Cyber Security Architect (Salesforce)

DGH Recruitment are currently recruiting on behalf of a leading client in the Utilities industry who require a Cyber Security Architect to join the firm in London on an initial 6 month contract basis. You will be responsible for ensuring the firms systems are secure, resilient, and aligned with national standards and best practice.

Please note this role falls Inside IR35, will require active SC clearance and will require 1 day in the London office per week.

Key Responsibilities:

* Define and lead the organisation''s security architecture vision, principles, and long-term strategy.
* Design and review secure system architectures across complex projects.
* Identify security weaknesses and recommend proportionate mitigations.
* Advise on the security implications of emerging technologies (e.g., cloud, microservices, identity solutions).
* Maintain the security, privacy, and resilience risk register.
* Lead security architecture assurance aligned with CAF and NCSC guidance.
* Oversee penetration testing, vulnerability management, and remediation activities.
* Ensure value for money from cyber security tools and third-party services.
* Manage third-party contracts to ensure security requirements are embedded.
* Act as the main point of contact for security briefings across the organisation.

Required Experience:

* Chartered status via UK Cyber Security Council, CISSP, or equivalent.
* Deep technical expertise in IT infrastructure and/or software development including Saleforce.
* Extensive experience designing and reviewing secure architectures for complex systems.
* Strong experience in risk assessment, risk management, and intelligence-informed decision-making.
* Proven ability to influence senior leaders and communicate complex security risks clearly.
* Experience developing and implementing pragmatic security, privacy, and resilience approaches.
* Experience managing strategic plans, tracking risk reduction, and adjusting delivery based on emerging risks.
* Experience managing and negotiating third-party contracts with embedded security requirements.

Please note this role falls Inside IR35, will require active SC clearance and will require 1 day in the London office per week.

Cyber Security Architect (Salesforce)

In accordance with the Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003, this position is advertised based upon DGH Recruitment Limited having first sought approval of its client to find candidates for this position.

DGH Recruitment Limited acts as both an Employment Agency and Employment Business