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Job Title: Security Architect
Location: Remote
Duration: 6 Months
Rate: 515/day (Inside IR35)
Clearance: Eligible for BPSS Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Security Architect to define, govern, and assure enterprise-wide cyber security architecture across IT, cloud, OT, and emerging technology domains. Acting as a strategic design authority, you will align security architecture with business objectives, cyber strategy, and enterprise architecture principles. This is a strategic, non-operational role focused on influencing design, setting direction, and providing architectural guidance rather than hands-on delivery or BAU security operations. Key Responsibilities Security Strategy & Advisory - Shape and evolve cyber security strategy and domain-specific sub-strategies (e.g. AI, identity, OT security, micro-segmentation)
- Provide expert guidance to programmes and stakeholders on security and technology decisions
- Contribute to governance forums, including AI and digital strategy discussions
Architecture & Standards - Define and maintain cyber security reference architectures, standards, and design patterns
- Ensure alignment across cloud, enterprise IT, and OT environments
- Oversee application portfolio management and security architecture governance
Design Governance & Risk - Act as a security authority within design and investment boards
- Provide risk-based architectural assessments and trade-off decisions
- Ensure solutions align with enterprise standards and risk appetite
Enterprise Architecture Leadership - Lead cyber security input into the wider Enterprise Architecture function
- Contribute to EA governance, forums, and thought leadership (e.g. white papers)
Stakeholder & Vendor Engagement - Collaborate with internal teams across IT, OT, and business domains
- Engage with strategic vendors and advisory partners to inform roadmap decisions
Community & Leadership - Support cyber awareness initiatives and internal communities
- Mentor and contribute to organisational security culture and best practices
Key Skills & Experience - Proven experience as a Security Architect or Enterprise Security Architect
- Strong background in enterprise, cloud, and OT security architecture
- Experience operating within governance frameworks and design authorities
- Ability to translate business risk into architectural direction
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
If this role is of interest, apply now or email your CV to me at (url removed)  |
