Cyber Security Architect

This is a great job for someone who loves helping teams build secure solutions without slowing down innovation. You might already be working in security architecture, security consultancy or a similar cyber security role and be ready to broaden your impact across a large organisation. You'll enjoy building relationships, influencing decisions and turning complex security challenges into practical solutions.

A bit about the job: You’ll join our Security Design, Innovation and Enablement team, where we help people across Aviva deliver secure and resilient change. You’ll work alongside architects, engineers, product owners and project teams to make sure security is built into solutions from the start. You’ll be a trusted partner who helps teams manage risk, make informed decisions and deliver great outcomes for our customers. The role brings together security expertise, relationship building and problem solving. You’ll be accountable for providing security guidance, supporting change programmes and helping protect Aviva’s systems, data and services.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Strong experience in cyber security architecture, security design, and risk management.
• Working knowledge of security, resilience, privacy, and data protection principles, supported by industry frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST Cyber Security Framework, or Cyber Essentials Plus.
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience supporting secure technology change, transformation programmes, and multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Relevant professional certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CISM, TOGAF, SABSA, or cloud security certifications.

What you’ll get for this role:

• Competitive salary (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications).
• Bonus opportunity – 10% annual salary, (actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva’s).
• Pension scheme e.g. if you put in 8%, Aviva adds 14%.
• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days.
• Aviva-funded Private Medical Benefit to help you get expert support when you need it.
• Make your money go further – up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts.
• Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme.
• Supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave.
• Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work.
• Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others.
• We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools.

Aviva is for everyone. We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don’t, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares. We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working – spending at least 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.

We’d love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, or if you have any queries in relation to the vacancy, please email zsombor.szekeres@aviva.com.