Cyber Security Architect

Yolk Recruitment
Cardiff, South Glamorgan, CF10 2AF, United Kingdom
Last month
£70,000 – £78,850 pa

Salary

£70,000 – £78,850 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Senior
Education
Degree
Posted
11 May 2026 (Last month)

Benefits

Flexible working options (remote/hybrid) Discretionary annual bonus of up to 15% 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Aviva pension scheme: 5% employee / 10% employer contributions 14x salary life insurance Choices flexible benefits scheme including dental, health cash plans, and gym discounts Financial wellbeing programme Enhanced parental leave Retail discount and cashback schemes Annual pay reviews Company sick pay

Job Title: Cyber Security Architect

Location: South Wales / Remote

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Salary: £70,000 - £78,850 + excellent Benefits

About the Role

We're working with a well-established organisation in South Wales looking for a Cyber Security Architect to help shape and implement enterprise-wide security architecture. Reporting to the Senior Cyber Security Architect, this role is key to developing the organisation's long-term Cyber Security Strategy and improving resilience across IT and OT environments.

You'll lead on the design of robust, ISO27001-compliant frameworks, contribute to strategic security planning, and work closely with internal teams to embed best practice across systems and services. This is a great opportunity for someone ready to step into a high-impact role that combines technical depth with strategic influence.

Key Responsibilities

Define and embed Security Architecture Principles to guide all programmes, projects, and changes

Develop and maintain ISO27001-compliant security policies and an ISMS framework

Create reference architectures for Identity and Privileged Access Management

Provide architecture reviews for all new systems and major changes to existing ones

Support the redevelopment and testing of the organisation's Security Incident Response Plan (across both IT and OT)

Input into a 5-year rolling Enterprise Security Strategy, adapting to threat and technology changes

Deliver regular KPI reporting aligned to enterprise goals

Work closely with the Enterprise Architecture and Cyber Security teams to align processes and frameworks

Provide security consultancy across a range of projects and lead on specific Cyber IT/OT initiativesBenefits:

Flexible working options (remote/hybrid)

Discretionary annual bonus of up to 15%

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Aviva pension scheme: 5% employee / 10% employer contributions

14x salary life insurance

"Choices" flexible benefits scheme including dental, health cash plans, and gym discounts

Financial wellbeing programme

Enhanced parental leave

Retail discount and cashback schemes

Annual pay reviews

Company sick payWhy You Should Apply

This is a strategic and hands-on role with the scope to influence security direction across the business. You'll join a collaborative, expert-led team where you can apply your knowledge, shape long-term outcomes, and take ownership of key security projects across both IT and OT landscapes.

Interested?

To find out more, contact Daniel Newton.

Apply with your CV and a short cover letter explaining why this role is a good fit for you.

Know someone who might be a great match? We offer a referral scheme-get in touch to find out more

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