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# Domain Security Architect

- **Company:** AWE plc
- **Location:** Aldermaston, United Kingdom
- **Salary:** £105,248
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software Design Patterns, IT Architecture, Information Technology
- **Published:** November 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://bfrss.org.uk/profiles/companies/90939//?show=2043274&showtype=VAC

## About the Role

* Degree and equivalent experience in IT, Engineering, or Architecture

 * Demonstrated experience in architecture or technical design roles

 * Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams and navigating governance processes

 * Track record of developing secure, scalable, and standards-aligned solutions

 * Ability to translate business requirements into high-quality technical solutions

 * Understanding of architecture domains including application, data, infrastructure, and security

 * Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

 * Proficient in producing architecture artefacts using modelling tool

 * Willing to undertake overseas travel.

Work hard, be rewarded:

We ask a lot and set the bar high because our work truly matters. In return we offer balance, with award winning benefits including

## Description

The Domain Security Architect is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining secure IT systems and networks. This role ensures that security is embedded across the assigned business domain and aligns with both business objectives and national security expectations. The architect will contribute to the design of IT services aligned to the AWE security roadmaps, design patterns, and reference architectures that protect both IT and OT environments from global threats., * Security Requirements: Understand business objectives, user needs, and security obligations.

 * Policies and Standards: Ensure IT service designs adhere to the enterprise security roadmaps and reference architectures.

 * Technical Risk Oversight: Analyse cyber risks and support security testing in collaboration with Information Assurance.

 * Capability Development: Research and deliver new artefacts to enhance the IT Architecture function.

 * Performance and Inclusion: Promote high team performance and a diverse, inclusive environment.