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Closing date: 23 November 2025

We are accepting CVs for this position and are looking for a Principal Security Architect to join our Strategy and Architecture team.

A major review has been completed and we have invested in new tools to support a comprehensive and innovative Digital Services transformation programme for the citizens and communities of Derbyshire.

This role will be pivotal in delivering our transformation programme and is a key post within the Digital Services, Strategy and Architecture function.

It is an excellent opportunity for someone with significant experience in a large Digital Services environment, managing change and wanting to make a difference.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the IT Security Service area and ensure the availability and protection of IT systems.
• Own, maintain and develop the Council’s Cyber Security Strategy.
• Recommend security design across business projects or technologies up to an organisational level.
• Be a recognised expert, solving unprecedented issues and problems.
• Communicate with senior stakeholders and define the vision, principles and strategy for security architects.
• Research, identify, validate and adopt new technologies and methodologies in Security Architecture.
• Provide professional expertise and knowledge within the Enterprise Architecture Service Area enabling the IT Service to provide proactive and agile services.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience managing an IT Security function in a large, complex organisation.
• Proven experience motivating and developing staff to deliver strong performance.
• Ensuring effective IT Security systems and procedures are in place for the Council.
• Operating at a senior level in a large IT Service environment, managing and delivering change.
• Advising non‑IT colleagues and presenting clear, accessible reports and business cases.
• Ensuring effective IT Security practices are appropriately architected, designed and approved for adoption.

Benefits

• 27 days annual leave, plus 5 days after 5 years of continuous service.
• Flexi‑time, allowing up to an additional 2 days of leave per month.
• Generous local government pension scheme.
• Guaranteed incremental annual pay increases.
• Cycle‑to‑work and hybrid/electric car salary sacrifice schemes.
• A supportive working environment.
• Commitment and investment in your continuing professional development.
• Discounts at selected county leisure centres.
• And much more!

The Digital Services Team is contractually based in Matlock, Derbyshire, but we work on a hybrid basis.

Derbyshire County Council is in a period of positive development and transformation, an excellent time to join and drive change.

If you are passionate about Security and ready to revolutionise the way Derbyshire County Council operates in the digital era, we would love to hear from you.

Contact: Yuriy.Slobodyuk@derbyshire.gov.uk

Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to contribute to the digital revolution. Apply now.

Derbyshire County Council is an equal‑opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities.

Provisional Interview Date: Week commencing 1st or 8th December 2025

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Government Administration