Senior Security Architect

Senior Security Architect – Women in Tech

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Pay up to £83,917, with a Government Digital and Data Allowance of up to £25,971.

Our teams are developing strategic platforms 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.

• Security architecture design, 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, national or multi‑national 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 SIEM, IDS/IPS, and endpoint detection systems.
• Encryption and 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, Git Lab).

A CISSP certification or a master’s in Information Security would be an advantage, but not essential.

In this role you'll help shape the security foundations that enable millions of people to safely authenticate their identities and access DWP's services. Your architectural leadership will influence long‑term solutions, strengthening trust and secure access in DWP and across public services in the UK.

You will also play a key role in improving how security is understood and applied across teams – driving secure‑by‑default thinking, refining patterns, and helping colleagues make confident, informed decisions.

You'll join one of our digital hubs in Blackpool, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield. We operate a hybrid model – working at home and collaborating face‑to‑face in a hub.

Salary up to £83,917 (base £57,946) plus a Government Digital and Data Allowance up to £25,971 subject to assessment.

• Employer pension contribution of 28.97 %, up to £16,786 per year.
• Generous leave package – starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time, plus up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi‑time.
• Flexible working hours and flex‑friendly policies.
• Time off for volunteering and charitable giving.
• "I Can Be Me in DWP" programme – bring your authentic self to work.
• Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more.
• Interest‑free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket.
• 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 – Women In Tech Employer Awards 2025.

Our application and selection process has two stages:

• Apply – complete your application on Civil Service Jobs.
• Interview – a two‑stage online interview.

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• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Information Technology

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