Digital Solutions Architect; Cyber Security

Please note a full application including a covering letter detailing your experience alongside a CV is required for applications to be considered. Please be advised applications made without providing a cover letter will not be accepted.

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.

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.

We are committed to supporting flexible methods of working wherever possible. Campus attendance will vary on a day‑to‑day basis and across the year but must purposefully align to the needs of our students, staff, and stakeholders.

It is expected that there will be a relatively even balance between time spent on and off campus; but in most cases the work location will be determined by the service required or the tasks/activities being undertaken.

Start date for applications: 20th of July 2026.

Closing date for applications: 21st of August 2026.

Interviews are to be held: w/c 31st of August 2026.

If you require further information regarding the post please feel free to contact ma (strictly no agencies, thank you) quoting reference number REQ
06253
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Please note, Canterbury Christ Church University reserve the right to bring the closing date of this position forward where a high volume of applications is received.

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