Security Architect

CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler

London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

£450 – £515 pd

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£450 – £515 pd

Job Type: Contract
Work Pattern: Full-time
Work Location: Remote
Seniority: Senior
Education: Degree
Security Clearance: Required
Posted: 28 Apr 2026 (2 weeks ago)

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Salary

£450 – £515 pd

Job Type: Contract
Work Pattern: Full-time
Work Location: Remote
Seniority: Senior
Education: Degree
Security Clearance: Required
Posted: 28 Apr 2026 (2 weeks ago)

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Job Title: Security Architect

Location: Remote

Duration: 6 Months

Rate: £515/day (Inside IR35)

Clearance: Eligible for BPSS

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Security Architect to define, govern, and assure enterprise-wide cyber security architecture across IT, cloud, OT, and emerging technology domains. Acting as a strategic design authority, you will align security architecture with business objectives, cyber strategy, and enterprise architecture principles.

This is a strategic, non-operational role focused on influencing design, setting direction, and providing architectural guidance rather than hands-on delivery or BAU security operations.

Key Responsibilities

Security Strategy & Advisory

Shape and evolve cyber security strategy and domain-specific sub-strategies (e.g. AI, identity, OT security, micro-segmentation)

Provide expert guidance to programmes and stakeholders on security and technology decisions

Contribute to governance forums, including AI and digital strategy discussionsArchitecture & Standards

Define and maintain cyber security reference architectures, standards, and design patterns

Ensure alignment across cloud, enterprise IT, and OT environments

Oversee application portfolio management and security architecture governanceDesign Governance & Risk

Act as a security authority within design and investment boards

Provide risk-based architectural assessments and trade-off decisions

Ensure solutions align with enterprise standards and risk appetiteEnterprise Architecture Leadership

Lead cyber security input into the wider Enterprise Architecture function

Contribute to EA governance, forums, and thought leadership (e.g. white papers)Stakeholder & Vendor Engagement

Collaborate with internal teams across IT, OT, and business domains

Engage with strategic vendors and advisory partners to inform roadmap decisionsCommunity & Leadership

Support cyber awareness initiatives and internal communities

Mentor and contribute to organisational security culture and best practicesKey Skills & Experience

Proven experience as a Security Architect or Enterprise Security Architect

Strong background in enterprise, cloud, and OT security architecture

Experience operating within governance frameworks and design authorities

Ability to translate business risk into architectural direction

Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills

If this role is of interest, apply now or email your CV to me at (url removed)

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