Senior Technical Architect

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Pay range: £57,946 plus a Government Digital and Data Allowance of up to £25,971. Benefits include 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and a great work‑life balance.

Lead the architectural direction for encryption services that protect millions of citizens' data every day. Modernise legacy platforms, drive cloud migration, and embed automation to deliver resilience and efficiency. Work at the heart of our Identity & Encryption team, collaborating with engineers and security experts to design solutions that are secure, scalable, and aligned with government strategy.

• Expertise in IAM (Identity & Access Management), MFA (Multi‑Factor Authentication), RBAC (Role‑based Access Control), and SSO (Single‑Sign On) technologies
• Deep knowledge of encryption & cryptography (SSL/TLS, PKI, VPNs)
• Proven experience designing architectures across on‑prem, cloud, and hybrid environments
• Architecture design experience working with project delivery teams within agile, waterfall and hybrid environments throughout the lifecycle (from concept to go‑live)
• Ability to lead technical design, mentor teams, and translate business needs into secure solutions

You are a strategic thinker with deep technical expertise and a passion for secure, scalable solutions. In this role, you will lead the design and delivery of encryption services that protect sensitive data and underpin critical government systems across cloud and hybrid environments, modernising legacy platforms and introducing automation to drive efficiency.

Your days will be spent collaborating with architects, engineers, and security specialists to shape solutions that meet complex business needs while aligning with DWP's transformation goals. Your ability to mentor others, influence stakeholders, and translate requirements into robust technical designs will make you a key contributor in our mission.

Millions of people rely on DWP services every day – your work ensures they can access them securely and confidently.

Location:

Blackpool, Leeds or Manchester – whichever is most convenient for you.

Hybrid working:
Home and hub collaboration.

Pay:
Up to £83,917 – £57,946 salary plus a Government Digital and Data Allowance of up to £25,971, based on assessment.

Pension:
Civil Service pension with 28.97% employer contributions (up to £16,786 per year).

Holidays: 26 to 31 days generous leave, plus all public holidays and up to 3 extra days off a month on flex‑time.

• Flexible working including flexible hours and flex‑friendly policies
• Time off for volunteering and charitable giving
• ‘I Can Be Me in DWP’ initiative supporting authentic self‑expression at work
• Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more
• Interest‑free loans for bikes or season tickets
• Sports and social activities
• Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities

• DWP 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
• Best Place to Work in Digital category – Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025
• Best Public Sector Employer – 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards

1️⃣ Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs as instructed.

2️⃣ Interview: a single‑stage online interview.

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Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Information Technology