Lead Security Architect

On behalf of HS2, we are looking for a Lead Security Architect (Inside IR35) for a 6 Month hybrid contract up to 2 days per week based in Birmingham. Job purpose The Lead Security Architect is responsible for leading the development of security architecture and processes to embed the strategic application of security-related change across HS2''s systems and solutions. The role owns the security domain architecture and oversees the design of HS2 security systems, setting appropriate design guardrails, standards, and policies to guide the development and implementation of products and platforms across HS2. Role of Directorate and Capability IT sits within the CFO Directorate, playing an essential role in daily operations and success of the programme. The department provides technical leadership, advisory and delivery of IT services across HS2 Ltd, enabling the delivery of HS2''s mission. Accountabilities/Responsibilities . Develop and implement enterprise-wide security architecture policies, patterns, processes and guardrails to embed the strategic application of change to ensure resilience of HS2-wide systems and solutions.. Establish and manage the Security Architecture practice and capabilities across HS2, leading knowledge sharing and skills development efforts and driving consistency across HS2. Oversee the design of HS2 security systems, setting appropriate design guardrails, standards, and policies, balancing functional and non-functional requirements, and managing ..... full job details .....