Security Architect - IT & OT
Posted 2 days ago by Sanderson Recruitment Plc
£600 Per day
Inside
Onsite
South West England, UK
Summary: The Security Architect role focuses on designing and implementing security processes for IT and OT environments, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks such as ISO 27001. The position requires a hands-on approach to manage security design across various projects while enhancing system security and governance practices. The role is based in the Southwest and requires on-site presence twice a week. This is a 6-month contract position classified as inside IR35.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement security processes and procedures across IT and OT environments
- Support regulatory compliance through strong governance and data protection practices
- Review and design authentication and access integration models
- Enhance business system security and mobile device protection
- Develop policies, standards and life cycle assessment frameworks
- Work closely with delivery teams to support and guide secure solutions
Key Skills:
- Proven experience as a Security Architect with a hands-on delivery focused approach
- Strong background in both IT and OT security
- Deep knowledge of ISO 27001 and broader regulatory compliance frameworks
- Recognised security or architecture qualifications (eg, SABSA, TOGAF Security or equivalent)
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and the ability to drive design work across multiple projects
Salary (Rate): £600 daily
City: undetermined
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Detailed Description From Employer:
Security Architect - IT & OT
Rate - £600 Inside IR35 (Umbrella engagement)
Duration - 6 months initial
Location - Southwest - twice a week on site
Contract Security Architect - IT & OT - ISO27001 - Regulatory Projects
One of our clients is looking for a hands-on Security Architect to join their team and drive security design work across a portfolio of regulatory programmes.
The role will focus on the design and delivery of security processes, procedures and governance frameworks, helping to manage the security backlog and embed robust controls into projects.
Responsibilities:
- Design and implement security processes and procedures across IT and OT environments
- Support regulatory compliance through strong governance and data protection practices
- Review and design authentication and access integration models
- Enhance business system security and mobile device protection
- Develop policies, standards and life cycle assessment frameworks
- Work closely with delivery teams to support and guide secure solutions
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Security Architect with a hands-on delivery focused approach
- Strong background in both IT and OT security
- Deep knowledge of ISO 27001 and broader regulatory compliance frameworks
- Recognised security or architecture qualifications (eg, SABSA, TOGAF Security or equivalent)
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and the ability to drive design work across multiple projects
Reasonable Adjustments:
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