Overview

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

Introduction

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

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