Security Architect

Acorn by Synergie; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Security Architect to shape security strategy. The role involves championing secure design principles, aligning architecture with compliance standards, and guiding teams across platforms. The position offers a hybrid working environment and opportunities for innovation in national security systems.

Benefits

Hybrid working environment

Opportunity to shape national-level security strategy

Collaborative culture focused on innovation

Qualifications

• Proven experience in security architecture and leadership.
• Strong understanding of compliance frameworks and cybersecurity standards.
• Experience in cloud, hybrid, and on-premise environments.

Responsibilities

• Champion Secure by Design principles across teams and platforms.
• Align architecture with compliance standards.
• Guide teams in making security-focused decisions.

Skills

Security architecture

Compliance frameworks

Cloud security

Communication skills

Mentoring

Problem-solving

Job description

Overview

Security Architect — Hybrid (Newport) | Competitive Salary | Day Hours | Monday to Friday | Permanent

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for a Security Architect to join a forward-thinking organisation. The role involves shaping security strategy, supporting innovation across cloud, hybrid, and on-prem platforms, and ensuring systems are resilient and secure-by-design.

Responsibilities

• Champion Secure by Design principles across teams and platforms.
• Align architecture with NCSC, GovAssure, ISO27001, PCI-DSS, and GDPR standards.
• Guide and support technical teams in making risk-aware, security-focused decisions.
• Shape roadmaps, frameworks, and compliance plans that support innovation.
• Provide expert advice on cloud, hybrid, and enterprise architecture security.
• Lead contributions to the GovAssure process and other audit/compliance activities.

Requirements

• Proven experience in security architecture and leadership.
• Strong understanding of compliance frameworks and cybersecurity standards (NCSC, ISO27001, GDPR, PCI-DSS).
• Experience in cloud, hybrid, and on-premise environments.
• Excellent communication, mentoring, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence technical decisions and guide teams across multiple platforms.

What We Offer

• Hybrid working environment with flexible culture.
• Opportunity to shape national-level security strategy.
• Collaborative, knowledge-sharing culture focused on innovation.
• Exposure to cutting-edge security trends, protocols, and technologies.

Interested?

Apply now to join a leading organisation and make a meaningful impact on national security systems.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment