Lead Security Architect – Hybrid IT Security Strategy

Allen Lane; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 71,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

A national health agency is seeking a Lead Security Architect to enhance their IT security architecture and safeguard sensitive data. This role involves developing secure solutions, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with government standards. The ideal candidate has proven experience in security architecture and risk management, with knowledge of emerging threats. This full-time, permanent opportunity is on-site in Leeds with some hybrid working. A competitive salary range of £71,835 - £81,090 applies, alongside additional benefits.

Benefits

Civil Service pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Security Architecture and risk management.
• Deep knowledge of security technologies and emerging threats.
• Ability to design effective security controls and solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive security architecture framework.
• Conduct threat modelling and risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with security policies and government standards.
• Engage with stakeholders to communicate security principles.

Skills

Security Architecture

Risk management

Network Security design

Emerging security threats

Application security

Security technologies and tools

Education

Security qualification (e.g. CISSP, SABSA)

Job description

A national health agency is seeking a Lead Security Architect to enhance their IT security architecture and safeguard sensitive data. This role involves developing secure solutions, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with government standards. The ideal candidate has proven experience in security architecture and risk management, with knowledge of emerging threats. This full-time, permanent opportunity is on-site in Leeds with some hybrid working. A competitive salary range of £71,835 - £81,090 applies, alongside additional benefits.