Security Architect

Social network you want to login/join with:

Roke imagines a more secure world. A world where technology protects, rather than exposes. A world where expert engineers, consultants, and business support staff collaborate to protect what matters most to our clients.

We are a friendly and flexible team with a culture of ‘time, trust, and freedom’. The role may offer opportunities to work on client sites, from the office, in shared workspaces, or from home as necessary. We pride ourselves on listening to each other’s aspirations and accommodating wherever possible.

The Opportunity

Roke is a leading technology & engineering company with clients spanning National Security, Defence, and Intelligence sectors. We work alongside our customers to solve their complex and unique challenges. As a member of the Security Team working on a large Defence programme, your day will be diverse, involved, and rewarding.

You will work with Security SMEs, the Technical Project Manager, and the Lead Solution Architect to establish Security first principles within the Initial Security Architecture for our Defence business unit.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Producing high-level Security Architecture and design documents for various projects.
• Acting as the Security SME to either customer or Roke Project Managers and Technical Leads, ensuring solutions are developed and delivered in adherence to MOD security policy.
• Coordinating Security Risk Analysis and Management activities to support design and assurance of solutions, including creating and maintaining the security risk register and managing Risk Balance Cases.
• Developing Security Architectural diagrams.
• Producing and maintaining security documentation such as Secure by Design Documentation, Security Management Plans, Security Operating Procedures, and Security Cases.
• Supporting the team lead in the development and deployment of cyber services.
• Identifying and capturing project and programme Security Risks.

Why We Want You

The role requires extensive experience, including but not limited to:

• Delivering cross-cutting Engineering; Security Architectures.
• Providing security assurance services supporting Defence Digital, DE&S, or Strategic Command.
• Supporting MOD projects following JSP 604 / 453 and JSP 440 methodology, including Secure by Design (SbD).

You should also have knowledge of:

• Defence CIS, Land Tactical CIS, pan-Government, and NATO CIS services.
• MOD Equipment currently in service or to be released within the next 5 years.
• MOD Secure by Design principles.
• NIST 800-53 and CSF Framework.

Additional beneficial but not essential knowledge includes:

• EA Sparks and Archimate certification or experience.
• TOGAF certification or experience.
• ITIL certification or experience.
• Relevant Cyber Security Qualifications such as CISSP, ISSAP, CGRC.
• Strong communication skills to articulate security concepts and risks to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to understand and explain security technologies and vulnerabilities.

Why You Should Join Us

We offer a competitive salary and flexible benefits covering health, wellbeing, savings, protection, life, leisure, and entertainment.

Roke has a vibrant community with groups sharing interests in tools, technologies, and techniques.

We are committed to Equal Opportunity, Diversity, and Inclusion. Our environment is friendly, creative, and supportive of a diverse workforce, including those with additional needs.

Security Information

This position requires eligibility for a minimum of SC clearance. Candidates should be British Citizens who have resided in the UK for the last 5 years.

#J-18808-Ljbffr