Senior Security Architect
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Occupation Type
Cyber security professionals
Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled
Sponsorship Salary Threshold
£48,500
(£24.87 per hour)
Occupation rate applies
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Description
Base Location: You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations : Perth, Reading or Havant
Salary: £58,100 - £87,100 + performance-related bonus and a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
The role
The role of the Senior Security Architect demands business insight; technical acuity; and the ability to think, communicate and write at various levels of abstraction. A formal information security architecture process is one of the key enablers of a security programme. It is the planning process that provides the models, templates and principles that are used to design, implement and operate information security solutions. It enables consistency, leverage and reuse to satisfy the business requirements for security services in an optimum manner.
You will
Salary: £58,100 - £87,100 + performance-related bonus and a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
The role
The role of the Senior Security Architect demands business insight; technical acuity; and the ability to think, communicate and write at various levels of abstraction. A formal information security architecture process is one of the key enablers of a security programme. It is the planning process that provides the models, templates and principles that are used to design, implement and operate information security solutions. It enables consistency, leverage and reuse to satisfy the business requirements for security services in an optimum manner.
You will
- Lead the design and assurance of security architectures across digital, cloud and data‑driven solutions, ensuring they follow best practice, comply with regulations and meet organisational security standards.
- Proven experience designing and governing security architectures in complex or regulated enterprise environments, ideally covering cloud, identity, data, network and application security
- Strong understanding of cloud security [SaaS, PaaS, IaaS (including AWS, Azure) etc], including IAM, network protection, encryption, monitoring, zero‑trust concepts and secure cloud‑native design
- Hands‑on experience with threat‑modelling techniques and the ability to translate identified threats into meaningful, actionable technical controls.
SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.
Our IT division powers growth across all SSE business areas by making sure we have the systems, software and security needed to take the lead in a low carbon world. They provide expertise, advice and day-to-day support in emerging technologies, data and analytics, cyber security and more.
Flexible Benefits To Fit Your Life
Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.
Work with an equal opportunity employer
SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact David.Brickell@sse.com / 01738 275 846 to discuss how we can support you.
We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.
Ready to apply?
Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.
We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.
Ready to apply?
Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.