Job Summary
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.
Job Description
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.
Person specification
To meet the requirements of this role, you can take a top down view to identify the things we need to change and able to evaluate the impact of change on our IT estate, both current and future.
You will be able to demonstrate working very close to technology to deliver an architecture and show where complex problems have been solved, also taking ownership of problems with no obvious solution. Collaborating with multiple agile delivery teams to deliver the required outcome and using a broad range of technologies, tools and processes.
You have proven experience of designing for large projects and seeing those designs through to delivery. You take accountability for end-to-end solutions from initiation to initial delivery and its ongoing lifecycle in line with a strategy.
Leading and influencing diverse groups to get to agreement on a technical solution. Developing technical strategies and roadmaps. Structured, logical decomposition of problems using appropriate modelling techniques and languages.
In addition, you can evidence planning for decommissioning, maintainability and scalability and deliver compliance in line with security requirements, legal and legislative responsibilities. You proactively keep abreast of upcoming technologies and changes in the industry and are able to sell technical ideas and concepts in a simple way to diverse stakeholder groups, influencing at all levels including senior leaders.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
* Seeing the Big Picture
* Communicating and Influencing
Alongside your salary of £63,100, HM Land Registry contributes £18,280 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
#WeAreHMLR
At HM Land Registry our vision is a world leading property market as part of a thriving economy and a sustainable future. We are unique in terms of the economic and social impacts of our work, our ability to make a positive difference to the lives of our customers, our sense of mission, and our great people. They are the foundation of all we have achieved and all we aspire to in the future. We want our people to feel proud to work for HM Land Registry and able to fulfil their full potential.
We have a strong and positive culture, a commitment to inclusivity, an emphasis on continuous learning and development, and flexible ways of working. We offer competitive pay and annual leave, attractive pension options and a wide range of other benefits.
* We have integrity – we value honesty, trust and doing the right thing in the right way.
* We drive innovation – we are forward-thinking, embrace change and are continually improving our processes.
* We are professional – we value and grow our knowledge and professional expertise.
* We give assurance – we guarantee our services and provide confidence to the property market.
You can find more information on our rewards package on our website.
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
Please copy and paste your CV into the online application form, when prompted. Your CV should include your qualifications and work history and demonstrate how you meet the Essential Experience criteria on the job description.
The Personal Statement Will Be Required (in No More Than 500 Words). It Should Be Used To Provide Details Of How You Meet The Two Essential Experience Criteria Listed Below:
* Experience of designing for large projects and seeing those designs through to delivery
* Where collaboration with multiple agile delivery teams to deliver the required outcome has been used.
Please review your application form before clicking ‘submit’ – once you have submitted, you will not be able to amend your application. Ensure your application form is received by the closing date for receipt of applications.
The sift will take place once we have received your application and if successful at the shortlisting stage, you will be invited to attend a blended interview and pre-prepared presentation, held in person in our Plymouth office. The blended interview will assess the essential experience criteria and behaviours as listed in the job description.
HMLR is accredited to the Disability Confidence Scheme, which denotes organisations which have a positive attitude towards disabled people. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria at the shortlisting stage are guaranteed an invitation to interview.
You can find more information on how we use your personal data on our website.
The Successful Candidate Should Be In a Position To Apply For Uplifted Security Clearance, If Required As Part Of The Job.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Nationality requirements
This Job Is Broadly Open To The Following Groups:
* UK nationals
* nationals of the Republic of Ireland
* nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
* nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
* individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
Further information on nationality requirements can be found on our website.
Contact point for applicants
Job Contact:
Name: Wayne Mcnaught
Email: wayne.mcnaught@landregistry.gov.uk
Recruitment team
Email: hrresourcingteam2@landregistry.gov.uk
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