Cyber Security Architect

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the Security Architect for new technology projects, assessing solution architectures and technical designs.
• Define and embed security requirements across applications, Azure and cloud services, infrastructure, SaaS, AI and third-party solutions.
• Conduct threat modelling, security risk assessments and design reviews, identifying risks and appropriate mitigations.
• Work with project teams, architects and suppliers to ensure security controls are incorporated throughout the delivery lifecycle.
• Support architecture governance, including Architecture Review Board and Design Review Board activities.
• Review third-party solutions and provide security guidance during procurement and onboarding.
• Ensure solutions align with security policies, ISO 27001, NIST and client security requirements.
• Develop security architecture patterns, standards and design guidance.
• Provide security consultancy to business and IT stakeholders throughout project delivery.
• Collaborate with Security Operations, GRC, IAM and Infrastructure teams to ensure new services can be securely managed and supported.

Key Experience

• Experience as a Security Architect, Solutions Architect, Technical Security Consultant or similar.
• Strong experience supporting technology projects and transformation programmes.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Entra ID.
• Knowledge of IAM, network and endpoint security, cloud security, data protection and Zero Trust architecture.
• Experience conducting threat modelling, security risk assessments and technical design reviews.
• Ability to translate security requirements into practical technical solutions.
• Experience working with third-party suppliers and SaaS providers.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.