Lead Cyber Security Architect


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£56,185 to £70,566 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Remote Working, E14 4PU
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	2 Sept 2026
Closing date:	16 Sept 2026

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Summary

Youll work closely with a variety of stakeholders including business leads, project managers, delivery partners - as well as multi-disciplinary Technology teams who build and run services. Please read the eligibility requirements outlined in the security clearance section. If you have any questions, please contact the recruitment manager/Vacancy holder for more information. Essential criteria Can demonstrate cyber security knowledge in a previous hands-on role, especially working within big programmes, and have experience of security management and information assurance practices Understands security end-to-end, from security considerations in the design of services, through to architecture reviews, threat modelling, controls and remediation against existing live services Builds strong relationships and communicates effectively with senior stakeholders and colleagues, ensuring that security considerations are well accounted for and built into ways of working Desirable criteria Has experience with modern software engineering practices and cloud infrastructure, including building, managing and deploying modern web services Leading a team of technical specialists Selection Process Details This vacancy is using Success Profiles and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills. Stage 1: Application & Sift You willbe requiredto complete an application form. You will be assessed onthe listed 3 essential criteria,and this will be in the form ofa: Application form(Employer/ Activity history section on the application) 1000 word supporting statement. This should outline how you consider your skills,experienceandknowledgeprovide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria.You will receive a joint score for your application form and statement. (The application form is the kind of information you would put into your C.V please beadvisedyou will not be able to upload your CV. Please complete the application form in as much detail as possible). Please do not email us your CV. HealthjobsUK has a word limit of 1500, but your supporting statement must be no more than 1000 words. We will not consider any words over 1000 words. Longlisting In the event ofa large number of applications we will longlist into 3 piles of: Meets all essential criteria Meets some essential criteria Meets no essential criteria If used, the pile Meets all essential criteria willproceedto shortlisting. Shortlisting In the event ofa large number ofapplications wemay conductan initialsift, on the lead criteria of: Can demonstrate cyber security knowledge in a previous hands-on role, especially working within big programmes, and have experience of security management and information assurance practices. Desirable criteria may be used in the event ofa large number ofapplications/largeamountof successful candidates. If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview & assessment. Feedback will not be provided at this stage. Stage 2:Interview You will be invited to a single remote interview. Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills will be tested at interview via questioning. The Behaviours tested during the interview stage will be: Delivering at pace (Lead Behaviour) Making effective decisions Leadership Communicating and influencing Interviewsdates are to be confirmed. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Location This is a remote working role. There may be occasional travel to UKHSA Core locations for workshops and team meetings, which would not be more than once per month. Security Clearance Level Requirement Successful candidates must pass a basic disclosure and barring security check before they can be appointed. This role requires an additional National Security Vetting clearance at the level of Security Check (SC). This will need to have been approved before the successful candidate can start in the role. For meaningful National Security Vetting checks to be carried out individuals need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time. For Security Check (SC), you should normally have been resident in the United Kingdom for the last 5 years. UK residency less than the outlined periods may not necessarily bar you from gaining national security vetting and applicants should contact the Vacancy Holder/Recruiting Manager listed in the advert for further advice. Eligibility Criteria External: Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including internal applicants). Salary Information If you are successful at interview, and are moving from another government department, NHS, or Local Authority, the relevant starting salary principles for level transfers or promotions will apply. Otherwise, roles are offered at the pay scale minimum for the grade, but in exceptional circumstances there may be flexibility if you are able to demonstrate you are already in receipt of an existing, higher salary. Pay increases are through the relevant annual pay award for the role and terms. Grade 7 £56,185- £66,581 (National) (+MPS of up to £15,000 per annum, pro rata) £58,340- £68,574 (Outer London) (+MPS of up to £15,000 per annum, pro rata) £60,494- £70,566 (Inner London) (+MPS of up to £15,000 per annum, pro rata) Market Pay Supplement (MPS) is offered for this role of up to £15,000 per annum, pro rata. The amount offered in MPS will be dependant on the postholders capability level. Each post holder would be assessed on entry to the civil service with the majority being placed on the lowest award unless clear evidence can be provided of higher capability level. The MPS bands are: Developing - up to £5,000 per annum, pro rata Proficient - up to £10,000 per annum, pro rata Accomplished - up to £15,000 per annum, pro rata MPS to be reviewed 31st March 2027.

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