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Cyber Security Architect - London
£45,000 - 70,000
DGH Recruitment
Charing Cross, London
£45,000 - 70,000
Requirements
Must:
- Chartered status via UK Cyber Security Council, CISSP, or equivalent
- Deep technical expertise in IT infrastructure and/or software development including Salesforce
- Extensive experience designing and reviewing secure architectures for complex systems
- Strong experience in risk assessment, risk management, and intelligence-informed decision-making
- Proven ability to influence senior leaders and communicate complex security risks clearly
- Experience developing and implementing pragmatic security, privacy, and resilience approaches
- Experience managing strategic plans, tracking risk reduction, and adjusting delivery based on emerging risks
- Experience managing and negotiating third-party contracts with embedded security requirements
Responsibilities
- Define and lead the organisations security architecture vision, principles, and long-term strategy
- Design and review secure system architectures across complex projects
- Identify security weaknesses and recommend proportionate mitigations
- Advise on the security implications of emerging technologies (e.g., cloud, microservices, identity solutions)
- Maintain the security, privacy, and resilience risk register
- Lead security architecture assurance aligned with CAF and NCSC guidance
- Oversee penetration testing, vulnerability management, and remediation activities
- Ensure value for money from cyber security tools and third-party services
- Manage third-party contracts to ensure security requirements are embedded
- Act as the main point of contact for security briefings across the organisation
Description
We are a leading firm in the Utilities industry located in London, seeking a Cyber Security Architect to join our team on an initial 6-month contract basis. This role falls Inside IR35, requires active SC clearance, and mandates one day in the London office per week. We offer a collaborative environment where our focus is on ensuring our systems are secure, resilient, and aligned with national standards and best practices.
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