Enterprise Security Architect

Enterprise Security Architect

6 month contract

Leeds - hybrid working

£700 per day outside IR35

Our client is seeking a highly capable and composed Enterprise Security Architect to support the Group Head of Cyber Strategy & Security Architecture in leading a 40-person function. This is a pivotal role that bridges strategic oversight and technical leadership, ensuring the smooth operation of the architecture team and acting as the first point of contact for escalations, workload management, and architectural guidance.

While this role does not include direct line management, you will act as a technical lead and intermediary, helping to coordinate efforts across the team, support sensitive projects, and ensure high standards of security architecture are maintained across the business.

• Act as deputy to the Group Head of Cyber Strategy & Security Architecture.
• Provide technical leadership and oversight across the security architecture team.
• Manage daily sprint activities, working closely with Scrum Masters and using tools like Jira, Confluence, GitHub, Teams, and Slack.
• Serve as the first point of contact for escalations and workload prioritization.
• Review and advise on solution designs, ensuring alignment with security requirements and identifying potential risks.
• Support security decision-making and approvals, funnelling key decisions to the Group Head.
• Work across multiple business functions, supporting both on-prem and cloud environments (primarily AWS, with some GCP and Azure).
• Apply knowledge of security frameworks such as ISO 27001 and NIST to ensure compliance and assurance.
• Maintain a calm, focused approach under pressure, especially when dealing with sensitive or high-stakes projects.

• Strong background in security architecture, with the ability to read, critique, and improve technical designs.
• Broad knowledge of the cybersecurity landscape, including both technical and governance aspects.
• Experience working in agile environments, with a solid grasp of sprint planning and delivery.
• Comfortable working across cloud platforms, especially AWS (expert-level knowledge not required).
• Familiarity with security assurance, compliance, and risk management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to lead by influence, not authority, and support a high-performing team culture.

• Cloud Platforms: AWS (primary), GCP, Azure (basic familiarity)
• Security Frameworks: ISO 27001, NIST
• Tools: Jira, Confluence, GitHub, Microsoft Teams, Slack
• Methodologies: Agile, DevSecOps
• Other: Strong understanding of data flows, integration patterns, and secure system design

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