Lead Cybersecurity Architect

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative and experienced Lead Cybersecurity Architect to shape the future of their security infrastructure in Sunderland . This senior role is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing secure architectures that align with business objectives and mitigate complex cyber threats. You will provide technical leadership, guide architectural decisions, and ensure that security is embedded into the design of all IT systems and applications. This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a visionary architect to drive significant security improvements and set the technical direction.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect secure, scalable, and resilient enterprise-wide cybersecurity solutions.
• Develop and maintain architectural standards, blueprints, and security patterns.
• Evaluate and recommend new security technologies and solutions to address evolving threats.
• Lead the technical design and implementation of security projects, ensuring alignment with architectural principles.
• Provide expert technical guidance and mentorship to security and IT teams.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into secure architectural designs.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in designing and implementing complex cybersecurity architectures .
• Deep understanding of security principles, frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, SABSA), and best practices.
• Proficiency in security technologies across cloud, network, application, and data security.
• Experience with threat modeling, risk assessment, and security architecture reviews.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence technical decisions.
• Relevant advanced certifications (e.g., CISSP-ISSAP, TOGAF) are essential.

Benefits

• An attractive salary package with significant bonus potential.
• Comprehensive private medical and dental insurance.
• Opportunities for extensive professional development and industry recognition.
• Company car scheme and generous pension contributions.
• A pivotal architectural role in a key technological hub in Sunderland .