Senior Security Architect

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Senior Security Architect Join to apply for the Senior Security Architect role at Graphics Unlimited (Vic) Pty Ltd Pay up to £83,917. Benefits include 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work‑life balance. Overview At DWP we build secure, reliable and user‑centred digital services that millions of people depend on every day. Our Identity & Trust team is developing a strategic platform that will enable safe, secure and seamless communication between citizens and the services they rely on. This high‑impact role will shape how DWP protects citizens, services and data at a national scale. Responsibilities
Provide specialist security leadership, architectural direction and hands‑on guidance across identity verification projects. Influence long‑term identity solutions, strengthening trust and secure access for DWP and public services in the UK. Drive secure‑by‑default thinking, refine patterns and help colleagues make confident, informed decisions that lead to robust services.
Qualifications & Experience
Security architecture design and modelling techniques, tools and standards. Application and Cloud Security across complex environments. Enterprise‑scale IT experience, at least one recent Security Architect role within a large, complex national or multinational organisation. Network Security; strong understanding of network protocols (e.g. TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF) and experience securing routers, switches, firewalls and load balancers. Threat analysis and mitigation using tooling such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, and endpoint detection systems. Encryption & Cryptography expertise (e.g. SSL/TLS, IPsec, Kerberos, VPNs, PKI) including securing data in transit and at rest. Strong knowledge of AuthN/AuthZ technologies such as OIDC, OAuth, JWT and SAML. Knowledge of cloud‑native technologies (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes, Istio) and CI/CD tooling (e.g. Jenkins, GitLab).
A CISSP certification or Masters in Information Security would be nice to have but is not essential. Benefits & Perks
Hybrid working; spend time working at home and in a digital hub. Pay: up to £83,917 (£57,946 base + Government Digital and Data Allowance up to £25,971). Civil service pension with 28.97% employer contributions (up to £16,786 per year). Generous leave package: starting at 26 days rising to 31 days; up to 3 extra days off per month on flexi‑time. Flexible working hours, voluntary & charitable time off, and ESG initiatives. Discounts on shopping, events, sports, and social activities. Interest‑free loans for a bike or season ticket. Professional development, coaching and career progression opportunities.
Acknowledgements
DWP recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year (Computing Women in Tech) Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Best Place to Work in Digital category (Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025) Best Public Sector Employer (Women in Tech Employer Awards 2025)
Process
Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. Interview: a single‑stage online interview.
Job Details Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Information Technology Industry: Computer and Network Security Location One of our digital hubs in Blackpool, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield – whichever is most convenient. Contact Click Apply for more information and to start your application. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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