Principal Enterprise Security Architect (Cyber Security)

Rullion Engineering Cumbria
Teddington, London, TW11 8EE, United Kingdom
Today
£71,000 – £90,000 pa

Salary

£71,000 – £90,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Lead
Education
Degree
Security Clearance
Required
Posted
9 Jul 2026 (Today)

Benefits

Hybrid working (3/2 split office/remote) 40 hours per week

Job title: Principal Enterprise Security Architect (Cyber Security)

Job Type: Permanent

Start date: Subject to clearance

Salary: £71,000-£90,000 per annum + Benefits

Location: Richmond Upon Thames, London

Hours of work: 40 Hours Per Week / Hybrid Working 3/2 Split between Site & Working From Home

The Role:

As Principal Enterprise Security Architect you will be leading & delivering secure technology solutions aligned with enterprise security strategy, government standards, and organisational risk appetite. As Security Pillar Lead, you will oversee design, delivery, and operationalisation of complex security solutions, risk management, and implementation/monitoring of Security assurance. Reporting to the Head of Cyber Security, you will enjoy providing enterprise-wide risk consultancy, stakeholder engagement, and leadership.

Main Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

* Leading the Cyber Security architecture and design function across the clients programmes, to deliver at national scale

* Oversee design, delivery, and running of Cyber Operational capability, and develop an enterprise architecture aligned with clients guiding principles

* Lead the technical Cyber Security design of systems and services across several programmes and technologies (at an organisational / inter-organisational level)

* Research, identify, validate and adopt new security tech, architecture, and methodology

* Lead engagement with client customers (across both UK Government and the private sector) on security risk and decision-making

* Communicate current / emerging threats, whilst designing security architecture to mitigate against them

Experience/Qualifications:

All candidates MUST Hold one of the following:

* Certified Information Security Systems Professional (CISSP)

* SABSA Chartered Security Architect (SCF)

* Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

* You will have referenceable, in-depth knowledge and experience in Cyber Security and IT (including business process design)

* You will have an understanding of IT networking and virtualisation technologies

* You will have the ability to define architecture roadmaps and associated strategies (including design analysis)

* You will have a In-depth assessment of IT systems, cloud offerings and IT Security controls, to provide an independent view of their compliance and effectiveness with Security Policy, IT Security standards, and regulatory requirements

* You will assess architectural designs to determine whether the relevant Security controls have been identified; in-line with business objectives and risk mitigation

* You will have experience of cross-security domain approaches and solutions

Please note:

All candidates MUST either hold UK Security Clearance (SC Level) or be eligible to obtain security clearance.

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Company information:

This is a Volunteer vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd

Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands, to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.

Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names.

We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants

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