Security Architect; office locations

Security Architect (London, Technology & Architecture)

• Full-time
• Office:
  London

We are looking for an experienced Security Architect to join Genomics England, shaping security architecture that protects sensitive genomic data at national scale.

Within this role you will support the Head of Information Security to deliver the Cyber Security Strategy and Roadmap. You will be the lead technical security engineering and architecture resource for both cyber security projects and BAU activities, managing security solutions used to protect data and services.

• Act as the technical lead on Information Security.
• Design, develop and implement security solutions to reduce cyber risk in line with the risk management framework.
• Own and evolve existing Cyber Security solutions across Genomics England.
• Respond quickly and efficiently to security incidents when required.

Qualifications and Skills

• Strong technical experience related to cybersecurity, preferably in a hybrid environment (AWS and on-prem).
• Experience deploying and supporting security solutions such as NGFW, NGAV, SIEM, UEBA, vulnerability scanners and patch management.
• Exposure to environments with changing priorities and ability to prioritize and balance competing demands.
• Good planning and organisation skills.
• Ability to clearly document processes and procedures.
• Experience with vulnerability and patch management.
• Experience designing and securing cloud architectures.
• Experience with Ansible, SALT, Terraform and Dev Ops tools such as Git Lab, Confluence, Jira.
• Experience in Linux (environment predominantly Linux).
• Experience delivering security solutions in a containerised environment.
• CISM or CISSP certification.
• Knowledge of Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO
  27001, and/or NIST Security Framework.
• Degree in computer science, software engineering, or equivalent experience.

Benefits

• 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, additional leave for long service, option to apply for up to 30 days remote working abroad annually (approval required).
• Blended working arrangements, flexible working, enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave benefits.
• Defined contribution pension (Genomics England double-matches up to 10%, can contribute more).
• Life Assurance (3× salary) and Give As You Earn scheme.
• Individual learning budgets, support for training and certifications, reimbursement for one annual professional subscription (approval required).
• Employee recognition programme and referral scheme.
• Subsidised gym membership, free Headspace account, employee assistance programme, eye tests, flu jabs.

Salary From: £89,900

Closing Date: Tuesday 28th July @23:00 (UK time)

Equal opportunities and commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace

Genomics England is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment that promotes equity, diversity and inclusion best practice. We treat everyone with respect regardless of disability, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, or social background. Our policies of non‑discrimination and equity are applied fairly to all people, regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation, length of service, part‑time status or contract type.

We do not tolerate discrimination, harassment, victimisation or bullying. Our People policies outline our commitment to inclusivity.