3168 IT & Software Developer jobs in the UK

DWP Digital jobs

Lead Security Architect

£85,000 - 85,000
DWP Digital
Eddleston Close, Staining
£85,000 - 85,000
Company Size icon
Company Size
5k+
Company Type icon
Company Type
Services
Exp Level icon
Exp Level
Lead
Job Type icon
Job Type
Full-Time
Language icon
Language
English
Visa sponsorship icon
Visa sponsorship
No

Requirements

Must:
We are looking for a cybersecurity architect with the following skills, knowledge, and experience: - Security Architecture design and modeling techniques, tools, and standards. - Application and Cloud Security. - Experience in enterprise scale IT, specifically in at least one recent security architect role within a complex large-scale, national, or multinational organization. - Network Security: Knowledge of network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF) and securing them, including configuring secure routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers. - Threat analysis and mitigation: Expertise in identifying and mitigating cyber threats, utilizing advanced threat detection tools (e.g., SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint detection systems). - Encryption & Cryptography: Familiarity with encryption technologies (e.g., SSL/TLS, IPsec, Kerberos, VPNs, PKI) to secure data both in transit and at rest.

Technologies

Cryptography
DevSecOps
REST
TCP/IP

Responsibilities

As our Lead Security Architect, you will leverage your technical security knowledge, architecture design, and development skills to secure services used by millions against cyber threats. You will face unique architectural and security challenges within our vast and complex organization. Your role will require you to not only be an expert in Security Architecture but also to possess leadership experience and the ability to influence senior business stakeholders across large organizations, managing diverse technology portfolios.

Description


We are offering a competitive pay of up to £77,740, with additional benefits including a generous civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, which could total up to £21,050 annually. You will enjoy a flexible working environment, which includes a hybrid model, allowing you to work from home and collaborate in one of our digital hubs located in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle, or Sheffield. Our leave package starts at 26 days, increasing to 31 days with time, alongside public holidays. We support your work-life balance with a wide range of benefits, including a culture of inclusivity, options for volunteering, and personal development opportunities. Our application process is streamlined to be efficient and consists of just two stages: an online application and a single interview stage. We invite you to apply and bring your expertise to make a difference with us at DWP Digital.
Something wrong or incorrect with this job? Tell us in the chat 💬 on the right ➡️
You can find Software Architect salaries in the UK here.

How many Software Architect jobs are in the UK?

Currently, there are 3168 Architect openings. Check also: Cloud jobs, Security jobs, ElasticSearch jobs - all with salary brackets.

Is the UK a good place for Software Architects?

The UK is one of the best countries to work as a Software Architect. It has a vibrant startup community, growing tech hubs and, most important: lots of interesting jobs for people who work in tech.

Which companies are hiring for Software Architect jobs in the UK?

SwapTix, Arctic Shores, FCDO Services, Counter Terrorism Policing, Barony Universal Products Plc, EG On The Move Ltd, TBG Solutions Ltd among others, are currently hiring for Architect roles in the UK.

The company with most openings is Experis as they are hiring for 104 different Software Architect jobs in the UK. They are probably quite committed to find good Software Architects.