Overview
The Associates Global is seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect with a Security focus to join a large, well-established organisation undergoing major digital transformation. This is a brand-new, business-critical role, offering the chance to set the strategic direction for cybersecurity architecture at scale. This Hybrid role (2 days in) in London requires an excellent communicator with natural gravitas, engaging with stakeholders across the organisation (including SLT) and external providers.
You will work closely with a forward-thinking Enterprise Architecture (EA) team and collaborate with senior stakeholders across the CIO function. You will help embed secure-by-design principles into every stage of delivery in large-scale environments.
Please note: The hiring team prefers 2-3 page CVs tailored to the job description, highlighting relevant experiences. Extensive CVs will not be considered.
The Opportunity
As the Enterprise Security Architect, you’ll own the definition and implementation of enterprise-wide security architecture. You’ll design strategies and frameworks that secure critical systems and services, spanning both on-premise and cloud environments. You’ll also take a hands-on leadership role in mentoring solution and technical architects, ensuring security is a foundational part of the enterprise’s long-term technology roadmap.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and lead the development of the organisation’s cybersecurity architecture strategy and roadmaps
- Translate business and technology strategies into security-focused architecture patterns
- Design and maintain conceptual and logical security architectures across multiple technology domains
- Support secure delivery of cloud and on-premise systems (Oracle, Microsoft, Salesforce, MuleSoft)
- Guide solution and technical architects on security principles, best practices, and assurance
- Contribute to architecture governance, standards, and documentation
- Partner with product, digital, data, finance, and HR teams to ensure secure system design
- Champion the adoption of emerging security technologies and practices
Skills and Experience
- Proven experience as an Enterprise or Security Architect in complex environments
- Strong understanding of enterprise security frameworks, governance, and risk management
- Experience delivering secure architectures in cloud, hybrid, and legacy systems
- Hands-on knowledge of modelling tools and frameworks (UML, ArchiMate, Bizz design ideal)
- Broad technical knowledge across infrastructure, data, CRM, HR, and finance systems
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across business and IT teams
- Ability to work in highly regulated or high-compliance environments
- Experience with large enterprise transformation programmes
- Exposure to architectural assurance and governance processes
- Familiarity with integrated systems and database technologies (SQL Server, Oracle, etc.)
If you are an Enterprise Architect who wants to make a real difference to an organisation’s security capability and contribute to major transformation, this role is worth considering.
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
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