Lead Security Architect

It is an exciting time for HM Land Registry (HMLR) as we continue a major transformation programme. HMLR's ambition is to become the world's leading land registry for speed, simplicity and an open approach to data. We're looking for a Lead Security Architect to join our Transformation and Technology Directorate to help us achieve this. As a Lead Security Architect you will support the governance, assurance, and design of HM Land Registry's (HMLR) Technical Architecture estate. You will keep up to date with advances affecting their technical domain and will be aware of, and take account of, cross-government Technical Architecture initiatives. You have responsibility for the delivery of high-level designs and artefacts that describe HMLR Technical Architecture, and understand the relevant strategies that influence these and will contribute to wider activities that define future roadmaps. This role is part of the Government and Digital Data Profession and may attract an additional pay supplement. The amount is the result of a capability assessment which will be determined during the application and interview process to assess your capability level. Minimum starting total pay £63,100. The maximum total pay after two years in this role is £80,400. Successful candidates are required to undergo a yearly capability assessment to determine the level of supplement in future years. Main Duties: work in teams to continuously improve the security of our platforms and services advise and coach teams on cyber security practices take a risk based and outcome driven approach to secure architecture develop and communicate meaningful security policies identify and promote best practices for multidisciplinary teams to deliver resilient, secure and scalable services identify, own, and respond to security risks and issues as they arise cultivate and maintain relationships with other security teams within GDS, Cabinet Office, NCSC and the rest of government line manage other security architects HMLR expect everyone to spend at least 60% of their working time in the office. Occasional travel is necessary to HMLR business units, external supplier sites and other Government Departments.

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