Director – Security Architecture

TeKnowledge
united kingdom, united kingdom
3 weeks ago
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We're seeking a visionaryDirector – Security Architectureto join ourCTO Officeat TeKnowledge. This pivotal role involves overseeing the security architecture across the company’s diverse portfolio of solutions. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of deep technical expertise and strong customer engagement skills, ensuring that our solutions are secure and effectively communicated to clients. Understanding the company’s security portfolio, based on three main pillars, and identifying the appropriate security offerings to meet client needs is an essential part of the role.


AtTeKnowledge, your work makes an impact from day one. We partner with organizations to deliver AI-First Expert Technology Services that drive meaningful impact in AI, Customer Experience, and Cybersecurity. We turn complexity into clarity and potential into progress—in a place where people lead and tech empowers.


You’ll be part of a diverse and inclusive team where trust, teamwork, and shared success fuel everything we do. We push boundaries, using advanced technologies to solve complex challenges for clients around the world.


Here, your work drives real change, and your ideas help shape the future of technology. We invest in you with top-tier training, mentorship, and career development—ensuring you stay ahead in an ever-evolving world.


Why You’ll Enjoy It Here:

  • Be Part of Something Big– A growing company where your contributions matter.
  • Make an Immediate Impact– Support groundbreaking technologies with real-world results.
  • Work on Cutting-Edge Tech– AI, cybersecurity, and next-gen digital solutions.
  • Thrive in an Inclusive Team– A culture built on trust, collaboration, and respect.
  • We Care– Integrity, empathy, and purpose guide every decision.


We’re looking for innovators, problem-solvers, and experts ready to drive change and grow with us.


We Are TeKnowledge. Where People Lead and Tech Empowers.


Responsibilities:


  • Security Architecture Design:Develop and implement comprehensive security architectures for TeKnowledge’s solutions, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and regulatory requirements. Understanding the AI technology landscape and how security needs to be integrated within the AI solution fabric is essential.
  • Customer Engagement:Act as a trusted advisor to clients, articulating complex security concepts and solutions in a clear and accessible manner. Present security architectures and strategies to prospective and existing customers, addressing their specific concerns and requirements.
  • Architectural Governance:Lead the review of complex deals, identifying potential security risks and proposing effective mitigation strategies. Ensure that all solutions adhere to TeKnowledge's security standards and policies.
  • Solution Integration:Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement multi-product solution offerings that integrate various components of TeKnowledge’s security portfolio, delivering cohesive and secure solutions to clients.
  • Standardization and Best Practices:Develop and maintain standardized design blueprints and repeatable solution frameworks to streamline the deployment of secure solutions across different projects and clients.
  • Risk Assessment:Conduct thorough security assessments of proposed solutions, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending enhancements to bolster security postures.
  • Continuous Improvement:Stay abreast of emerging security trends, technologies, and threats. Incorporate this knowledge into the ongoing enhancement of TeKnowledge's security architectures and practices.


  • Other Responsibilities:


  • Engage directly withCISO/CxO-level stakeholdersusing consultative selling techniques.
  • Deliver solution advice, proposals, presentations, and customer communications during pursuits.
  • Participate in contract negotiations, focusing on technical and compliance elements.
  • Provide input to the product, offer, and sales teams to evolve security capabilities based on market trends.
  • Optimize interdependencies across service towers and solution components.
  • Develop standardized security design blueprints and repeatable frameworks to ensure consistency and scalability.


Qualifications:


  • Education:Bachelor's or Master's degree inComputer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
  • Experience:Minimum of7 yearsof experience in asecurity architecture role, with a proven track record of designing and implementing secure solutions across diverse technologies and platforms.
  • Certifications:Relevant certifications such asCISSP, CISM, Microsoft Cyber Security Architect, Google, AWS Securitycertifications or equivalent are highly desirable.
  • Technical Expertise:In-depth knowledge ofsecurity architectures and servicesaligned with TeKnowledge’s security pillars.
  • Communication Skills:Exceptional ability to convey complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Experience in delivering presentations and leading discussions with clients and stakeholders.
  • Problem-Solving:Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify risks and develop effective mitigation strategies.
  • Collaboration:Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, managing multiple stakeholders and projects simultaneously.
  • Cloud Security:Experience in developing security solutions forcloud-based environments and services.
  • Regulatory Knowledge:Familiarity withregulatory and compliance frameworksrelevant to the technology industry.
  • Solution Standardization:Experience in creatingstandardized design blueprintsand repeatable solution frameworks.
  • Willingness to travel to meet business needs as required


TeKnowledge is an equal opportunity employer, and we believe in celebrating – diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to building an equitable environment by providing fair employment opportunities in our communities without regard to gender, ethnicity, socio-economic background, disability, marital and veteran status. Our employees join us in adopting, celebrating, and championing our drive towards building an equitable opportunity environment. We do not and will not ask you to send or share with us any sensitive personal data.

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