Security Architect

JR United Kingdom; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK Utilities organization is seeking a Security Architect to lead the security architecture for digital transformation worth £100M. This role will embed security principles across IT and OT systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards while working with a dedicated Cybersecurity team and other stakeholders. Competitive salary and benefits package included, with opportunities for long-term career progression.

Benefits

12% Company Pension

Annual Bonus (up to 15%)

Car Allowance (~£3K)

25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Long-term career progression

Qualifications

• Experience with IT/OT architecture, air-gapped systems, and Purdue model.
• Strong knowledge of industry standards and secure development life cycles.
• OT security experience beneficial, with an openness to cloud/infrastructure candidates.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver enterprise-wide security architecture across hybrid cloud.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to embed security into solutions.
• Conduct threat modeling and risk analysis for systems.

Skills

Security Architecture

IT/OT Architecture

Stakeholder Engagement

Risk Analysis

Threat Modelling

ServiceNow

Cloud Infrastructure

Education

3+ years of experience as a Security Architect

Job description

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Location: Leeds Area or Newcastle Area (Hybrid Working)

Salary: Up to £70,000 + 12% Pension + 15% Bonus + £3K Car Allowance

Employment Type: Permanent | Full-Time

Start Date: ASAP | Interviewing Now

? Help shape the future of secure enterprise architecture.

Join a major UK Utilities organisation leading a £100M transformation of its digital and operational technology estate.

From ServiceNow implementation and back-office system upgrades to cloud integration and modernisation of on-premise data centres, this is a rare opportunity to architect security across one of the UK’s most critical infrastructure environments.

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As a Security Architect, you’ll embed secure-by-design principles across IT and OT systems, working alongside Solution Architects and a dedicated Cybersecurity team. You’ll guide technical decisions that ensure risk, compliance, and innovation are aligned from day one.

What You’ll Do

• Define and deliver enterprise-wide security architecture across hybrid cloud, on-prem, and OT environments.
• Collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders to embed security into solutions from design through to delivery.
• Develop reusable security patterns, architecture principles, and frameworks.
• Drive security architecture across digital programmes such as ITSM (ServiceNow) and back-office modernisation.
• Conduct threat modelling, risk analysis, and define security requirements for systems including remote access (VPNs) and secure OT-to-IT data exchange.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards such as ISO27001, NIS Directive, and NCSC’s Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF).
• Support long-term architectural planning, contributing to multi-year roadmaps and aligning solutions with regulatory and business strategy.

? What You’ll Bring

• 3+ years of experience as a Security Architect, ideally in enterprise or regulated environments.
• Deep understanding of IT/OT architecture, including air-gapped systems and the Purdue model.
• Experience supporting large-scale transformation programmes with cloud, infrastructure, and legacy system exposure.
• Familiarity with industry standards and secure system development life cycles.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, able to align security decisions with business goals.
• Hands-on experience with ServiceNow or similar ITSM platforms.
• Familiarity with utilities, energy, or critical infrastructure sectors.
• Prior experience working with or in a Distribution Network Operator (DNO).
• OT security experience is highly beneficial, but we also welcome strong cloud/infrastructure candidates looking to grow in this space.

? What You’ll Get

• Base Salary: Up to £70,000
• 12% Company Pension + Annual Bonus (up to 15%)
• Car Allowance (~£3K)
• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Long-term career progression in a high-impact national infrastructure programme

? Your Focus: Security Architecture.

You’ll lead on design and governance, while working closely with a separate Cybersecurity team handling operational response and tooling.

Apply now to play a strategic role in securing one of the UK's most ambitious digital transformations.

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Created on 31/05/2025 by JR United Kingdom