Lead Security Architect

TieTalent; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in renewable energy seeks a Lead Security Architect to oversee and develop security architecture strategies. The role requires extensive cyber experience, stakeholder management, and the ability to lead diverse teams towards enhancing security resilience in a dynamic and evolving environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discretionary group performance-based bonus

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience leading high-performing teams and budget management.
• Deep understanding of Cyber Assessment Framework and IEC62443.
• Demonstrable experience in cyber technology with vendor-specific accreditations.

Responsibilities

• Define and develop the enterprise security architecture strategy.
• Lead the Security Architecture practice and deliver analysis and solutions.
• Embed security by design in complex IT/OT environments.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Education

Industry-recognised security and architecture accreditation

Tools

Public Cloud

Security Frameworks

Job description

Lead Security Architect
Flexible location – Glasgow, Ipswich, London, Northampton or Selby
Hybrid working
Permanent, full-time

Career level: 3

Closing date: Monday 7th July 2025

Who we are

We’re not just talking about making a difference, we’re making it happen. We generate dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertain world. Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become the global leader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals.

You’ll be joining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers, and business champions. We’re enabling a zero-carbon, lower-cost energy future for all, and working hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come.

About the role

As Lead Security Architect, you’ll be instrumental in defining, developing, and implementing the enterprise security architecture strategy and technology roadmaps aligned with the strategic requirements of the business.

This role involves overseeing and leading the provision of Security Architecture services to change initiatives, aligning with wider Digital Security and architecture governance functions to advise on and deliver a comprehensive enterprise (IT) and operational technology (OT) security architecture. This is necessary to build and ensure an enhanced resilience in our critical operations against known and emerging threats in the long term.

You’ll be responsible for leading and creating architectural work products (artefacts) and directing the Security Architecture practice in performing various analysis and delivery. These work products are vital in communicating the approved security posture across the entire technology environment. They may include designs, blueprints, global principles, standards, patterns, or notices of decision impacting technology strategy.

This is a critical global role working closely with multiple partners across Drax Group internationally to embed security by design in a varied and sophisticated technical landscape. Reporting to the Head of Digital Security, this leadership role offers the opportunity to build and shape a new team including cyber strategy, architecture, solution design, and Sec in DevSecOps.

Who we’re looking for

• Industry-recognised security and architecture accreditation (CISSP-ISSAP, TOGAF, SABSA, SANS GICSP, Senior CAP (Architect), or similar)
• Extensive demonstrable cyber technology and domain-specific experience, ideally supported by vendor-specific accreditations
• Experience leading a high-performing, diverse team, including budget management and business planning
• Deep understanding of Security Frameworks such as the Network & Information Systems Regulations (Cyber Assessment Framework), IEC62443, OG-86, and ISA-99; able to meet multiple control frameworks in complex IT/OT environments
• Deep technical knowledge of modern Security Architectures including Public Cloud, Software-defined Data Centres, Cloud Native & Modern Application architectures, cyber operations, and OT/ICS critical infrastructure protection
• Experience in systems design and delivery, including analysis, design, implementation, testing, and support
• Excellent senior stakeholder management, influence, and communication skills
• Hold or able to successfully achieve Government SC vetting

Rewards and benefits

• Competitive salary
• Discretionary group performance-based bonus
• 25 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays)
• Single cover private medical insurance
• Pension scheme

We’re committed to making a tangible impact on the climate challenge we all face. Drax is where your individual purpose can work alongside your career drive. We work as part of a team that shares a passion for doing what’s right for the future. With Drax, you can shape your career and a future for generations to come.

Together, we make it happen.

How to apply

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