Security Architect (Utilities/Guardrails)

Summary: The Security Architect role focuses on designing and evaluating security solutions for a large gas client, particularly in the Utilities sector. The position requires expertise in integrating security measures for both cloud and on-premises technologies, with an emphasis on compliance with regulatory standards. Strong communication skills and a solid understanding of cybersecurity principles are essential for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Securely integrate new technology capabilities into business products and services, with a focus on ensuring the security of gas operations
• Define and document security architecture blueprints for new systems and applications, including threat modelling and risk assessments
• Establish security standards, best practices, and design patterns to support cloud, physical and operational technologies
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate security controls into application design
• Lead security architecture reviews and provide expert technical guidance on complex security challenges
• Keep up-to-date with the latest security threat assessment frameworks such as OWASP, MITRE ATT&CK
• Assess security posture against industry regulations and compliance requirements
• Identify and mitigate security risks associated with new technologies and initiatives
• Perform security assessments to identify vulnerabilities
• Communicate security risks and mitigation strategies to senior leadership
• Advocate for security initiatives and build consensus across teams

Key Skills:

• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, including authentication, authorisation, encryption, network security, and application security
• Experienced in cloud security architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP) and associated security technologies
• Proven experience designing and implementing security solutions for complex enterprise environments
• Familiarity with ICS/SCADA/OT environments and architecture, along with industry-relevant standards such as NIST, CIS benchmarks and CAF Framework
• Confident communicator with excellent writing skills, capable of building trust and influencing stakeholders
• Passionate about understanding emerging technologies and articulating solutions effectively
• Ability to foster strong working relationships and collaborate with architecture groups and wider teams

Salary (Rate): 800

City: Warwick

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: IT