How to apply:
Our selection process ensures a comprehensive assessment of each applicant's qualifications, skills, and potential fit within our organisation.
The selection process for this role will be:
Stage 1: Sift of CV
Stage 2: Pre-recorded Video Interview
Stage 3: Interview & Presentation
You must be successful at each stage to progress to the next stage.
Stage 1: Sift of CV
As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide a CV to Inspire People (our Recruitment Partners) which outlines your experience and suitability for the role (based on the experience points outlined in the essential criteria on this advert).
Upon receipt of your CV, DVLA Hiring Managers will complete a sift. Please note; the sift will be completed on a rolling basis whilst the campaign is still live and so there is potential for feedback to be shared with you (on your application) before the advert closes.
To apply please click '' at the bottom of the page. For this role you will need to submit a CV.
Please provide detailed evidence of your experience of the following experience:
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Evidence of producing, maintaining and using threat models to support secure architecture and design decisions, ideally across multiple services or delivery phases.
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Evidence of securing a range of technologies, such as cloud, identity, networks, applications, data platforms, end-user services or integration services, using recognised security principles and patterns.
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Evidence of working with architects, engineers, product teams, cyber security colleagues and senior stakeholders to influence secure outcomes and manage security trade-offs.
This sift will take place week commencing 06/07/26.
Stage 2: Pre-recorded video interview
If your application is successful at sift, you will be invited to the first stage of the selection process, hosted by Inspire People. At this stage, you will be asked to complete a short, pre-recorded video assessment. You will be given a question and asked to provide a video response based on the experience points outlined in the essential criteria for this advert.
If you are successful at this stage, you will be invited to a final stage interview, which will include an assessment, conducted by DVLA Hiring Managers.
Stage 3: Interview & Presentation
At interview stage, you will be assessed against the following Success Profile elements:
Behaviours Making Effective Decisions
Technical
- Enabling and Informing Risk Based Decisions (Practitioner),
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Security Technology (Expert)
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Understanding Security Implications of Transformation (Practitioner)
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Information risk assessment and risk management (Working)
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Threat understanding (Working) Assessed as part of a Presentation
The interviews will take place week commencing 20/07/26
Please note that the Technical Elements of the role will be assessed against Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework (Skills) which you will be able to access here.
And also utilises some skills from the Secure Systems Architecture and Design role within the Government Security Profession.
This interview will be conducted in person at our DVLA Swansea office, Longview Road, Morriston, Swansea, SA67JL. Further details will be provided to you should you be selected for interview.
You can find out more about our hiring process, how to apply, and application and interview guidance on our careers site .
Please note that we will try to meet the dates set out in the advert. There may be occasions when these dates will change.
Further information on the selection process
Feedback on your application can only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
We will also hold a 12-month reserve list for this role, which may lead to potential opportunities beyond the role you applied for. You can read more about our reserve lists here.
If your application is successful but you have been dismissed from the Civil Service, your application could be removed at the pre-employment checking stage depending on the nature of the dismissal.
Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicants details held on the IFD will be refused employment. A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5-year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.
All external applicants and current employees of accredited non-departmental public bodies (NDPBs) will be required to undergo a Social Media Check. A Social Media Check is a review of your publicly available online activity, typically across platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and others. The purpose is to identify any public posts or content that could raise concerns for employers, such as:
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Hate speech or discriminatory behaviour
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Threats or acts of violence
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Illegal activity or substance misuse
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Sexually explicit material
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Extremist views or affiliations
Importantly, this check does not involve hacking into your accounts or accessing private messages. It only considers content you have chosen to make public. Employers use this kind of screening to help ensure their workplace remains safe, inclusive, and aligned with company values. Its not about judging your personality or lifestyle - its about checking for potential red flags that might affect the role or company culture. If you have questions or concerns about the social media check, we would be happy to explain in more detail whats being looked at and how your data is handled securely and fairly.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
