Lead Security Architect

Fcdoservicescareers; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental services agency in the UK is seeking a Lead Security Architect to lead a team focusing on identifying and mitigating security risks. The role involves significant interaction with various technologies while promoting security awareness. Candidates should have an IS qualification at NVQ Level 6 or equivalent and possess strong technical knowledge. Competitive salary of £48,801 plus benefits including a Civil Service Pension is offered.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Civil Service Pension

Training and development opportunities

On-site gym

Interest-free loans on season tickets and bikes

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of technical and security tools and techniques.
• Experience analyzing proposals, processes, and practices for security risks.
• All employees must have security clearance; this role requires Developed Vetting (DV).

Responsibilities

• Recruit, lead, coach, and develop a team of Security Information Risk Advisors.
• Identify potential security information risks associated with technology use.
• Recommend controls, audit tests, and provide input on security policies.

Skills

Technical and security tools knowledge

Interpersonal and communication skills

Analytical skills

Leadership qualities

Organizational skills

Education

IS related qualification at NVQ Level 6 or equivalent

Job description

Lead Security Architect

FCDO Services

Apply before 11:55 pm Sunday 16th November 2025

Reference number: 434255

Contract type: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Location: Hanslope, South East England, MK19 7BH

Job summary

At FCDO Services, we protect the UK’s interests at home and overseas. We design and construct secure government buildings, courier diplomatic packages worldwide, safeguard government tech, and a whole lot more. Our work is as varied and vital as it gets, but we never lose sight of our people.

Our Digital and Data technology team are at the forefront of digital innovation, providing best in-class solutions for our clients to shape and support a data‑driven future for UK government.

Joining our Cyber Security department, you’ll recruit, lead, coach and develop a team of Security Information Risk Advisors, driving a culture of high performance and continuous improvement. Working across cross‑business processes and large programmes of work, you’ll identify potential security information risks associated with acquisition, implementation and use of technologies. You’ll recommend controls and audit tests, provide input on development of security policies, risk assessment and architecture for FCDO Services and our customers. Where security breaches arise, you’ll suggest solutions rooted in prevention, acting as a source of advice and guidance to management, and promote security awareness across the organisation.

Use your specialist skills to improve our technological resilience

An established professional with an IS related qualification at NVQ Level 6 or equivalent, you’ll have extensive knowledge of technical and security tools and techniques. In a previous role, you’ll have analysed proposals, processes and practices and identified security information risks.

As a leader, you’ll be engaging, motivating and knowledgeable, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You will be organised, proactive, decisive, deliver at pace and to deadline. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation that values you for you – and to use your skills for national good.

Discover the support you need to grow your career further

Benefits include competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, Civil Service Pension, training and other development opportunities, on‑site gym, nursery, café, restaurant, interest‑free loans on season tickets and bikes, and more.

Benefits

• Alongside your salary of £48,801, FCDO Services contributes £14,137 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
• Learning and development tailored to your role.
• Annual leave starting at 25 days.
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.
• Free shuttle bus available between central Milton Keynes and Hanslope Park.
• 9 days per annum public and privilege days.

Security

All employees must have security clearance. This role requires Developed Vetting (DV). You can find out more on our website.

Medical

Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical.

Nationality requirements

Open to UK nationals only.

Candidates who are judged to be close to meeting the criteria may be considered for other positions in FCDO Services which may be at a lower grade, but have a potential skills match.

It takes a diverse team to protect a diverse world. We support all individuals and are a Disability Confident employer and Carer Confident workplace.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• General Business and Strategy/Planning
• Government Administration