Cyber Security Architect

Ai-driven
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
5 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English

Job location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence
Confluence
JIRA
Cloud Computing
Computer Security
Software Design Documents
Identity and Access Management
UML
Kubernetes

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Cyber Security Architect to join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping secure, scalable, and innovative solutions. This position involves managing end-to-end solution design, delivering Solution Design Documents aligned with business requirements, strategies, standards, and patterns. You will create high-level designs, define new architecture patterns, and sign off on key decisions, design deviations, and technical risks. As a Security Architect, you will present solutions to design authorities and senior stakeholders, provide technical thought leadership, and act as a subject matter expert across projects and programmes., + Develop and maintain end-to-end solution designs aligned with reference architecture and business needs.

  • Create and publish design decision records, options, and deviation requests.

  • Identify and mitigate technical risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle.

  • Translate Agentic AI Identity and Access requirements into robust architecture solutions.

  • Ensure designs are efficient, cost-effective, and compliant with governance processes.

  • Present designs at technical authorities and steering committees for approval.

  • Provide technical leadership and mentor project teams. Cybersecurity Expertise: Deep technical experience in at least two of the following domains:

  • Identity & Access Management (IAM)

  • Agentic AI/ML Services

  • Cloud Provider Services for AI

  • Policy-driven Access Control

Requirements

  • Broad IT background with ability to communicate effectively with non-security SMEs.

  • Experience in enterprise and solution architecture interlock.

  • Proven track record in large-scale IT transformation programmes.

  • IAM solution design for agentic AI platforms.

  • Working knowledge of GCP and Kubernetes Tools & Technologies:

  • Experience with BizzDesign, Archi, or UML for high-level designs.

  • Proficiency in Jira and Confluence for project and documentation management. What We're Looking For

  • Strong understanding of architectural governance and design authority processes.

  • Ability to manage technical risks and dependencies effectively.

  • Exceptional communication skills to engage senior leadership and stakeholders.

  • Collaborative mindset with leadership capabilities across technical teams. Ready to make an impact?

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