Salary: £85,000 - 85,000 per year Requirements: We are looking for a cybersecurity architect with the following skills, knowledge, and experience: Security Architecture design and modeling techniques, tools, and standards. Application and Cloud Security. Experience in enterprise scale IT, specifically in at least one recent security architect role within a complex large-scale, national, or multinational organization. Network Security: Knowledge of network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF) and securing them, including configuring secure routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers. Threat analysis and mitigation: Expertise in identifying and mitigating cyber threats, utilizing advanced threat detection tools (e.g., SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint detection systems). Encryption & Cryptography: Familiarity with encryption technologies (e.g., SSL/TLS, IPsec, Kerberos, VPNs, PKI) to secure data both in transit and at rest. Responsibilities: As our Lead Security Architect, you will leverage your technical security knowledge, architecture design, and development skills to secure services used by millions against cyber threats. You will face unique architectural and security challenges within our vast and complex organization. Your role will require you to not only be an expert in Security Architecture but also to possess leadership experience and the ability to influence senior business stakeholders across large organizations, managing diverse technology portfolios. Technologies: Architect Cloud Cryptography Support Network REST Security TCP/IP DevSecOps More: We are offering a competitive pay of up to £77,740, with additional benefits including a generous civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, which could total up to £21,050 annually. You will enjoy a flexible working environment, which includes a hybrid model, allowing you to work from home and collaborate in one of our digital hubs located in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle, or Sheffield. Our leave package starts at 26 days, increasing to 31 days with time, alongside public holidays. We support your work-life balance with a wide range of benefits, including a culture of inclusivity, options for volunteering, and personal development opportunities. Our application process is streamlined to be efficient and consists of just two stages: an online application and a single interview stage. We invite you to apply and bring your expertise to make a difference with us at DWP Digital. last updated 10 week of 2026