Security Architect

Anson McCade; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 66,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Anson McCade is seeking an experienced Security Architect to support a leading consultancy’s Cyber Security capability in Northern Ireland. The role delivers security architecture across complex transformation programmes, embedding security by design and guiding cloud, application and enterprise projects.

You will engage with engineers, architects and senior stakeholders to ensure secure, scalable solutions.

Qualifications

• Strong background in information security and security architecture.
• Experience delivering security solutions within large-scale infrastructure, cloud or integration programmes.
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture and security frameworks.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, TOGAF, SABSA, IISP or equivalent.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience working within consulting, advisory or client-facing environments would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Defining and delivering security architecture across complex technology programmes.
• Working closely with engineering, infrastructure and delivery teams to embed security by design.
• Providing security guidance across cloud, application and enterprise architecture projects.
• Conducting security assessments and identifying risks across proposed solutions.
• Engaging with technical and business stakeholders to develop secure and practical solutions.
• Supporting delivery teams through architecture reviews, governance and assurance activities.
• Contributing to security strategy, standards and best practice initiatives.

Skills

Security architecture

Cloud security

Security assessments

Stakeholder communication

Governance & compliance

Job description

Salary: Up to £73,000 + Benefits Package

About the Role

We’re supporting a leading consultancy as they continue to grow their Cyber Security capability across Northern Ireland.

This is an opportunity for an experienced Security Architect to work on complex technology transformation programmes, helping organisations design secure, scalable solutions across a range of industries. You’ll collaborate with architects, engineers and senior stakeholders to ensure security is embedded throughout the delivery lifecycle while supporting the successful delivery of large-scale digital initiatives.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Defining and delivering security architecture across complex technology programmes.
• Working closely with engineering, infrastructure and delivery teams to embed security by design.
• Providing security guidance across cloud, application and enterprise architecture projects.
• Conducting security assessments and identifying risks across proposed solutions.
• Engaging with technical and business stakeholders to develop secure and practical solutions.
• Supporting delivery teams through architecture reviews, governance and assurance activities.
• Contributing to security strategy, standards and best practice initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong background in information security and security architecture.
• Experience delivering security solutions within large-scale infrastructure, cloud or integration programmes.
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture and security frameworks.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, TOGAF, SABSA, IISP or equivalent.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience working within consulting, advisory or client-facing environments would be advantageous.

Why Join?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly respected consulting team delivering meaningful digital transformation programmes across a diverse client base. You’ll work alongside experienced specialists, gain exposure to complex security challenges and benefit from a strong culture of learning, collaboration and career development.