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 top-down security frameworks and a solid background in government projects. The architect will be responsible for implementing security standards, collaborating with stakeholders, and enhancing the organization's security posture. This role is critical for ensuring compliance and effective risk management in a highly regulated environment.

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: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: IT