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)