Location: Bolton, Chesterfield, London or home-based
Purpose of the Role:
My client is looking for a Security Architect to join the Enterprise Security Architecture team within the CISO function.
This role will play a key part in driving the organisation’s security strategy and ensuring security is embedded across all technology initiatives.
You will support the development and implementation of security architecture frameworks, standards, and roadmaps, working closely with architects, engineering teams, operations, and third-party partners to protect the organisation’s assets, data, and infrastructure.
The role requires strong knowledge of modern digital architecture, including cloud, data, APIs, and mobile platforms, along with the ability to design and implement secure solutions across areas such as network security, endpoint security, data security, hybrid cloud security, and zero trust architectures.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the development and maintenance of enterprise security architecture frameworks, standards, and patterns aligned with industry best practices.
* Ensure solutions are designed securely and in line with enterprise security architecture principles.
* Promote secure‑by‑design principles and secure coding practices across development teams.
* Collaborate with business stakeholders, architects, engineering teams, and vendors to translate business requirements into secure architecture strategies.
* Stay up to date with emerging security technologies, threats, and best practices.
* Conduct security architecture assessments, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending remediation.
* Support the CISO team in identifying architectural risks and improving the organisation’s overall security posture.
Knowledge, Experience & Skills
Certifications (One or more preferred)
* Degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or a related field
* Certified Information Systems Security Professional
* Certified Information Security Manager
* Certified Cloud Security Professional
* Information Systems Security Architecture Professional
* Information Systems Security Engineering Professional
Technical Skills
* 3+ years’ experience in cyber security, with experience in security architecture, including public cloud environments.
* Experience working with recognised frameworks such as:
* NIST Cybersecurity Framework
* ISO 27001
* PCI DSS
* Experience designing and implementing secure solutions across enterprise platforms.
* Strong understanding of cyber security risk management and mitigation strategies.
* Knowledge of security technologies such as firewalls, IPS, WAF, endpoint protection, SIEM, and vulnerability management tools.
* Experience conducting threat modelling for applications and services.
* Strong understanding of enterprise IT infrastructure and well‑architected frameworks.
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