Lead Security Architect BPDTS Ltd
Blackpool
Reference
BPDTS 130.18
Number of vacancies
1
Location
Blackpool
Salary
Up to £82,764 per annum, plus great benefits
Work hours
37 per week (flexible working)
Employment type
Permanent
Job benefits
· You will be eligible for a pension with employer contributions of up to 10%
· We can offer you a performance related annual bonus of up to 10%
· We’ll help you balance your life and work
· We’ll give you a generous leave allowance, with the option to buy and sell extra days
We also offer much more as part of a flexible benefits package – including a cycle to work scheme and lots of family friendly perks – which can be tailored to your lifestyle.
Closing date
4 February 2019
Job description
Do you want to be part of something really big? We have a great opportunity awaiting you if:
YOU HAVE A deep understanding and awareness of new digital and emerging technologies, contemporary IT service design and delivery, and secure development practices.
YOU ARE able to demonstrate a consultative and analytical approach to information security, with the ability to develop, design or analyse the overall security plan and direct the delivery and support of an enterprise information security strategy.
YOU ARE TOGAF 9.1. certificated, or have the equivalent deep understanding of security architectures, methodologies and frameworks, with practical experience of using industry standard enterprise architecture frameworks such as Open Group Architecture Framework.
YOU ARE A (ISC)2 CISSP-ISSAP Information Systems Security Architecture professional, or equivalent, and or proven experience in access controls systems and methodologies, cryptography, security architecture analysis, technology related business continuity planning (BCP) and disaster recovery planning (DRP) and physical security considerations.
YOU ARE A Certified Cyber Professional IA Architect (Lead Practitioner) or Institute of Information Security Professionals (IISP) – Full membership (M.Inst.IISP) (or equivalent certification or experience).
YOU HAVE Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) or equivalent risk management qualifications, with an understanding of IT security risk in a business context, with practical experience of developing and implementing proportionate strategies for controlling risks arising from transformational change.
We are looking for a Lead Security Architect to work with us on one of the largest transformation programmes in Europe, providing services that have far-reaching and pivotal roles in citizens’ lives.
We know that better digital services in government will mean better public services, with the power to make a difference to lives of 22 million UK citizens. Join our fast growing digital community and help drive that change.
Where you will work
BPDTS Ltd provides dedicated services to the Department for Work and Pensions. Our digital, data and technology specialists work closely with experts in DWP Digital’s community to make digital services quicker, simpler and more efficient for the millions of people that use them.
We have easy-to-reach digital hub in Blackpool. The hub is designed for and by members of our digital community. We provide the latest tech and tooling and foster a collaborative culture to help our agile, multidisciplinary teams think big and try new things.
Building our future
We believe the work we do really matters, so we’re serious about investing in you.
You’ll have access to a huge suite of training and learning opportunities to complement the new skills you’ll acquire on the job.
You’ll get the chance to share knowledge and with colleagues from across our digital communities, and to grow your skills through our coaching and mentoring programmes.
For further information, complete the enquiry form below or contact danny.winch@dwp.gsi.gov.uk