Lead Security Architect, Home Office Cyber Security (HOCS)
| Posting date: | 30 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £60,300 to £66,330 per year |
| Additional salary information: | New entrants to the Civil Service will start their role on the salary band minimum: £60,300 for National Roles. You may be eligible for an additional non-pensionable allowance, pending a Capability and Skills assessment, with a value of up to £20,100. |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 July 2025 |
| Location: | Manchester |
| Company: | Government Recruitment Service |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 412947/1 |
Summary
As a Lead Cyber Security Architect at the Home Office, you will help safeguard critical public services relied on by millions. Working within an innovative and collaborative team, you will lead the design of secure, scalable systems that support vital national operations. This is a chance to influence strategy, guide senior stakeholders, and shape the future of digital security in government.
If you are a skilled communicator, a trusted mentor, and a forward-thinking architect with a passion for protecting what matters most, we would love to hear from you.
Due to business requirements this post is available on a full time/flexible working basis. Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. Where this is the case, employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in the office. Applicants can raise any queries to the email address at the bottom of the advert.
We value diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from the widest diversity of backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. We encourage applications from women, people with disabilities and LGBT+ as they are currently under-represented in the Home Office at this grade level. Appointments will be made on merit based on fair and open competition.
As Lead Cybersecurity Architect, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of security across one or more portfolios worth hundreds of millions of pounds.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Defining Security Architecture Strategy: Lead the vision for secure architecture across a major portfolio, setting clear patterns and reusable templates aligned with the Principal Security Architect's strategy.
- Driving High-Risk Project Success: Conduct thorough architecture reviews for high-risk projects, offering actionable recommendations and ensuring security risks are addressed at every stage.
- Championing Proactive Risk Management: Take ownership of emerging threats and model risks using industry-standard frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, STRIDE), then translate these risks into clear, implementable solutions.
- Ensuring Seamless Security Controls: Advise on security solutions for hybrid and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, serverless), balancing usability, cost, and compliance.
- Mentoring & Knowledge Sharing: Provide coaching and guidance to SEO Security Architects, promoting a culture of continuous learning, development, and excellence within the team.
- Building Relationships with Key Stakeholders: Engage with senior leaders across technology, policy, and operations to ensure security considerations are communicated effectively and drive consensus.
- Leading Strategic Initiatives: Stay ahead of the curve by scanning the horizon for emerging threats, regulatory changes, and innovative tooling, and advising on their timely adoption.
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