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At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting edge defence technology to ground breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Senior Security Architect at one of our QinetiQ UK sites, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.\nThe Role\nAs a Senior Security Architect you will deliver compelling cyber security consultancy involving the leading and supporting of the design and development of secure technical system and solution architectures for our markets.\nDay-to-day, you will develop conceptual security solutions, architectures and associated principals and approaches devising across a range of technologies and environments.\nYour responsibilities will include:\nWorking in partnership with our clients to drive the security outcomes they require in their specific business context considering impacts to their business/operations\nDeveloping security plans, policies & processes advising security related technology selection across a range of technologies\nLeading security-related project delivery from the detailed technical level to high-level system views\nCollaborating with other architect disciplines and technical experts to deliver a security viewpoint on architectures\nSupporting, coaching, and mentoring staff\nWorking with other security practitioners to shape and influence good security architectural solutions that meet governance/regulatory requirements\nEssential experience of the Senior Security Architect:\nA strong working knowledge of cyber and information regulatory requirements with a good understanding of Information Assurance Frameworks\nThe ability to apply architectural frameworks and design patterns with previous relevant experience of architecture\nPrevious experience developing and advising proportionate cyber security solutions to meet customer needs\nA strong understanding of relevant digital technologies and how to apply security architecture with in depth experience of at least one area\nThe ability to communicate strongly with stakeholders, make security recommendations and lead teams to develop secure technical solutions\nA good understanding of the current threat landscape, technical vulnerabilities and attack methodologies\nEssential qualifications for the Senior Security Architect:\nWe value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.\nThis role is 37 hours per week based at multiple UK sites. Hybrid working patterns available. Travel to customer sites will be expected.\nWhy Join QinetiQ?\nAs we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.\nAs a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experience enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. 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