Senior Cyber Security Architect

Reed Technology; Wales; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturing company is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Architect to enhance its infrastructure security. This role demands a minimum of 5 years' experience, specifically in security architecture for cloud platforms. The successful candidate will lead the design and implementation of secure solutions while collaborating with various teams. Competitive salary of £60,000 to £80,000 with extensive benefits including performance bonuses and a pension scheme.

Benefits

10% performance-related bonus

25 days annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Cash health plan

Cycle to work scheme

Share scheme

Rewards scheme

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Security Architect.
• Proven track record in designing secure infrastructure solutions.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP.
• Familiarity with security and control frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO).
• Strong understanding of authentication, authorisation, and access control.
• Ability to map control frameworks to security practices and conduct gap analyses.
• Excellent communication skills to articulate security requirements across technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, evaluation, and implementation of secure cloud and on-premises infrastructure solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop cybersecurity roadmaps aligned with business needs.
• Conduct risk assessments focusing on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of proposed solutions.
• Provide expert recommendations on mitigating controls and risk prioritisation.
• Present architectural decisions and security strategies to stakeholders.

Skills

Security Architecture

Cloud Platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)

Risk Assessment

Communication Skills

Job description

Senior Cyber Security Architect

Location : Newport (3 days per week on-site)

Type : Permanent

Salary : £60,000 - £80,000 per annum

Benefits : 10% performance‑related bonus, 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), contributory pension scheme, cash health plan, cycle to work scheme, share scheme, rewards scheme, life assurance.

Overview

A leading global manufacturing company is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Architect to join its growing team. This newly created role reflects the organisation's continued investment in secure infrastructure and innovation across cloud and on‑premises environments.

You’ll be part of a global, multi‑disciplinary team, working on embedding security into infrastructure architecture across a broad range of technologies and projects. The role offers exposure to cutting‑edge cloud platforms and the opportunity to influence strategic security decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, evaluation, and implementation of secure cloud and on‑premises infrastructure solutions.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to develop cybersecurity roadmaps aligned with business needs.
• Conduct risk assessments focusing on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of proposed solutions.
• Provide expert recommendations on mitigating controls and risk prioritisation.
• Present architectural decisions and security strategies to stakeholders including engineering, IT, and third‑party vendors.

Required Experience

• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Security Architect.
• Proven track record in designing secure infrastructure solutions.
• Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP.
• Familiarity with security and control frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO).
• Strong understanding of authentication, authorisation, and access control.
• Ability to map control frameworks to security practices and conduct gap analyses.
• Excellent communication skills to articulate security requirements across technical and non‑technical audiences.

Why Apply?

This is a unique opportunity to work on diverse technologies and contribute to the security architecture of a global organisation. You’ll be empowered to shape infrastructure security across multiple projects while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package and a collaborative working environment.

If this sounds like the role for you - please apply online ASAP. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted within the next 48 working hours.