Cyber Security Architect

Job Title: Cyber Security Architect Location: Remote Salary: £69,000 - £78,850 per annum plus 15% bonus Employment Type: Permanent

Purpose & Overview

REED Technology are pleased to be recruiting for an established organisation (circa 2000 users) who are recruiting for a new Cyber Security Architect.

As part of architecture team you will be responsible for designing and implementing a robust enterprise-wide cyber security architecture function and contribute to the development of a multi-year Cyber Security Strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and embed Security Architecture Principles across all projects and changes.
• Develop ISO27001-compliant Security Policies and an ISMS.
• Create Reference Architecture and models for Identity Management and Privileged Account Management.
• Contribute to the redevelopment and testing of the Security Incident Response Plan (Cyber IT and OT).
• Support strategic planning for a rolling five-year Enterprise Security Strategy.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to define KPIs and produce monthly KPI reports.
• Provide consultancy on security architecture for projects and programmes.
• Establish a review process for new systems and significant architectural changes.
• Align with the Enterprise Architecture team and support Cyber Security team processes.
• Lead Cyber IT and OT projects.

Technical Skills & Experience

• Use-case analysis and systems modelling using UML.
• Security architecture modelling with ArchiMate or similar tools.
• Proficiency with architecture modelling software (e.g., Enterprise Architect).
• Familiarity with User Behavioural Analysis.
• Experience in driving enterprise security maturity programs.
• Ability to assess security controls using attack modelling methodologies.
• Development of reusable security architecture components and patterns.
• Drafting Security Solutions Design documentation.
• Expertise in Identity Management and access models (SSO, MFA, RBAC, ABAC, eIDV).
• Strong knowledge of global security standards (ISO27002, CIS, NIST CSF).

Benefits:

• Flexible working opportunities
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 10% employer pension contribution
• Life Insurance
• Flexible benefit scheme options including corporate gym memberships, dental insurance, and health cash-plans
• Financial Wellbeing Programme - allowing you to manage your benefits flexibly to suit your financial needs
• Enhanced pay for parental leave
• Retail discounts and cashback scheme
• Annual salary review
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Comprehensive training & development

Additional Information

• Candidates must hold or be eligible for SC Clearance. Sponsorship for clearance is available.

If this sounds like the role for you - please apply online ASAP. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted within 48 working hours.