Security Architect

Job Title: Security Architect Location: Remote Duration: 6 Months Rate: 515/day (Inside IR35) Clearance: Eligible for BPSSRole OverviewWe 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 ResponsibilitiesSecurity Strategy and AdvisoryShape 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 decisionsContribute to governance forums, including AI and digital strategy discussionsArchitecture and StandardsDefine and maintain cyber security reference architectures, standards, and design patternsEnsure alignment across cloud, enterprise IT, and OT environmentsOversee application portfolio management and security architecture governanceDesign Governance and RiskAct as a security authority within design and investment boardsProvide risk-based architectural assessments and trade-off decisionsEnsure solutions align with enterprise standards and risk appetiteEnterprise ..... full job details .....