Security Architect
<p><b>Salary: £40,000 - 40,000 per year</b></p>
<b>Requirements:</b>
<ul><li>Experience of working within a cyber security function.</li><li>Awareness of cyber security frameworks and best practices such as NIST, CAF and OWASP.</li><li>Experience providing deep technical insight to IT projects and improving cyber security posture.</li><li>Experience of analysing and reviewing security requirements and recommending processes, designs and policy to ensure security best practices are followed.</li><li>Knowledge or experience of security tools such as Microsoft Defender or Microsoft Purview.</li><li>Experience operating within a large ICT Service environment.</li><li>Awareness of technology roadmaps and how they support business strategy.</li><li>Knowledge of datacentre and cloud technologies.</li><li>Strong skills in communication, decision-making, strategy, technical design, understanding context, and influencing.</li><li>Proven experience of managing, motivating and continually developing staff to deliver strong performance.</li><li>High personal effectiveness and commitment to improvement.</li><li>Relevant degree or ICT qualification or equivalent senior-level experience.</li><li>Professional certifications such as CompTIA Security or similar are also accepted.</li></ul>
<b>Responsibilities:</b>
<ul><li>Drive the secure design and governance of enterprise-wide ICT solutions.</li><li>Recommend security controls and identify solutions to support business objectives.</li><li>Provide advice and recommendations on important security related technologies.</li><li>Assess risks associated with proposed changes or initiatives.</li></ul>
<b>Technologies:</b>
<ul><li>Architect</li><li>Cloud</li><li>ICT</li><li>Support</li><li>OWASP</li><li>Security</li><li>Network</li></ul>
<p><b>More:</b></p>
<p>We are excited about the ongoing transformation within our Digital Services Team at Derbyshire County Council and are searching for a highly skilled, forward-thinking Security Architect to join our Strategy & Architecture team. As we invest in modern tools and innovative platforms, our mission is to deliver reliable, user-centred digital services for the citizens and communities of Derbyshire. By joining us, you will gain access to a range of employee benefits, including a generous annual leave scheme, an excellent local government pension, and fantastic employee discounts. This role currently offers hybrid working options, and we encourage candidates who share our values of being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered, and Accountable to apply.</p>
<p>last updated 8 week of 2026</p>
<b>Requirements:</b>
<ul><li>Experience of working within a cyber security function.</li><li>Awareness of cyber security frameworks and best practices such as NIST, CAF and OWASP.</li><li>Experience providing deep technical insight to IT projects and improving cyber security posture.</li><li>Experience of analysing and reviewing security requirements and recommending processes, designs and policy to ensure security best practices are followed.</li><li>Knowledge or experience of security tools such as Microsoft Defender or Microsoft Purview.</li><li>Experience operating within a large ICT Service environment.</li><li>Awareness of technology roadmaps and how they support business strategy.</li><li>Knowledge of datacentre and cloud technologies.</li><li>Strong skills in communication, decision-making, strategy, technical design, understanding context, and influencing.</li><li>Proven experience of managing, motivating and continually developing staff to deliver strong performance.</li><li>High personal effectiveness and commitment to improvement.</li><li>Relevant degree or ICT qualification or equivalent senior-level experience.</li><li>Professional certifications such as CompTIA Security or similar are also accepted.</li></ul>
<b>Responsibilities:</b>
<ul><li>Drive the secure design and governance of enterprise-wide ICT solutions.</li><li>Recommend security controls and identify solutions to support business objectives.</li><li>Provide advice and recommendations on important security related technologies.</li><li>Assess risks associated with proposed changes or initiatives.</li></ul>
<b>Technologies:</b>
<ul><li>Architect</li><li>Cloud</li><li>ICT</li><li>Support</li><li>OWASP</li><li>Security</li><li>Network</li></ul>
<p><b>More:</b></p>
<p>We are excited about the ongoing transformation within our Digital Services Team at Derbyshire County Council and are searching for a highly skilled, forward-thinking Security Architect to join our Strategy & Architecture team. As we invest in modern tools and innovative platforms, our mission is to deliver reliable, user-centred digital services for the citizens and communities of Derbyshire. By joining us, you will gain access to a range of employee benefits, including a generous annual leave scheme, an excellent local government pension, and fantastic employee discounts. This role currently offers hybrid working options, and we encourage candidates who share our values of being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered, and Accountable to apply.</p>
<p>last updated 8 week of 2026</p>