Senior IT Security Architect (m/w/d) in Reading

Glasgow, Perth, Reading or HavantSalary: 59,800 - 89,800 + performance-related bonus and a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options availableCandidates for this role will be required to obtain vetting to SC level through UK Government. United Kingdom Security Vetting: UK ()The RoleThe role of the Senior Security Architect demands business insight; A formal information security architecture process is one of the key enablers of a security programme. It is the planning process that provides the models, templates and principles that are used to design, implement and operate information security solutions. It enables consistency, leverage and reuse to satisfy the business requirements for security services in an optimum manner.You willLead the design and assurance of security architectures across digital, cloud and data‑driven solutions, ensuring they follow best practice, comply with regulations and meet organisational security standards.Facilitate and guide threat‑modelling activities—such as identifying risks, attack paths and mitigations—so that security is embedded early in every solutionEnsure consistent and comprehensive application of security controls across the business unit, governing reusable patterns, principles and reference architecturesWork collaboratively with architecture, engineering and delivery teams to integrate security into agile and traditional delivery models, including support for DevSecOps and automated security testing.Provide end‑to‑end ownership of SSEN Distribution security architecture, including oversight of risks, controls, compliance and secure operations, ensuring alignment with frameworks such as NCSC, NIST and IEC 62443You haveProven experience designing and governing security architectures in complex or regulated enterprise environments, ideally covering cloud, identity, data, network and application securityStrong understanding of cloud security [SaaS, PaaS, IaaS (including AWS, Azure) etc], including IAM, network protection, encryption, monitoring, zero‑trust concepts and secure cloud‑native designHands‑on experience with threat‑modelling techniques and the ability to translate identified threats into meaningful, actionable technical controls.Practical knowledge of key regulatory and compliance frameworks including NIS, , with the ability to apply to solution designRelevant professional certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCSP, Azure Security Engineer, AWS Security Specialty) or equivalent experience that demonstrates deep security capabilityCandidates for this role will be required to obtain vetting to SC level through UK Government. United Kingdom Security Vetting: UK ()About SSESSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our IT division powers growth across all SSE business areas by making sure we have the systems, software and security needed to take the lead in a low carbon world. They provide expertise, advice and day-to-day support in emerging technologies, data and analytics, cyber security and more.Flexible benefits to fit your lifeEnjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. LI-DB1#LI-Hybrid