Royal Greenwich is proud to be a borough synonymous with first class modern services. A world heritage site, our communities are vibrant and diverse, and we pride ourselves on being a well-managed and well-run authority.

We have also recently published our first digital strategy. To make that strategy into a reality, we need to hire a new digital, data and technology team to join our existing skill set.

As Security Architect for the council, you will play a key role in designing our council-wide security architecture. The cyber security of the council has significant impacts on the ability for staff to carry out their jobs, as well as for the residents in the borough who use our services. This role has significant responsibility for the organisation’s safety and as such you should already have expert knowledge and understanding of security and system architectures.

Using a deep knowledge of modern technology security practices, you will support the whole council to build modern technology services which are secure but maintain the highest levels of accessibility. As a leader in this service, you will work in partnership with services to make decisions about their security design; using your ability to influence and collaborate to improve technologies.

As the spokesperson for security within the council, you will articulate the value of security architecture across the council, engaging with stakeholders at all levels to ensure a robust and collective approach.

We actively encourage applications from under-represented groups and from people who need some flexibility in their role due to parenting or caring arrangements. At the moment, the role will be 100% remote working. As the covid pandemic abates, we would like you to work partly from the office and partly from home.

This is a great role in a vibrant and growing team. In return, we offer a range of benefits which include:

• Annual Season Ticket Loan
• Childcare Voucher Scheme
• Learning and development opportunities to maximise your potential, including excellent apprenticeship opportunities at all levels    
• Reduced rate Gym Membership
• Eyecare Vouchers
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Generous Annual Leave entitlement and
• Excellent Pension Scheme
• GreenwichCard which entitles you to discounts at local businesses
• Employee Assistance Scheme including external counselling service
• A range of flexible working arrangements          
• Staff networks                                                          

Benefits of working for us

With offices based in the heart of Woolwich, Royal Greenwich is a great place to live and work. 

Benefiting from excellent transport links ranging from buses and tubes to trains and ferries, along with the developing Crossrail expansions, Royal Greenwich is one of the easiest boroughs to get to and navigate your way around. It takes 21 minutes to get into central London and 10 minutes from The O2.

The Royal Greenwich Values are:

• Improving residents lives and opportunities
• Demonstrating respect and fairness
• Taking ownership
• Doing things better
• Working together across the Council

If you are interested in applying for any of these roles, we would love to hear from you. 

To apply, please click the Apply button below and complete an application form - you will be prompted to upload a CV and covering letter.  Please ensure that these clearly show how you meet the criteria set out in the Person Specification document.

If shortlisted, the selection process will require you to further detail and demonstrate how you meet the key requirements for this role listed in the person specification.  

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Timo Bayford;    Timo.Bayford@royalgreenwich.gov.uk     0208 921 3678  

If you require any assistance in viewing or accessing this opportunity, please contact recruitment@royalgreenwich.gov.uk or call 020-8921-8977

Diversity Statement: Royal Borough of Greenwich values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community.

High Volume Applications: Royal Borough of Greenwich reserves the right to close any vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date should there be a high volume of applications received.

Advert Close: All vacancies close at midnight unless otherwise stated

Interview Arrangements: During this time, our priority for all of our recruitment activity is to make sure our applicants, hiring departments and new starters are informed, safe and supported. Careful and thorough consideration will be given to interview arrangements and for any essential in-person recruitment, we will ensure this is held in a suitable, secure setting with additional arrangements to ensure any current safety requirements are fully adhered to.

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