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Security Architect
NEC Software Solutions. Produce security architecture designs for internal systems and customer solutions aligned with the overarching architecture framework .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in security architecture design, risk management, and threat modeling, with a strong focus on compliance with standards such as ISO 27001 and NIST. Engages effectively with stakeholders to ensure secure systems and contributes to security assurance documentation and evaluations.
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Security Architecture DesignThreat ModelingRisk AssessmentISO 27001 FamiliarityStakeholder Engagement
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Hard Skills
Security Architecture DesignThreat ModelingRisk AssessmentSecurity Assurance DocumentationVulnerability AssessmentRemediation AdvisorySecurity Technology EvaluationNon-Functional Requirements UnderstandingRegulated Environment ExperiencePublic-Sector Experience
Soft Skills
Confidence Engaging StakeholdersCollaboration with Technical ArchitectsCommunication Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
ISO 27001 CertificationNIST FamiliarityCIS FamiliarityDBS Check
Industry Keywords
CybersecurityGovernanceRisk ManagementPublic SectorSecurity Standards
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Produce security architecture designs for internal systems and customer solutions aligned with the overarching architecture framework
- Conduct threat modelling and risk assessments for applications, platforms, and services
- Produce security assurance documentation for internal governance, customer assurance, and formal accreditation
- Work with Technical Architects and Enterprise Architects to ensure solutions are secure by default and proportionate to risk
- Assess emerging threats and vulnerabilities, including CVEs, and advise on remediation
- Support delivery teams with security advice and hands-on engagement
- Present security designs and risk positions to the Technical Assurance Board
- Contribute security architecture input to bids, sales activities, and security questionnaires
- Support evaluation and controlled adoption of new security technologies
- Continuously develop skills and knowledge in response to evolving threats, technologies, and standards
Requirements
What you’ll need- Practical experience designing and assuring secure systems
- Strong understanding of security principles, non-functional requirements, and risk management
- Confidence engaging with stakeholders across engineering, architecture, and governance
- Experience working in regulated or public-sector environments is a plus
- Familiarity with ISO 27001, NCSC Cyber Essentials, NIST, or CIS is desirable
- Pre-existing right to work and travel within the UK
- Satisfactory vetting, references, and occupational health checks
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check may be required depending on the role
Benefits
Comp & perks- Private Medical Cover funded by NEC for Employees (with the option to add family members at an additional cost)
- 25 days paid holiday with the option to buy/sell (FTE)
- 4 x basic salary life assurance cover funded by NEC (with the option to increase cover at an additional cost)
- A Group Pension Plan with fantastic employer contributions up to a maximum of 8.5%
- A selection of flexible benefits to suit your individual needs
- Free access to LinkedIn Learning with over 15,000 courses
- Remote or hybrid working, subject to the successful applicant's location and company policy