Overview
We’re partnering with a leading UK utilities organisation on a pivotal Cyber Security Architect hire. You’ll shape and embed the enterprise security architecture, set the standards that guide every change, and raise cyber resilience across IT and OT.
Base pay range
£80,000 + great benefits (incl. up to 15% pension)
Hybrid – 2 days/week in Newport, Wales | Permanent | Utilities sector
What you’ll do
* Define and embed Security Architecture Principles and ISO 27001-aligned policies/ISMS.
* Build reference architectures for Identity & Privileged Access; set reusable patterns.
* Advise programmes and projects; run security architecture reviews for new and significant changes; align with Enterprise Architecture.
* Evolve incident response (IT & OT) and report meaningful security KPIs that track enterprise goals.
About you
* Experienced Security Architect with use-case analysis, UML/ArchiMate, and tooling (e.g., Enterprise Architect).
* Strong in IAM/PAM (SSO, MFA, RBAC/ABAC, eIDV) and familiar with UEBA and attack modelling.
* Comfortable with ISO 27002, CIS Controls, NIST CSF; you turn standards into practical controls.
* Azure knowledge: Entra ID/Azure AD, Sentinel/Defender, PIM/PAM; ability to shape cloud security patterns.
* Certifications: CISSP essential; SABSA/ISSAP/GDSA and TOGAF/COBIT desirable.
Why apply
* Shape an enterprise-wide security architecture with board-level impact.
* Regulated environment with a meaningful mission and a modern cloud stack.
* £80,000, up to 15% pension, and strong overall benefits, with hybrid working (2 days/week in Newport).
Interested? Click apply or reach out to Matthew@infosecpeople.co.uk for more information.
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