Cyber Security Architect

Key Responsibilities

• Define and evolve security architecture in line with organisational strategy.
• Embed Secure by Design principles across projects and technology teams.
• Ensure compliance with recognised standards including ISO 27001, PCI DSS, NCSC guidance, GDPR and other relevant security frameworks.
• Develop and manage the security architecture and compliance roadmap.
• Provide expert security guidance throughout solution design, implementation and operational phases.
• Assess security risks and recommend proportionate controls to support business objectives.
• Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to influence secure decision‑making.
• Support security assurance, audits and compliance activities.
• Contribute to incident response by providing architectural guidance where required.
• Keep up to date with emerging threats, technologies and industry best practice.

Qualifications

• Experience designing security architectures across cloud, hybrid and on‑premises environments.
• Strong knowledge of governance, risk and compliance, with experience working to frameworks such as ISO 27001, PCI DSS, NCSC guidance and Secure by Design principles.
• Good understanding of networking, identity and access management, authentication, authorisation and cryptography.
• Ability to assess security risk and recommend pragmatic, business‑focused solutions.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• A collaborative approach, with the confidence to influence teams and drive security best practice.
• Self‑motivated, proactive and committed to staying current with emerging cyber security trends and technologies.

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

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