Senior Cyber Security Architect

JOB DESCRIPTION

Join Kainos and Shape the Future 

At Kainos, we’re problem solvers, innovators, and collaborators - driven by a shared mission to create real impact. Whether we’re transforming digital services for millions, delivering cutting-edge Workday solutions, or pushing the boundaries of technology, we do it together.

We believe in a people-first culture, where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your contributions truly make a difference. Here, you’ll be part of a diverse, ambitious team that celebrates creativity and collaboration.

Ready to make your mark? Join us and be part of something bigger.

Main purpose of role & level in the business:

As a Senior Security Architect in Kainos, you’ll be responsible for the design and application of industry leading security practices in the platforms and services we build for our customers. Our projects range greatly in variety, from visa and passport processing systems to hospital medical record platforms and global financial management and HCM systems.

You’ll work with Agile delivery teams to ensure that they follow good security practices throughout the software development journey. You’ll learn about and apply new technologies and approaches, with talented colleagues who will help you develop and grow. You’ll share knowledge and help educate people on good security practices, both customers and Kainos team members.

Minimum (essential) requirements:

Expertise in leading the secure design of new cloud services and solutions, setting standards and establishing frameworks. Expertise in identifying security issues in existing system designs, including recommending mitigations that balance cost, risk and usability. Knowledge of security standards and regulations (e.g. NCSC, ISO, SOC, NIST, PCI, GDPR). Experience in application architecture, software development and/or infrastructure architecture. Experience in testing the security of software and infrastructure using appropriate security tools. Experience with Continuous Security, Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery techniques Experience of network security (e.g. OSI, TCP/IP), web application security (e.g. OWASP) and platform security (e.g. CIS Benchmarks). Experience of mentoring and coaching members of your team and wider community. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey security complexities to audiences of various technical abilities (e.g. senior stakeholders, development teams).

Desirable:

End-to-end security involvement, including governance, risk and compliance, operational security, supply chain security and secure user management. Active participation in knowledge sharing activities, both within the team and at a wider capability level and externally where appropriate. Offensive security experience and qualifications (e.g. OSCP, CREST, TIGER or equivalent)

Who you are:

Our vision is to enable outstanding people to create digital solutions that have a positive impact on people’s lives. Our values aren't abstract; they are the behaviours we expect from each other every day, and underpin everything that we do. We expect everyone to display our values by being determined in how obstacles are overcome; honest when dealing with others; respectful of how you treat others; creative to find solutions to complex problems and cooperative by sharing information, knowledge and experience These values, applied collectively, help to produce an outstanding Kainos person, team and culture. 

About us 

Kainos is a high-growth IT services company providing digital technology solutions and agile software development to enterprise customers. Across our 31-year history, we have worked on transformational projects across government, NHS and a myriad of private sector clients.

Embracing our differences  

At Kainos, we believe in the power of diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to building a team that is as diverse as the world we live in, where everyone is valued, respected, and given an equal chance to thrive. We actively seek out talented people from all backgrounds, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes them who they are. We also believe every candidate deserves a level playing field.

Our friendly talent acquisition team is here to support you every step of the way, so if you require any accommodations or adjustments, we encourage you to reach out.

We understand that everyone's journey is different, and by having a private conversation we can ensure that our recruitment process is tailored to your needs.