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# Cyber Security Architect

- **Company:** Severn Trent
- **Location:** Coventry, UK
- **Salary:** £65,000.0 - £75,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Data Security, Identity and Access Management, Zero Trust Network Access, IoT Security
- **Published:** September 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.co.uk/job/gbead1f82fa86708b6ce812c493b79672e/eaa

## About the Role

* Experience designing secure solutions across cloud and on-premise environments.
 * Strong knowledge of security frameworks such as NIST, NCSC CAF, CIS and IEC 62443.
 * The ability to recommend security solutions that balance business needs with robust protection.
 * Knowledge of OT/IoT security, ideally within a regulated environment.
 * Experience across key security domains, including IAM, network, infrastructure, cloud, application and data security.
 * Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate at all levels.
 * Relevant security certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CISM or ISO 27001, with Azure or AWS certifications being a plus.

Skills and experience are important, but character, curiosity, positivity, and a caring attitude matter too. We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We seek people who get involved, want to be part of something bigger, and make a difference because they care.
HOW WE'LL REWARD AND CARE FOR YOU IN RETURN
It's not just a job; it's a career. We offer benefits that reward great work and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. Plus, you'll contribute to the environment and community too. Here are some of our favourites:

 * 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year). Annual leave rises to 31 days after 5 years of service.

## Description

It's an exciting time to join our Information Security team. As we continue to transform the way we work, we're embedding a Zero Trust approach across our organisation, helping to strengthen our cybersecurity, protect our critical services, and support the essential work we do for millions of customers every day. To help us achieve this, we're looking for a talented Cyber Security Architect to join our growing team. In this role, you'll play a vital part in keeping our people, systems and customers safe by ensuring security is built into every technology decision from the very start. You'll work closely with teams across the business, translating complex security challenges into clear, practical solutions that enable innovation while maintaining the highest standards of security and resilience. Your expertise will help us make confident decisions, manage risk effectively, and stay ahead of an ever-changing threat landscape.


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