Senior Security Architect

Salary: £70,000 - £80,000

Location: Home based with some travel

Join a Growing Organisation in Transformation

Portare Solutions is delighted to be partnering with a key client, a leading organisation undergoing significant expansion, to recruit a Senior Technical Security Architect. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned security professional to play a pivotal role in shaping and strengthening their information security posture.

About The Opportunity

As an integral member of a dedicated IT Security team, you will be instrumental in designing, implementing, monitoring, and supporting robust IT security systems. This role encompasses both business-as-usual operations and exciting project-based work, with a particular emphasis on Microsoft M365 and Azure security initiatives, automation, and ensuring the secure deployment of new applications. Our client is currently in a period of large-scale transformation and continuous IT Security maturity improvements.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include:

• Architecting and technically leading the implementation of security improvement solutions.
• Collaborating closely with other IT architecture teams to develop secure solutions.
• Acquiring and maintaining comprehensive knowledge of security products and services, advocating for their adoption.
• Continuously enhancing knowledge regarding security aspects of common technologies.
• Providing proactive mentoring and guidance to other IT teams to foster security skills.
• Designing and implementing critical security controls aligned with regulatory frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus).
• Leading the administration of security policies within the Microsoft 365 environment (SharePoint, Exchange, Intune MDM).
• Partnering with the IT Security Team to administer security policies for Endpoints (MS Defender, EDR, Purview).
• Participating as a core member of the Incident Response team.
• Reviewing and signing off Data Privacy Impact Assessments (DPIA) for third parties.
• Building secure enterprise IT systems that balance user needs with security, flexibility, and risk appetite.
• Operating effectively within dynamic, fast-paced agile environments.
• Leading and influencing highly specialised technical teams, guiding decision-making.
• Proactively identifying technical challenges and translating them into understandable descriptions.
• Ensuring all information assurance activities are met, including risk assessments.
• Ensuring strict alignment with the department's Security Strategy and Enterprise Security Architecture models.

Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking a candidate with a strong background in Information Technology and a proven track record in security architecture.

Experience & Expertise:

• Demonstrable expertise in Information Technology, operating at a senior level.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing Enterprise Security Strategies.
• Extensive experience designing and implementing security solutions through to operational handover, particularly in multi-supplier and multi-platform environments.
• In-depth knowledge of security principles across: SIEM, Antivirus, DLP, Firewalls, Cloud security (Azure), IDAM (PAM on-prem/cloud), EDR, and Scanning/vulnerability tools.
• Proficiency in Windows Server & Networking, expertise in secure network design, and experience with Incident Response and Endpoint & Network Security Technologies.
• Expertise with the Microsoft Azure platform, including designing security architecture and standards, and reviewing security measures for enterprise SaaS/web applications on Azure.
• Knowledge of technical infrastructure across multiple IT domains (UNIX, Platform, Database, Networks).
• Awareness of market and industry trends, and familiarity with IT Security and Governance best practices.

Qualifications:

• ITIL qualified.
• Recognised IT or Information Security qualifications such as CISSP, CISM, Cisco, SANS, ISO27001, CCSP, CISA, or SSCP are highly desirable.

Skills & Behaviours:

• Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities.
• A proactive approach to identifying and responding to risks and issues swiftly.

Why Join?

This is a fantastic chance to join an organisation during a period of significant growth and transformation. You will have the opportunity to make a tangible impact on critical security maturity improvements, work with cutting-edge technologies, and collaborate with highly skilled teams.

Ready to Make Your Mark?

If you are a driven and experienced Senior Technical Security Architect looking for your next challenge in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you.