Start Date
Immediate
Expiry Date
28 Aug, 25
Salary
69574.0
Posted On
06 Aug, 25
Experience
5 year(s) or above
Remote Job
Yes
Telecommute
Yes
Sponsor Visa
No
Skills
Norway
Industry
Civil Engineering
JOB SUMMARY
We are currently looking for a Lead Security Architect to join our Strategy & Architecture team within the Digital & Technology group.
This is a full-time opportunity, on a permanent basis. The role will be based in 7-8 Wellington Place, Leeds, LS1 4AP. Please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas. We are open to requests for flexible working. Please discuss this with the recruiting manager before accepting an appointment.
We are currently implementing a flexible, hybrid way of working, with a minimum of 8 days per month working on site to enable the collaboration and contact with partners and stakeholders needed to deliver MHRA business. Attendance on site is driven by business needs so depending on the nature of the role, this can flex up to 12 days a month, with the remainder of time worked either remotely or in the office. Some roles will need to be on site more regularly.
This role may be eligible for a Market Pay Supplement (MPS) up to £15,000, subject to approval.
NATIONALITY REQUIREMENTS
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
Further information on nationality requirements
WHAT’S THE ROLE?
As the Lead Security Architect, you will play a critical role in safeguarding the department’s IT infrastructure and sensitive data. You will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining robust security architectures that protect the department’s systems from threats and vulnerabilities.
Your primary goal is to ensure that all IT services and solutions are secure by design and compliant with government security policies and standards. This role requires a strategic thinker with deep technical knowledge, an understanding of emerging threats, and the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders to embed security principles throughout the IT landscape.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Certain roles within the MHRA will require post holders to have vaccinations, and in some circumstances, routine health surveillance. These roles include: