Security Architect
Vacancy ID: 11624
College/Service: Digital and Technology
Department/Team: Technology Services
Location: CCI - High Holborn, London UK
Grade: Grade 7
Salary: £59,649 - £80,445 +6% market supplement
Contract: Permanent
Term: Full time - 35 hours per week
Job family: Professional & Administrative
Advertised: External and internal
Apply by: 25 March 2025 23:55
Interviews: TBC
Job description
The opportunity: University of the Arts London (UAL) is a world-leading creative University for teaching and research in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts. UAL is made up of six renowned colleges and hosts several centres and institutes that further the University's mission and social purpose, through the students and ideas we send out into the world and the partnerships we build to achieve social, environmental, and economic progress.
Digital & Technology at UAL is on an exciting journey, transitioning from a 'classic' IT approach to a user-centred product approach to technology. We are investing in our people, and the processes enabled by digital, to evolve and transform the student and staff experience at UAL.
The Security Architect will lead the development and implementation of UAL's security architecture and strategy, embedding robust security design across the organization. Reporting to the Director of Architecture and Data, this role combines strategic projects, business-as-usual (BAU) support for the Cybersecurity team, and architectural guidance to ensure secure, scalable, and compliant technology solutions. The Security Architect will work closely with the Head of Cyber Security and other stakeholders to align security practices with enterprise goals.
About you
Experience:
* Knowledge and experience with security frameworks such as CISSP, CRISC, ISO27001, Cyber Essentials, and NCSC Cyber Security Principles.
* Significant experience in public cloud platforms, including Azure and AWS (GCP desirable).
* Proven ability to develop security architectures for virtualized, on-premises, cloud, or hybrid environments.
* Demonstrable experience in setting and implementing security architecture strategies and building large-scale, complex enterprise architecture solutions addressing security, availability, and recovery.
* Expertise or experience in Zero trust network architecture.
Application process
This vacancy is being managed by an external agency. Please visit the link for further information and instructions on how to apply.
What we offer
To recognise the hard work of our staff and their contributions, we provide a wide range of benefits - please check our careers site/Canvas for further information as conditions and exclusions apply:
* 34 days of annual leave and 2 days off to volunteer plus bank holidays
* Flexible and Dynamic working options available from the first day
* Discounted Medical Insurance including Digital GP service, therapies, in-patient and day-case treatment
* Free counselling and advice via our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Sector-leading Equal Parental Leave policy (6 months full pay for both parents)
* Defined-benefit LGPS pension scheme
* In-house training and development including apprenticeships and free places on creative courses
* Interest free loans on travel and tech, discounts on gym memberships, nursery fees, eye care and much more
* Various opportunities to attend student shows and exhibitions
We are UAL
University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet.
Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.
As a University, we are ranked second in the world for Art and Design. We are formed of 6 Colleges with unique histories and identities: Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Arts. UAL also has 4 Institutes, 5 Research Centres, 1 Pre-Degree School and 2 subsidiary companies delivering specialist activities.
Please read through our page before applying.
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