Lead Security Architect

TieTalent; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company seeks a Lead Security Architect to shape enterprise security architecture and lead a high-performing team. This pivotal role involves defining security strategies aligned with business objectives and ensuring resilience against emerging threats across critical operations.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discretionary group performance-based bonus

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Single cover private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in cyber technology and domain-specific technology.
• Experience leading a diverse team, with budget management skills.
• Deep knowledge of modern security architectures and design.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement enterprise security architecture strategy.
• Oversee Security Architecture services for initiatives.
• Create architectural work products to communicate security posture.

Skills

Cyber technology

Security frameworks

Stakeholder management

Influence

Communication

Education

CISSP-ISSAP

TOGAF

SABSA

Senior CAP

SANS GICSP

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 the 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 to the strategic requirements of the business.

This role involves overseeing and leading the provision of Security Architecture services to change initiatives, aligning and coordinating 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 long-term resilience in our critical operations against known and emerging threats.

You’ll be responsible for leading and creating architectural work products (artefacts) and directing the Security Architecture practice in analysis and delivery. These work products are crucial 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 position 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-recognized security and architecture accreditation (e.g., CISSP-ISSAP, TOGAF, SABSA, SANS GICSP, Senior CAP or similar)
• Extensive demonstrable experience in cyber technology and domain-specific technology, ideally supported by vendor-specific certifications
• Experience leading a high-performing, diverse team, including budget management and business planning
• Deep understanding of security frameworks such as the Cyber Assessment Framework, IEC62443, OG-86, and ISA-99, with evidence of security architecture meeting 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
• Ability to hold or 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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