Senior Security ArchitectGraphics Unlimited (Vic) Pty Ltd • Burnley, England, United Kingdom
Senior Security Architect
Graphics Unlimited (Vic) Pty Ltd
- Burnley, England, United Kingdom
- Burnley, England, United Kingdom
About
DWP’s Identity & Trust team is building a strategic platform that enables safe, secure and seamless communication between citizens and the services they rely on. We are looking for a Senior Security Architect to provide specialist security leadership, architectural direction and hands‑on guidance across a range of identity verification projects. This high‑impact role directly shapes how DWP protects citizens, services and data at a national scale. Responsibilities
Lead security architecture design and modelling techniques, tools and standards for identity verification platforms. Provide architectural guidance for application and cloud security across complex environments. Drive secure‑by‑default thinking, refine patterns and help teams make confident, informed security decisions. Influence long‑term identity solutions, strengthening trust and secure access in DWP and across public services in the UK. Qualifications
Security architecture design and modelling techniques, tools and standards. Application and cloud security across complex environments. Experience in enterprise‑scale IT, in at least one recent Security Architect role within a large, complex 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 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). Details
Location: Digital hubs in Blackpool, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield (hybrid model – some time at home, some in a hub). Hybrid working – spend time collaborating face‑to‑face in a hub. Pay and Benefits
Pay up to £83,917 (£57,946 salary + Government Digital and Data Allowance up to £25,971). Pension: 28.97% employer contributions, worth up to £16,786 per year. Holidays: 26 days rising to 31 days over time, plus up to 3 extra days off per month on flexi‑time and all public holidays. Benefits Package
Flexible working including flexible hours. Time off volunteering and charitable giving. Interest‑free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket. Sports and social activities. Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. Awards and Culture
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 in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025. Best Public Sector Employer at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards. Process
The application and selection process is just two stages: Apply and Interview (a single stage online interview).
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Languages
- English
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