Security Architect
Job description
A Security Architect role in NEC Software Solutions' central Architecture & Design practice, designing, assuring and operating secure systems and services for internal platforms and customer-facing solutions. The role is hands-on and design-led, covering threat modelling, risk assessment, architecture assurance and accreditation support.
At a glance
- Work mode
- Remote
What you'll do
- Producing security architecture designs for internal systems and customer solutions, aligned with the overarching architecture framework
- Conducting threat modelling and risk assessments to identify and manage security risks in applications, platforms, and services
- Producing security assurance documentation to support internal governance, customer assurance, and formal accreditation activities
- Working closely with Technical Architects and Enterprise Architects to ensure solutions are secure by default and proportionate to risk
- Engaging with the wider cyber security team to assess the impact of emerging threats and vulnerabilities (CVEs) and advise on appropriate remediation
- Supporting delivery teams with security advice and guidance, including hands-on engagement where needed
- Presenting security designs and risk positions to the Technical Assurance Board and supporting assurance decision-making
- Contributing to bids and sales activities by providing security architecture input and responses to security questionnaires
- Supporting the evaluation and controlled adoption of new security technologies
- Continuously developing skills and knowledge in line with evolving threats, technologies, and standards
What we're looking for
- 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
- Security Architect or senior security engineer with strong design experience, or a technical specialist ready to step into a broader architecture and assurance role
- Candidates must be able to demonstrate a pre-existing right to work and travel within the UK
Nice to have
- Experience working in regulated or public-sector environments
- Familiarity with standards such as ISO 27001, NCSC Cyber Essentials, NIST, or CIS
Your team
Architecture & Design practice
A collaborative architecture practice spanning security, technical, and enterprise domains
Benefits
- 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
- All colleagues get free access to LinkedIn Learning. Over 15000 courses covering a huge breadth of subjects
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About NEC Software Solutions
NEC Software Solutions is part of global tech giant NEC Corporation. Its software helps dispatch ambulances, support families, keep trains on the move, locate missing people and test the hearing of newborn babies. It works with governments, hospitals, police forces, housing providers, local authorities and more.
Key facts
- 3,000+ employees
- Part of global tech giant NEC Corporation
- Works with governments, hospitals, police forces, housing providers, local authorities and more
What they value
- Pragmatism
- Professionalism
- Continuous improvement