Enterprise Security Architect

Overview

The Associates Global is seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect with a Security focus to join a large, well-established organisation undergoing major digital transformation. This is a brand-new, business-critical role, offering the chance to set the strategic direction for cybersecurity architecture s Hybrid role (2 days in) in London requires an excellent communicator with natural gravitas, engaging with stakeholders across the organisation (including SLT) and external providers.

You will work closely with a forward-thinking Enterprise Architecture (EA) team and collaborate with senior stakeholders across the CIO function. You will help embed secure-by-design principles into every stage of delivery in large-scale environments.

Please note: The hiring team prefers 2-3 page CVs tailored to the job description, highlighting relevant experiences. Extensive CVs will not be considered.

As the Enterprise Security Architect, you’ll own the definition and implementation of enterprise-wide security architecture. You’ll design strategies and frameworks that secure critical systems and services, spanning both on-premise and cloud environments. You’ll also take a hands-on leadership role in mentoring solution and technical architects, ensuring security is a foundational part of the enterprise’s long-term technology roadmap.

• Define and lead the development of the organisation’s cybersecurity architecture strategy and roadmaps
• Translate business and technology strategies into security-focused architecture patterns
• Design and maintain conceptual and logical security architectures across multiple technology domains
• Support secure delivery of cloud and on-premise systems (Oracle, Microsoft, Salesforce, Mule Soft)
• Guide solution and technical architects on security principles, best practices, and assurance
• Contribute to architecture governance, standards, and documentation
• Partner with product, digital, data, finance, and HR teams to ensure secure system design
• Champion the adoption of emerging security technologies and practices

• Proven experience as an Enterprise or Security Architect in complex environments
• Strong understanding of enterprise security frameworks, governance, and risk management
• Experience delivering secure architectures in cloud, hybrid, and legacy systems
• Hands-on knowledge of modelling tools and frameworks (UML, Archi Mate, Bizz design ideal)
• Broad technical knowledge across infrastructure, data, CRM, HR, and finance systems
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across business and IT teams
• Ability to work in highly regulated or high-compliance environments
• Experience with large enterprise transformation programmes
• Exposure to architectural assurance and governance processes
• Familiarity with integrated systems and database technologies (SQL Server, Oracle, etc.)

If you are an Enterprise Architect who wants to make a real difference to an organisation’s security capability and contribute to major transformation, this role is worth considering.

London, England, United Kingdom