Summary: The Enterprise Security Architect role requires an expert with active SC clearance and extensive experience in the SABSA methodology to lead security architecture for a public sector project. The position demands hands-on experience in designing security frameworks that align with business objectives and compliance standards. The candidate must have a solid track record in government projects and a comprehensive understanding of various security domains. This role is critical for ensuring the organization's security posture against emerging threats and vulnerabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of robust enterprise security architectures tailored to high-security, highly regulated public sector environments.
• Apply the SABSA methodology to design security frameworks that align business objectives with top-down security governance, ensuring enterprise-wide security integration.
• Expertly implement security standards and frameworks such as NIST, HMG, and SABSA, delivering compliance-driven and scalable security solutions.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to define security policies, controls, and risk management strategies, ensuring that security designs align with long-term strategic goals and business objectives.
• Provide technical leadership in the integration of security solutions across diverse IT ecosystems, including multi-cloud environments and critical infrastructure.
• Conduct comprehensive security assessments, identifying vulnerabilities and risks, and develop proactive security strategies that mitigate these challenges.
• Stay ahead of emerging security threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices, continuously enhancing the security posture of the organization.
• Serve as a trusted security advisor to stakeholders at all levels, providing expert insights that drive continuous security improvement and operational resilience.

Key Skills:

• Active SC clearance until at least 2028 (valid, non-lapsed).
• Hands-on experience with SABSA methodology, specifically in designing and implementing top-down enterprise security architectures.
• Proven expertise in critical security domains, including Identity and Access Management (IAM), cloud security, and vulnerability management.
• Strong experience with NIST, HMG, and other recognized security frameworks.
• Deep understanding of risk management principles, IT security best practices, and compliance protocols specific to the public sector environment.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage with both senior leadership and technical teams.
• Strong ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Experience on government projects within the last 12 months is essential.

Salary (Rate): £700

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: IT