Security Architect Hybrid (Newport) | Competitive Salary | Day Hours | Monday to Friday | Permanent Introduction Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for a Security Architect to join a forward-thinking organisation. The role involves shaping security strategy, supporting innovation across cloud, hybrid, and on-prem platforms, and ensuring systems are resilient and secure-by-design. Key Duties: Champion Secure by Design principles across teams and platforms. Align architecture with NCSC, GovAssure, ISO27001, PCI-DSS, and GDPR standards. Guide and support technical teams in making risk-aware, security-focused decisions. Shape roadmaps, frameworks, and compliance plans that support innovation. Provide expert advice on cloud, hybrid, and enterprise architecture security. Lead contributions to the GovAssure process and other audit/compliance activities. Requirements: Proven experience in security architecture and leadership. Strong understanding of compliance frameworks and cybersecurity standards (NCSC, ISO27001, GDPR, PCI-DSS). Experience in cloud, hybrid, and on-premise environments. Excellent communication, mentoring, and problem-solving skills. Ability to influence technical decisions and guide teams across multiple platforms. What We Offer: Hybrid working environment with flexible culture. Opportunity to shape national-level security strategy. Collaborative, knowledge-sharing culture focused on innovation. Exposure to cutting-edge security trends, protocols, and technologies. Interested? Apply now to join a leading organisation and make a meaningful impact on national security systems. Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.