confidently and consistently. This role is deeply strategic. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders and executive boards, helping them understand architectural risks, trade offs and opportunities - ensuring our technology direction stays aligned with DWP's business strategy. You'll lead horizon scanning, keep us aware of industry, government and digital trends, and translate emerging thinking into actionable recommendations for DWP. This position will also play a central role in influencing how we integrate platforms and services across the enterprise. This isn't command and control: success comes from chairmanship, collaboration and the ability to bring people together behind a shared architectural vision. You'll work across teams, portfolios and programmes to unblock challenges, shape roadmaps, spark pathfinder projects as well as help technical teams adopt modern integration approaches. As the expert in this domain, you'll often represent DWP across government, contributing to cross department initiatives and briefing senior leaders (including ministers) on specialist topics. You'll mentor other architects, support Product Delivery Unit teams, and help ensure the architectural "jigsaw" across DWP fits together coherently. This is a role for someone who wants to originate strategy, shape technology direction at national scale, and leave a legacy that improves the way government works for years to come. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield, whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to We offer pay up to £99,836. That's £75,026 salary plus a Government Digital and Data Allowance of up to £24,810 subject to our assessment of your capability at interview Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97% Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Sports and social activities Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process: We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a two-stage interview online. Click APPLY for more information and to start your application.
Lead Enterprise Architect Pay up to £99,836, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. Join us and shape how one of the UK's largest digital organisations connects, scales and secures the technology that underpins services for millions of citizens As a Lead Enterprise Architect, you'll join DWP Digital's Enterprise Architecture community - a team that designs the strategic technology direction for our entire organisation. You'll lead the development of DWP's reference architectures and digital blueprints, ensuring our systems evolve in a secure, modern and sustainable way. Your work will influence multi billion pound services, helping us manage technical risk, reduce complexity and drive transformation across a vast and critical technology estate. This is a high impact, highly visible role. You'll be the recognised expert in integration architecture across DWP, shaping strategic decisions, guiding senior leaders and enabling the adoption of modern technologies. You'll balance big picture vision with deep technical insight, helping teams across DWP and government deliver better, more resilient services. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? You understand modern and legacy integration patterns, and know how technologies like APIs, events, messaging, file transfer and cloud based integration all fit together across a large, complex organisation. You have experience leading enterprise scale architecture for major, business critical systems - not just designing individual solutions, but shaping whole ecosystems and guiding major technology decisions. You're confident presenting complex topics to a wide range of audiences - senior leaders, technical teams, cross government partners and external stakeholders. You have experience running architecture governance that helps organisations make consistent, informed decisions. You know how to create reference architectures, principles and standards, and can explain them clearly to technical peers. You understand both modern architectural approaches (like microservices, APIs, cloud and event driven design) and traditional on premise monoliths - and how to bridge between them. You and your role As a Lead Enterprise Architect, you will be at the heart of shaping DWP's future technology landscape. You'll develop and maintain the DWP Enterprise Architecture, guiding how our systems evolve and ensuring teams have the patterns, standards and frameworks they need to build services confidently and consistently. This role is deeply strategic. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders and executive boards, helping them understand architectural risks, trade offs and opportunities - ensuring our technology direction stays aligned with DWP's business strategy. You'll lead horizon scanning, keep us aware of industry, government and digital trends, and translate emerging thinking into actionable recommendations for DWP. This position will also play a central role in influencing how we integrate platforms and services across the enterprise. This isn't command and control: success comes from chairmanship, collaboration and the ability to bring people together behind a shared architectural vision. You'll work across teams, portfolios and programmes to unblock challenges, shape roadmaps, spark pathfinder projects as well as help technical teams adopt modern integration approaches. As the expert in this domain, you'll often represent DWP across government, contributing to cross department initiatives and briefing senior leaders (including ministers) on specialist topics. You'll mentor other architects, support Product Delivery Unit teams, and help ensure the architectural "jigsaw" across DWP fits together coherently. This is a role for someone who wants to originate strategy, shape technology direction at national scale, and leave a legacy that improves the way government works for years to come. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield, whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to We offer pay up to £99,836. That's £75,026 salary plus a Government Digital and Data Allowance of up to £24,810 subject to our assessment of your capability at interview Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97% Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Sports and social activities Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process: We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a two-stage interview online. Click APPLY for more information and to start your application.
12/03/2026
Full time
Lead Enterprise Architect Pay up to £99,836, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. Join us and shape how one of the UK's largest digital organisations connects, scales and secures the technology that underpins services for millions of citizens As a Lead Enterprise Architect, you'll join DWP Digital's Enterprise Architecture community - a team that designs the strategic technology direction for our entire organisation. You'll lead the development of DWP's reference architectures and digital blueprints, ensuring our systems evolve in a secure, modern and sustainable way. Your work will influence multi billion pound services, helping us manage technical risk, reduce complexity and drive transformation across a vast and critical technology estate. This is a high impact, highly visible role. You'll be the recognised expert in integration architecture across DWP, shaping strategic decisions, guiding senior leaders and enabling the adoption of modern technologies. You'll balance big picture vision with deep technical insight, helping teams across DWP and government deliver better, more resilient services. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? You understand modern and legacy integration patterns, and know how technologies like APIs, events, messaging, file transfer and cloud based integration all fit together across a large, complex organisation. You have experience leading enterprise scale architecture for major, business critical systems - not just designing individual solutions, but shaping whole ecosystems and guiding major technology decisions. You're confident presenting complex topics to a wide range of audiences - senior leaders, technical teams, cross government partners and external stakeholders. You have experience running architecture governance that helps organisations make consistent, informed decisions. You know how to create reference architectures, principles and standards, and can explain them clearly to technical peers. You understand both modern architectural approaches (like microservices, APIs, cloud and event driven design) and traditional on premise monoliths - and how to bridge between them. You and your role As a Lead Enterprise Architect, you will be at the heart of shaping DWP's future technology landscape. You'll develop and maintain the DWP Enterprise Architecture, guiding how our systems evolve and ensuring teams have the patterns, standards and frameworks they need to build services confidently and consistently. This role is deeply strategic. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders and executive boards, helping them understand architectural risks, trade offs and opportunities - ensuring our technology direction stays aligned with DWP's business strategy. You'll lead horizon scanning, keep us aware of industry, government and digital trends, and translate emerging thinking into actionable recommendations for DWP. This position will also play a central role in influencing how we integrate platforms and services across the enterprise. This isn't command and control: success comes from chairmanship, collaboration and the ability to bring people together behind a shared architectural vision. You'll work across teams, portfolios and programmes to unblock challenges, shape roadmaps, spark pathfinder projects as well as help technical teams adopt modern integration approaches. As the expert in this domain, you'll often represent DWP across government, contributing to cross department initiatives and briefing senior leaders (including ministers) on specialist topics. You'll mentor other architects, support Product Delivery Unit teams, and help ensure the architectural "jigsaw" across DWP fits together coherently. This is a role for someone who wants to originate strategy, shape technology direction at national scale, and leave a legacy that improves the way government works for years to come. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield, whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to We offer pay up to £99,836. That's £75,026 salary plus a Government Digital and Data Allowance of up to £24,810 subject to our assessment of your capability at interview Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97% Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Sports and social activities Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process: We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a two-stage interview online. Click APPLY for more information and to start your application.
