Security Architect

Role: Security Architect Location: Leeds or North East Salary: £70,000 Package Includes: Bonus, 12% Pension, Car Allowance (~£20,000 Package) Start Date: ASAP (Live Vacancy) Are you a skilled Security Architect with a passion for large-scale digital transformation? Join a major £100M transformation programme, driving both innovation and the modernisation of back-office systems, IT infrastructure, and cloud integrations. You'll play a key role in ensuring security is embedded at every stage across a diverse business and technology landscape. As a Security Architect, you'll take a secure-by-design approach to enterprise-wide architecture, working across On-Prem Data Centers, Hybrid Cloud Services, and Operational Technology (OT). You'll collaborate closely with stakeholders, Solution Architects, and Cybersecurity teams, ensuring robust security frameworks, compliance, and supporting system integrations and infrastructure upgrades. What You'll Do * Lead security architecture across multiple technology areas, ensuring scalability, security, and efficiency. * Engage with stakeholders at all levels, balancing technical depth with business strategy. * Drive security architecture across Digital and ITSM transformation, assessing system upgrades. * Embed secure-by-design principles across all architectural solutions. * Assess and enhance security across hybrid cloud, on-prem data centers, and OT systems. * Provide guidance on risk, governance, compliance, and security best practices. * Support Digital and ITSM transformation and identify security improvements. What You'll Need * 3+ years' experience as a Security Architect. * Experience working in IT/OT environments. * Strong background in large-scale transformation projects. * Excellent stakeholder engagement & leadership skills.