Security Architect

Worthing - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Closing Date

Job Title: Security Architect

Location: Durrington hybrid working

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: to be discussed at screening stage

About the role

Southern Water is undergoing a major digital transformation modernising platforms strengthening resilience and enhancing cyber security across both IT and operational technology (OT) environments. Our customers and communities rely on us every day and keeping our systems secure is central to protecting essential services.

As our Security Architect youll play a pivotal role within our Digital Architecture function. Youll work alongside solution architects security specialists engineering teams platform owners and senior stakeholders shaping secure-by-design principles from the very beginning of the delivery lifecycle. This is a role where your expertise will directly influence the future of our digital estate and strengthen our security posture across the organisation.

What you will be responsible for:

Defining and assuring security architecture for new and evolving solutions across applications infrastructure cloud data integration and OT environments.
Embedding securebydesign principles into all technology design and delivery processes.
Translating policy standards and risk appetite into practical actionable designs and patterns.
Identifying and advising on security risks ensuring appropriate mitigation or formal risk acceptance.
Providing expert guidance to architecture forums governance boards and design authorities.
Supporting solution architects and engineering teams in defining clear security and nonfunctional requirements.
Leading or contributing to threat modelling vulnerability assessments and penetration testing activities.

Additional requirements specific to the role:

Occasional travel across Southern Water sites and operational locations.
Participation in governance and design authority forums.
Engagement with both IT and OT stakeholders including regulated and safetycritical environments.

What youll bring to the role

Essential:

Experience designing and assuring secure solutions across Azure onpremise and hybrid environments.
Strong knowledge of industry frameworks such as NCSC guidance NIST CSF/80053 ISO 27001/2 or SABSA.
Understanding of identity & access management network security encryption API security and secrets management.
Experience with vulnerability management penetration testing and security assurance processes.
Ability to define document and govern security requirements throughout solution delivery.

Desirable:

Knowledge of NIS Regulations and ISA/IEC 62443 for OT and industrial control systems.
Experience working in highly regulated industries such as utilities energy or critical national infrastructure.
Familiarity with secure operation monitoring logging and incident response integration.

Southern Water is at the forefront of transforming Britains water industry investing significantly to enhance resilience sustainability and service excellence. With 7.8bn planned investment for 2025-30 this is an unparalleled opportunity to join a business committed to delivering a generational shift in the way water services are managed.

You will be joining at a time of significant change working alongside a highly skilled leadership team with a clear vision for the future. We offer an environment where senior professionals can make a meaningful impact influence major strategic decisions and drive long-term value creation

If this role isnt quite what youre looking for but are keen to be contacted about opportunities at Southern Water you can register your details here: Introduce Yourself (- Introduce Yourself)

Our Commitment to Diversity

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds identities and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race ethnicity gender sexual orientation age disability religion or any other protected characteristic. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process please let us know.

Additional information:

In line with Southern Waters security requirements successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their identity eligibility to work in the UK criminal record

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Closing DateJob Title: Security ArchitectLocation: Durrington hybrid workingContract Type: PermanentHours: 37 hours per weekSalary: to be discussed at screening stageAbout the roleSouthern Water is undergoing a major digital transformation modernising platforms strengthening resilience and enhancing...