play an integral part in defining and assessing Severn Trent’s security strategy, architecture and practices
lead a team of Information Security Architects and partner business and technical teams
effectively translate business objectives and risk management strategies into secure solutions enabled by technologies and processes
designs and governs the delivery of security solutions that enable the enterprise to develop and implement effective security services and capabilities
develops and maintains security architecture and secure-by-design artefacts and standards
serves as the primary liaison between the Principal Enterprise Security Architect and the security architects
coordinates with system owners, project managers, delivery teams and wider business stakeholders

strong strategic planning and communication skills to design modern security solutions
evaluate the financial costs of recommended technologies
translate complex security-related matters into business terms that are readily understood by colleagues
experience in using architecture methodologies such as SABSA, Zachman and/or TOGAF
hold security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001 LeadAuditor/Implementor
experience in information security management systems
strong knowledge of the methodologies to conduct risk assessments and threat-modelling exercises on applications and services
experience of securing the deployment of applications and infrastructure into cloud services
experience in designing IAM technologies or securing operational technology

31 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
Annual bonus scheme (of up to 20% of salary dependent on company performance)
Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
Family friendly policies (including, a year off fully paid maternity and adoption leave)
Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate)
Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’
Car allowance of £5,208 pa (pro-rata where appropriate)
Private medical cover, life assurance, income protection and personal accident cover
Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
Two volunteering days per year

Senior Security Architect

Key skills