Security Architect

Package Description

• Competitive Salary 
• Corporate Benefits Package 
• Chance to make a positive difference in a company passionate about diversity and inclusion.

Further information available from the Serco Europe Recruitment Team

Job Introduction

Serco is the preferred partner for European Institutions and International Organisations, offering ICT services and Contact Centre management across Europe. Our expertise extends from Information System support to consultancy under the government framework, supporting key entities such as the European Commission and Executive Agencies. As a leader in Service Integration and Management, we ensure seamless delivery of services across various platforms, embodying our commitment to excellence in every aspect of our work.

We are hiring a Security for a European Agency in Brussels and various locations around Europe.

Main Responsibilities

KEY RESPONBILITIES

• Design security architectures for secure communications, mission-critical applications, and classified networks.
• Define technical security controls aligned with standards such as EU accreditation processes, and defence regulations.
• Conduct architecture-level threat modelling and risk analysis for proposed and existing systems.
• Support the development of Security Accreditation Packages, System Security Plans, security test plans and security policies.
• Ensure defense-in-depth, zero trust, and secure-by-design principles across projects.
• Liaise with accreditation authorities, cybersecurity auditors and stakeholders.
• Monitor security assurance levels during development and throughout the system lifecycle.
• Liaise with solution architects, NOC and SOC teams for meeting the necessary requirements.

Successful Candidate

LEVEL OF EDUCATION

Bachelor's or Master's Degree

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• 8 years in cybersecurity and secure system architecture in a government, defence context or a private high-critical context
• Deep knowledge of security architectures for tactical systems, classified data handling, and perimeter defence.
• Experience in risk management frameworks (e.g. MAGERIT).
• Expertise in cryptographic systems, PKI, identity management, and secure integration across domains (Interoperability and federation).
• Familiarity with secure development lifecycle and secure DevOps.*
• Familiarity in container-based and virtualization architecture.
• Excellent command of English (written and spoken); knowledge of French or other official languages is an asset.
• Able to collaborate between different projects and requirements in an agile way.
• Have the mindset to pickup new requirements and leam new technologies for the purposes of providing the needed solution. 

DESIRED CERTICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• CISSP
• TOGAF, ArchiMate
• Experience working in classified environments
• Security Clearance (EU Secret) is required for this role

About the Company

Serco is a leading provider of public services. Our customers are governments or others operating in the public sector. We gain scale, expertise and diversification by operating internationally across five sectors and four geographies: Defence, Space, Justice & Immigration, Transport, Health and Citizen Services, delivered in UK & Europe, North America, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. More information can be found at Serco | Europe

Why should you join Serco ?

• Chance to contribute to innovation in the public services sector
• A company passionate about diversity and inclusion
• Permanent employment with comprehensive Serco Benefits package.

We are diverse and inclusive organisation

At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential and we are committed to supporting the needs of all our colleagues. It’s a mix of people from different backgrounds, experiences and opinion that keeps our culture strong and vibrant.

We believe in equity so we strongly encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their abilities in an interview. We also welcome a conversation about any adjustments that would make the interview process more accessible for you. Wherever possible we are open to discussions around flexible working and we operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas.

In the UK we are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader in the government’s scheme and hold the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard; in Belgium we are partner of Diversicom and member of Charter der Vielfalt in Germany.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to The Serco Europe Recruitment Team

Important

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