Cyber Security Architecture Manager - Rate

Cyber Security Architecture Manager - Contract Day Rate

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Contract and Work Location

• 3‑month contract (Inside IR35) – possible extension
• 1–2 days on‑site per week – East Midlands
• Experience in Critical National Infrastructure (Utilities) is essential

Role Overview

Lead secure‑by‑design practices across both IT and OT environments within our highly regulated customer. The role is critical in strengthening cyber resilience, driving technology roadmaps, and ensuring compliance with cyber, privacy and regulatory obligations. You will shape, govern and assure security architecture across the organisation, maintaining the cyber security technology roadmap, reviewing solution designs, identifying risks and ensuring alignment to corporate standards, policies and regulatory frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Security Architecture & Roadmaps
• Solution Assurance
• Strategy, Governance & Vendor Engagement
• Leadership

Qualifications

• Proven experience within Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) – ideally Utilities
• Strong background in both IT and OT cyber security
• Degree‑level qualification or equivalent
• Relevant cyber certifications (e.g., CISM, CISSP, Security+)
• Deep knowledge of cloud security and modern IT architecture
• Understanding of NIS, GDPR, Privacy by Design and Secure by Design
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders and driving security improvements
• Detail‑focused, strategic, calm under pressure, and adept at translating technical risk into business impact

Desirable

• Experience with TOGAF, Zachman or similar architecture frameworks
• Background as an IT or OT Architect
• Critical National Infrastructure (Utilities) experience or understanding of OT operational challenges

Additional Information

At Telefónica Tech, we believe inclusion is the bridge that empowers everyone to be their authentic selves. We celebrate and respect our differences because diversity drives innovation and makes us stronger. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and identities regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

We are committed to equity, accessible hiring practices, and creating an inclusive culture through many means including Toget Her, Employee Resource Groups and Diversity and Inclusion. We don’t believe hiring is a tick box exercise, so if you feel you don’t match the job description 100% but would still be a great fit, please get in touch.