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# Enterprise Cyber Security Architect

- **Company:** AWE plc
- **Location:** Aldermaston, United Kingdom
- **Salary:** £50,060
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, Data Centers, Software Design Patterns, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Systems Development Life Cycle, Information Technology
- **Published:** November 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://bfrss.org.uk/profiles/companies/90939//?show=2045098&showtype=VAC

## About the Role

* Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or equivalent

 * A bachelor's degree in either computer science or systems development, or relevant experience.

 * Previous experience as a Security Architect or similar role designing security controls.

 * Specialist in at least one and good appreciation of all technical aspects of IT systems (e.g. voice, data and/or control networks, servers, storage, data centre)

 * Familiar with the security demands of defence IT systems

 * Willing to undertake 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 Cyber Security Architect will work with the Cyber Security Architecture Lead to contribute to the cyber security controls that protect information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) at AWE from all manner of global threats.

This role will work with Change, Transformation, Run and Secure colleagues to support the AWE mission, through contribution to the delivery of security roadmaps, design patterns, and reference architectures.

Key Accountabilities:

 * Security Requirements: Accountable for understanding business objectives, user needs, and security obligations as directed by the Cyber Security Architecture Lead.

 * Policies and Standards: Contribution to the creation of security roadmaps, design patterns and reference architectures as directed by the Cyber Security Architecture Lead.

 * Technical Risk Oversight: Providing analysis of technical cyber risk and supporting security testing activities, in partnership with the Information Assurance team.

 * Capability Development: Contribution to the capability of the Cyber Security Architecture team through research and delivery of new artefacts, as directed by the Cyber Security Architecture Lead.

 * Performance and Inclusion: Accountable for contributing to a high team performance, promoting a diverse and inclusive environment, continuous improvement and personal development.

 * Health, Safety, Security and Quality: Accountable for maintaining and promoting high personal and team standards in environment, safety, health, security, and quality.