Security Architect

1. We are a world leader in military satellite communication services, providing solutions that benefit from the company’s 40+ years of experience delivering and maintaining communication services for military and defence users. 
2. You'll provide the primary customer and business interface for the security solution during the sales campaign and implementation of the solution once on contract.
3. We offer the broadest portfolio of services available today for this segment, from mission-specific solutions based on user needs, to the creation of complete end-to-end solutions, including services and support for full operational capability.

What's in it for: 

• Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more
• Work / Life Balance: 37 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL, option to buy/sell holiday
• Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities
• Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop.
• Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving

Secure Communications is part of Airbus Defence and Space, Europe’s leading defence company. We are a world leader in military satellite communication services, providing solutions that benefit from the company’s 40+ years of experience delivering and maintaining communication services for military and defence users. 

We offer the broadest portfolio of services available today for this segment, from mission-specific solutions based on user needs, to the creation of complete end-to-end solutions, including services and support for full operational capability. 

To achieve this, we are a systems and service integrator with a focus on ground segment, system integration and services for military space, including integrating Airbus satellites designed and built in the UK. We have a global reputation for high quality delivery and we partner with other world leading companies to achieve the best outcomes for our customers. 

This role is about winning new business. Working within a team of technical subject matter experts you will be responsible for ensuring that our solutions are aligned to customer security requirements and the needs of the project stakeholders, across the whole range of security considerations. You will be instrumental in creating a compelling customer offer.

To that end, it is key that you understand the customers’ needs, strategy, doctrine and regulatory frameworks for operational, information and system security. You will also understand the business drivers and incentives, risks, win themes for the opportunity, and ensure these run through the solution as a golden thread. 

How you will contribute to the team: 

• Be the Security expert within bid teams; providing guidance to the technical teams on all matters of security operations and system design in accordance with the latest UK Defence and Governmental requirements
• Provide the primary customer and business interface for the security solution during the sales campaign and implementation of the solution once on contract
• Produce the Work Package Descriptions and customer artefacts required of the bid solution
• Clearly articulate the solution against the customer requirements, particularly with respect to Risk, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies and Opportunities (RAIDO)
• Produce Security related statements of work for sub-contractors that form part of the solution and review sub-contractors’ proposals

About you:

Demonstrable expertise in UK MOD and Governmental security requirements for the supply chain delivering communications system projects and services

Be able to assimilate customer requirements and system/service designs to ensure compliance with security considerations, frameworks and standards e.g. NIST, ISO27001, JSP440 and JSP604.

A broad range and depth of all aspects of security that pertain to UK governmental contracts, with the ability to guide design specialists to ensure they include relevant security matters within their parts of the solution

Must have the ability to review material with a critical and detailed view, ensuring the best quality for the bid submission

How we can support you:

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request. 

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process – you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.