Digital Solutions Architect (Cyber Security)

As our Digital Solutions Architect (Cyber Security), you will be responsible for defining and evolving the University's security architecture across identity, networks, platforms, applications, integrations and data. Working closely with Digital Solutions Architects, Digital Products, Service Design, Digital Security and business stakeholders, you will ensure that security is embedded into the design and delivery of services from the outset.

This role would suit an experienced Security Architect, Solutions Architect, Technical Architect or senior security professional looking to influence strategic technology decisions within a large and complex organisation. To be successful in this role you will be an experienced architecture professional with a strong understanding of cyber security principles, security governance and enterprise technology. You will be comfortable working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders and capable of translating security requirements into practical, proportionate solutions that support organisational objectives. You will be educated to degree level (or equivalent experience) in an IT-related discipline and will have experience designing and implementing security architectures across cloud, on-premise and hybrid environments. Experience of identity and access management, security risk assessment, threat modelling and security governance is essential. Desirable requirements include experience within Higher Education or another regulated environment, familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks, and relevant professional certifications such as CISSP, SABSA, TOGAF, Microsoft Security certifications or equivalent. Digital Services has recently undergone a significant transformation to create dedicated Digital Services, Digital Products, Digital Security and Digital Solutions functions. We are investing in modern digital platforms, identity services, enterprise architecture, data capabilities, automation and service management to support the University's Vision 2030 ambitions. You will join a collaborative architecture team working across major initiatives including identity modernisation, enterprise service management, data platform development, AI adoption, security improvement programmes and large-scale institutional transformation projects.

Help shape the future of cyber security architecture at Canterbury Christ Church University. This is an exciting opportunity to join a newly transformed Digital function and play a leading role in designing secure, resilient and future-ready digital services across the University., Canterbury Christ Church University truly welcomes fresh perspectives and new voices. We want you to bring the real you to work, so we are committed to building a genuinely inclusive working environment where everyone is welcomed and where everyone can have a true sense of belonging. Our spirit of community will help us to eliminate discrimination and will enable us all to thrive in a culture that is underpinned by fairness and justice. We therefore seek people to join us who will proactively support and shape this aim and contribute in their own unique way. If this is you, then we are waiting to hear from you. #yourCCCU Our University is deeply committed to shaping sustainable futures as a key part of its mission and values. If you share this passion, we encourage you to join us in making CCCU a more socially and environmentally conscious, sustainable place to study and work Employment Visa Clarification: According to the UK Government Points Based System, this position may fulfil the requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route application. Please ensure you include contact details of two employment referees in your application, one of which must be your current/ most recent line manager. Please note applications must be made online via the University website; details sent directly via email cannot be considered.