Principal Security Architect (SPaR)

Principal Security Architect (SPaR) - Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UK You need JavaScript enabled to use this service. Cookies on Civil Service Jobs We'd like to use analytics cookies so we can understand how you use Civil Service Jobs and make improvements. We also use essential cookies to remember if you’ve accepted analytics cookies. Your cookie preferences have been set You have chosen to accept analytics cookies. You will be asked for your preferences again in 90 days. You can change your cookie settings at any time. Your cookie preferences have been set You have chosen to reject analytics cookies. You will be asked for your preferences again in 90 days. You can change your cookie settings at any time. Skip to main content GOV.UK Civil Service Jobs Beta Your feedback will help us to improve. Home Sign in to your account Cymraeg Principal Security Architect (SPaR) OFGEM Apply before 11:55 pm on Monday 23rd November 2026 Return to search results Details Reference number 486197 Salary £63,443 - £86,547 National £63,443-80,425, London £67,975-86,547 Please ensure that you read the Pay and Reward information for civil service and internal colleagues before applying. A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% GBP Job grade Grade 6 OFGEM Level 3 Contract type Permanent Business area OFGEM - Corporate Services - Digital, Data and Technology Services (DDSS) Type of role Digital Information Technology Working pattern Flexible working, Full-time Number of jobs available 1 Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location Successful candidates may be based in any of our office locations – Cardiff , Glasgow or London . We especially welcome applicants from Cardiff and Glasgow. About the job Job summary Across government, secure architecture has become a critical discipline in ensuring that digital services are resilient, trustworthy and designed to withstand an evolving and increasingly sophisticated threat landscape. As organisations adopt cloud-first strategies, modern development practices and complex supply chains, the need for strong security leadership at the design stage has never been greater. Embedding security from the outset—rather than retrofitting controls—enables organisations to deliver services safely, efficiently and at scale, while maintaining public trust and meeting regulatory obligations. At Ofgem, secure system design is fundamental to deliverin