Salary: £50,000 - 50,000 per year Requirements: Substantial experience of managing an IT Security function in a large complex organisation Proven experience of managing, motivating and continually developing staff to deliver strong performance Ensuring effective IT Security systems and procedures are in place for the Council Operating at a senior level in a large IT Service environment, managing and delivering change Advising non-IT colleagues and presenting clear, accessible reports/business cases for senior managers and elected members Ensuring effective IT Security practices are appropriately architected, designed and approved for adoption Responsibilities: Manage the IT Security Service area and ensure the availability and protection of IT systems Own, maintain and develop the Councils Cyber Security Strategy Recommend security design across business projects or technologies, up to an organisational or inter-organisational level Be a recognised expert and demonstrate this expertise by solving unprecedented issues and problems Communicate with a broad range of senior stakeholders and be responsible for defining the vision, principles and strategy for security architects Research, identify, validate and adopt new technologies and methodologies in Security Architecture Provide professional expertise and knowledge within the Enterprise Architecture Service Area enabling the IT Service to provide pro-active and agile services Technologies: Architect Security Support More: At Derbyshire County Council, we are excited to welcome a Principal Security Architect to our Digital Services Team within the Strategy and Architecture function. Our organization is currently experiencing a transformation with an investment in innovative tools to improve our key services for the citizens and communities of Derbyshire. We offer a supportive work environment, competitive benefits including 27 days of annual leave plus extra days for long service, and opportunities for professional development. With a hybrid working model and a commitment to inclusivity, we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply and help us drive change in the digital era. last updated 8 week of 2026