InfoSec Architect - Hybrid - London or Newcastle - £95k

My client is going through a period of significant technology, process transformation and change. To ensure they minimise risk and secure their estate there is a need to enhance Architecture practice with an Information Security Architect.

Salary & Benefits

25 days annual leave
38 hours per week (excluding lunch breaks)
Buying and Selling of annual leave (up to max of 5 days) / Carry-over max of 5 days only
Pension Scheme - based on level of role and salary
Christmas and Summer Social event (meal and drinks)
Annual Salary Review
Annual Discretionary Bonus up to 10%
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
HAPI Benefits Portal with Personal Group (cinema tickets, discounts on electrical items and food etc…)
Concessionary Travel - Free bus travel on services operated by Go-ahead (except for buses operating in London) and Free Rail travel on Go-ahead / GTR routes (which does not include TFL routes)
Vitality Private Healthcare

Role & Responsibilities

The Architecture function is responsible for architectural governance, ensuring technological alignment to strategic goals and minimising risk during periods of change.

As the Information Security Architect, you will be responsible ensuring a "Secure by Design" approach is embedded within services and infrastructure whilst also leaing d the development and support of Information Security Strategy and Roadmap.

You will contribute to the evolution of IT strategy through your insights into market leading technologies and providers and how they complement and enhance capabilities.

This is an exciting time to join a growing team and opportunity to lead the way in which we evolve the Architecture team within my client.

What I need to apply

Appropriate Industry certifications (CISSP)
Knowledge of Architectural frameworks CISM Certification
Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK)
Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
Specialist Knowledge & Skills
Expert knowledge of securing modern platforms and networks
Experience leading and directing security initiatives with an enterprise impact, using a defined methodology, whilst maintaining views of risks and opportunity.
SABSA Certification
Knowledge of the TOGAF ADM model
Archimate Notation to describe Strategy through to technology layers
Proven experience in designing and leading the implementation of comprehensive security architecture solutions.
Experience of developing and architecting solutions for identity and access management within modern frameworks such as Entra AD
Expert knowledge in securing both cloud services and enterprise applications.
Experience in implementing operational security controls and ensuring / demonstrating compliance with regulatory standards
Strong leadership skills in managing GRC activities and contributing to strategic roadmaps.
Design and/or Architectural Governance enforcement
Strong client-facing and business analysis skills, capable of working closely with stakeholders to meet business needs.
Ability to lead and articulate vision and strategy to C-Suite for investment

Additional Requirements Willingness to travel to visit operating companies as appropriate.
Travel between London and Newcastle offices in establishing strong ties between the InfoSec Ops and Architecture teams.

My client have interview slots which are filling quickly and they are looking to fill this vacancy within the next 2 weeks. I have limited slots for 1st stage interviews next week so if you're interest, get in touch ASAP with a copy of your most recent and up to date CV and email me at or you can call me on (phone number removed).

Please Note: This is a permanent role for UK residents only. This role does not offer Sponsorship. You must have the right to work in the UK with no restrictions. Some of our roles may be subject to successful background checks including a DBS and Credit Check.

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