Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we're not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting edge defence technology to ground breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Senior Security Architect at one of our QinetiQ UK sites, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.
The Role
As a Senior Security Architect you will deliver compelling cyber security consultancy involving the leading and supporting of the design and development of secure technical system and solution architectures for our markets.
Day-to-day, you will develop conceptual security solutions, architectures and associated principals and approaches devising across a range of technologies and environments.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Working in partnership with our clients to drive the security outcomes they require in their specific business context considering impacts to their business/operations
- Developing security plans, policies & processes advising security related technology selection across a range of technologies
- Leading security-related project delivery from the detailed technical level to high-level system views
- Collaborating with other architect disciplines and technical experts to deliver a security viewpoint on architectures
- Supporting, coaching, and mentoring staff
- Working with other security practitioners to shape and influence good security architectural solutions that meet governance/regulatory requirements
Essential experience of the Senior Security Architect:
- A strong working knowledge of cyber and information regulatory requirements with a good understanding of Information Assurance Frameworks
- The ability to apply architectural frameworks and design patterns with previous relevant experience of architecture
- Previous experience developing and advising proportionate cyber security solutions to meet customer needs
- A strong understanding of relevant digital technologies and how to apply security architecture with in depth experience of at least one area
- The ability to communicate strongly with stakeholders, make security recommendations and lead teams to develop secure technical solutions
- A good understanding of the current threat landscape, technical vulnerabilities and attack methodologies
Essential qualifications for the Senior Security Architect:
We value difference and we don't have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.
This role is 37 hours per week based at multiple UK sites. Hybrid working patterns available. Travel to customer sites will be expected.
Benefits
- Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
- Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
- Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
- Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
- We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
- Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community
Security Clearance
Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.