Security Architect

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.

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

UAL is a world-class University shaping the creative industries worldwide, with staff having access to a range of benefits, training and personal development to recognise and reward the contributions they make, as well as to encourage excellence, creativity and diversity, including:

• Competitive salary of £59,649 - £80,445 +6% market supplement, Dependent on experience
• 34 days annual leave plus public holidays
• Generous, defined benefit pension scheme
• Family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of paid maternity or paternity leave

For more information on UAL, and Digital & Technology, please visit the dedicated microsite

HAYS Technology have been retained by University of the Arts London to manage the search and recruitment of this role. For all enquiries, please contact Breanna Mahan at Hays Technology