Security Architect in Bristol

Amentum is a global leader in engineering, project and programme management, and solutions integration. People are at the centre of what we do. We offer a competitive package designed to attract and retain talent. In addition to standard benefits, UK employees receive free single medical cover, digital GP services, enhanced family‑friendly policies, employee assistance programmes, and reimbursement for professional development.

About the Opportunity: Amentum are offering an exciting opportunity to join our growing team of IT professionals to work on a range of projects for our diverse client portfolio that covers Critical National Infrastructure, National Security, Defence and Nuclear market sectors. Our team is growing and we are looking for proactive and collaborative professionals of all levels to work within us in providing a range of services to our clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Designing Security Architecture: Creating and overseeing robust security architectures for the ICT capabilities we are designing for our client.
• Strategic Alignment: Ensuring that security architectures align with the client's overall business strategy and technology goals.
• Threat and Vulnerability Management: Identifying, assessing, and communicating current and emerging security threats and vulnerabilities.
• Security Solution Design and Evaluation: Researching, evaluating, and recommending security technologies and tools to mitigate identified threats.
• Policy and Procedure Development: Defining, implementing, and maintaining corporate security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Incident Response and Management: Developing incident response plans and coordinating efforts to detect, analyse, and respond to security incidents.
• Stakeholder Communication and Collaboration: Effectively communicating complex security concepts, risks, and recommendations to diverse stakeholders.

What you’ll Need:

• Degree qualified in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to break down complex security challenges.
• Ability to produce high-quality technical documentation.

Experience:

• 5 years’ experience as a Security Architect within UK Defence.
• Deep understanding of computer systems, networking, and cybersecurity principles.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity standards and best practices.
• Hands-on experience with security technologies such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, encryption etc.

Standards & Frameworks:

• Experience of MOD security standards and principles.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or NCSC Certified Cyber Professional (CCP) [desirable].

Our Culture: Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion, and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring.