Lead Security Architect in England

At FCDO Services, we protect the UK's interests at home and overseas. We design and construct secure government buildings, courier diplomatic packages worldwide, safeguard government tech, and a whole lot more. Our work is as varied and vital as it gets, but we never lose sight of our people. Their skills, aspirations and growth mean as much as the global mission we're on. In our world, it all matters.

Our Digital and Data technology team are at the forefront of digital innovation. They provide best in-class solutions for our clients, helping to shape and support a data driven future for UK government. Whether it's creating bespoke, secure software, offering programme and application support or moving an entire embassy's servers to a Cloud platform. No matter the task, they are on hand to support. Now, you’ve got the opportunity to join them.

• Providing innovation to government partners.
• Delivering best-in-class solutions.
• Working at the cutting-edge of technology.

Protect, secure and safeguard vital government services. Being a Lead Security Architect within the Cyber Security department will have you working across diverse departments, business processes and large programmes of work - all while you identify potential security information risks associated with the acquisition, implementation and use of technologies. Keeping your focus on monitoring and mitigating risk, you’ll recommend controls, audit tests, and provide input on the development of security policies, System development lifecycles, Secure coding practices, risk assessments, governance requirements and architecture for both FCDO Services and its customers.

Your leadership skills will help you thrive here. You’ll be responsible for leading, coaching and developing a team of Security Information Risk Advisors - fostering a culture that supports high performance and continuous improvement. If you encounter a security breach, you will be the first to come up with solutions rooted in prevention and lessons learned to foster a culture of continual improvement - guiding and advising management and promoting security awareness across the organisation at every step.

Use your specialist skills to improve our technological resilience. You’ll bring extensive knowledge of technical and security tools and techniques - supported with an IS-related qualification at NVQ Level 6 or equivalent. You’ll also be well-versed in analysing proposals, technical documentation and designs, processes and practices as well as identifying security information and cyber vulnerabilities and risks - owing to the experience you’ve gained through previous roles.

You’re a born leader. Engaging, motivating and full of knowledge, you’ll bring your excellent interpersonal and communication skills to every task you undertake. On a personal as well as professional level, you’ll be organised, collaborative, proactive and decisive - which translates to delivering at pace and to deadline. This is an exciting and varied role where you’ll play a vital part in keeping the nation safe and secure, all while continuing to grow and develop your own expertise.

Working with us, you’ll help keep people, information, and assets safe around the world. It’s a role you can feel proud of; and we aim to make every part of your career just as rewarding. You will lead architecture and security decisions at a time of great innovation and change due to the current threats in the Cyber landscape and the introduction of new Cloud and AI technologies. That’s why when you join us, expect to receive a competitive salary, flexible working to support work/life balance, attractive holiday entitlement and a Civil Service Pension. Along with this, you’ll also have access to training and other development opportunities to help grow your career with us.

Our offices have an on-site gym, nursery, café, and restaurant, and we offer interest‑free loans on season tickets and bikes to help you get there. It’s a great set of benefits made to support all you do, and all you need.

Want to see your future team’s work in action? Step into our Virtual Embassy to see how we deliver for government customers and how you could help. Explore the embassy now at virtual‑embassy.fcdoservicescareers.co.uk.

All our employees have to be security cleared before being appointed, so you will need to undergo a vetting process as part of your application. This role requires you to go through Developed Vetting (DV). You can find out more about vetting on our website.

It takes a diverse team to protect a diverse world. The vital work we do takes an incredible community of colleagues, with different skills, backgrounds, cultures and identities. We support every individual, so that you always know you’re welcome and valued. It’s what makes us a Disability Confident employer. And why we’re recognised as a ‘Carer Confident’ workplace. And it’s how you know you’re joining an inspiring, inclusive organisation.