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Senior Security Architect

Employer
QinetiQ
Location
Malvern, Worcestershire
Closing date
30 Dec 2020
Reference
12463

Job Details

QinetiQ comprises teams of dedicated people; experts in defence, aerospace, security and related markets. We draw on our extensive technical knowledge and intellectual property to provide the know-how and support to solve some of the world’s most challenging problems.  Our people make the critical difference to customers by providing unique approaches to problem solving.  Why don’t you join some of the world’s finest scientific and technical minds and help us make tomorrow work today?

Job description/Person specification

We are looking to appoint an experienced Security Architect to join our expanding team of technical experts. Our team work on a range of complex challenging projects across a range of organisations including MOD, Government and commercial companies.

Key Accountabilities:

- Conducting analysis of and delivering consultancy on the security posture of complex system architectures.
- Collaboratively working with other architect disciplines and technical experts to deliver a security viewpoint on architectures that will inform the design while ensuring security requirements are met.
- Collaboratively working with other security experts, including Information Assurance consultants, accreditors, analysts and penetration testers to inform secure architectural design that meets all relevant governance requirements.
- Possess an understanding of, and (when required) be able to lead local security-related project delivery elements, including detailed technical levels as well as higher level project views.
- Possess an understanding of, and (when required) be able to lead local security governance project elements. This includes, but is not limited to, security assurance, aspects of accreditation, Government and commercial frameworks and related technical guidance/best practice.
- Apply detailed knowledge of the current cyber threat landscape, technical vulnerabilities and attack methodologies to the design of complex architectures.

Role Requirements:

- Experience applying architectural frameworks (e.g. TOGAF).
- Good technical knowledge and experience across multiple platforms and technologies.
- Experience identifying cyber security risks and developing proportionate mitigations in solution designs.
- A sound understanding of Information Assurance Frameworks, both Government and commercial. (e.g. IS 1&2, 27001, NIST)
- Certification demonstrating suitable expertise in Security Architecture, Information Assurance and Technical Architecture is highly desired.
- Ability to engage with a cross-section of stakeholders, both technical and non-technical.
- An ability to make security recommendations in the context of wider business requirements such as efficiency, resilience and confidence.
- Experience leading small teams and providing advice as part of larger project delivery teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Company

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Life at QinetiQ

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation, courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.

You’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experience enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems. 

Diversity and inclusion
Our differences are not only embraced but make us stronger. With that goal in mind, we have Diversity & Inclusion Champions in all our businesses; employee-led networks; and a number of employee communication channels. In a diverse, inclusive environment, we can all achieve our potential.  

Adaptive Working

Flexible & hybrid working options
We understand our people have different needs when it comes to balancing work and life. With Adaptive Working, there’s the potential to work in the way that suits both you and QinetiQ best. We offer flexible working to enable you to work fewer days per week or have flexible start and finish times. 
Meanwhile, hybrid working means you could work remotely or partly on-site. All options are powered by digital technology and designed to balance individuals’ needs with those of teams and customers. 
The goal is to create an inclusive, collaborative and customer-focused culture where everyone can thrive. Find out more here.

Your wellbeing
Looking after the health and wellbeing of you and your family is our number one priority. As part of our Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) strategy, we offer a host of services designed to support your wellbeing. They range from our Thrive app and Employee Assistance Programme to Mental Health First Aiders. Your wellbeing is critical to our collective and individual success. 

Rewards and benefits
In addition to global career progression and the opportunity to work on a broad range of interesting projects, we offer a wide range of rewards and recognition. Our highly competitive salaries come with a raft of benefits, from a performance-based Employee Incentive Scheme, to Thank Q, our global recognition scheme. There’s also a Share Incentive Plan, Life Assurance and Benefits+, our flexible benefits package. It’s all designed to make life easier for you and your family. 

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