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Security Architect

Roke
Woking
2 days ago
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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 give the opportunity to work on client site, 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 areas. 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 include:
Producing High-level Security Architecture and design documents for various projects
Acting as the Security SME to customer or Roke Project Managers and Technical Leads, ensuring solutions adhere to MOD security policy
Coordinating Security Risk Analysis and Management activities, including 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 developing and deploying 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 methodologies, including Secure by Design (SbD)
Knowledge of the following is also necessary:
Defence CIS, Land Tactical CIS, pan-Government, and NATO CIS services
MOD Equipment in service and upcoming releases within 5 years
MOD Secure by Design
NIST 800-53 and CSF Framework
Beneficial but not essential knowledge includes:
EA Sparks and Archimate standards
TOGAF enterprise architecture standard
ITIL service-oriented architecture approach
Cyber Security Qualifications such as CISSP, ISSAP, CGRC
Strong communication skills, able to convey security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Understanding of security technologies used by Defence and their vulnerabilities
Why You Should Join Us

We offer a competitive salary and flexible benefits covering health, wellbeing, savings, protection, leisure, and entertainment. Our community groups foster idea sharing and passion for tools, technologies, and techniques.
We are committed to Equal Opportunity, Diversity, and Inclusion. Our environment is friendly, creative, and supportive of a diverse workforce and those with additional needs.
Security Information

Due to the position's nature, you must be willing and eligible to achieve SC clearance. You should be a British Citizen and have resided in the UK for the last 5 years.

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