Security Architect

\u003cfigure data-alignment=\"center\" class=\"relative\" style=\"width:fit-content;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https://images.teamtailor-cdn.com/images/s3/teamtailor-production/gallery_picture-v6/image_uploads/2a338298-490f-491c-badc-5bb6014b6a5d/original.png\" alt=\"RS4252_SWW_Stack 2lines_colour.png\" title=\"\" width=\"179\" height=\"124\" data-alignment=\"center\" style=\"width:179px;max-width:179px;height:124px;\"\u003e\u003c/figure\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePowered by Water, Driven by Purpose\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSouth West Water keeps the South West flowing with safe, reliable drinking water and wastewater services across some of the UK's most stunning landscapes.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe're proud to be part of Pennon Group, a leader in the UK water sector, working towards a greener future. Our goals? As well as lowering our carbon footprint, we're working with partners to plant 300,000 trees, restore peatlands and supporting farmers and landowners to improve water quality and wildlife.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're starting out or seeking a new challenge, our scale and ambition create opportunities for you to shape your own career.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReady to make a splash? \u003cstrong\u003eJoin our team today.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSecurity Architect\u003c/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c/strong\u003e Exeter with Hybrid Working\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalary:\u003c/strong\u003e £\u003cspan\u003e55,000 - £65,000 per annum\u003c/span\u003e + annual bonus + excellent benefits\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContract:\u003c/strong\u003e Full Time, Permanent\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003eShape the future of cyber security at South West Water\u003c/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe're looking for an experienced \u003cstrong\u003eSecurity Architect\u003c/strong\u003e to lead the design and assurance of secure architectures across business and technology change. This is a highly influential role where you'll act as the senior security design authority, helping to shape strategic technology decisions and ensuring security is embedded from the earliest stages of delivery.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWorking across both enterprise IT and Operational Technology (OT) environments, you'll provide expert guidance, lead threat modelling activities and define security standards that protect critical services relied upon by millions of customers.\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch6\u003eWhat you'll be doing\u003c/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Security Architect, you will:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eLead the definition, development and assurance of secure architectures across business and technology change.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eOwn security architecture principles, standards, reference models and reusable design patterns.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eReview and approve solution architectures, high-level designs and significant design decisions.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eFacilitate threat modelling workshops using methodologies including STRIDE, attack trees and kill-chain analysis.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnsure threats, risks, abuse cases and security requirements are identified, documented and addressed throughout delivery.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvide architectural oversight from concept and design through to implementation and assurance.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eDevelop and maintain the security architecture roadmap and target-state security capabilities.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eSupport strategic technology decisions, procurement activities and product selection.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaintain architecture artefacts and contribute to audit, governance, risk and regulatory assurance processes.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtend appropriate security controls into Operational Technology environments, including network segmentation, secure remote access, monitoring and operational resilience.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eCollaborate with architecture, engineering, delivery and operational teams to achieve consistent security outcomes across the organisation.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch6\u003eWhat we're looking for\u003c/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou'll bring significant experience within cyber security architecture and be confident influencing stakeholders, balancing risk and enabling business outcomes.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003eEssential experience\u003c/h6\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eProven experience as a \u003cstrong\u003eSecurity Architect\u003c/strong\u003e or in a senior security design 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We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBe yourself, we like it that way.\u003c/strong\u003e Together, we will build a culture of belonging, where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care, we value everyone, we celebrate uniqueness.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur core values, which are essential to our success, are:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBe Rock Solid\u003c/strong\u003e - Build trust and be trusted. Be the one we all look to and can depend on.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBe You \u003c/strong\u003e- We want you to bring your best everyday. Be yourself and make your mark in your individual way.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBe the Future\u003c/strong\u003e - Embrace change. Drive Progress. Own the challenge.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cfigure data-alignment=\"left\" class=\"relative\" style=\"width:fit-content;margin-left:0px;margin-right:auto;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https://images.teamtailor-cdn.com/images/s3/teamtailor-production/gallery_picture-v6/image_uploads/434969f8-20ae-43a9-aaf2-971d8656de5e/original.png\" alt=\"Values\" title=\"\" width=\"467\" height=\"117\" data-alignment=\"left\" style=\"width:467px;max-width:467px;height:117px;\"\u003e\u003c/figure\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e

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