Security Architect

Exciting things are happening within the Digital Services Team at Derbyshire County Council, and we’re looking for a highly skilled, forward‑thinking Security Architect to join our Strategy & Architecture team.

Following a major organisational and digital strategy review, we are investing in modern tools, innovative platforms, and new ways of working to support a large‑scale Digital Services transformation programme. Our ambition is to deliver modern, reliable and user‑centred digital services for the citizens and communities of Derbyshire — and you could be a key part of that journey.

As a Security Architect (G11), you will operate within a senior technical role, driving the secure design and governance of enterprise‑wide ICT solutions. You will recommend security controls and identify solutions to support business objectives and provide advise and recommendations on important security related technologies and assess risks associated with proposed changes or initiatives.

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for someone with:

• Experience of working within a cyber security function.
• Awareness of cyber security frameworks and best practices such as NIST, CAF and OWASP.
• Experience providing deep technical insight to IT projects and improving cyber security posture.
• Experience of analysing and reviewing security requirements and recommending processes, designs and policy to ensure security best practices are followed.
• Knowledge or experience of security tools such as Microsoft Defender or Microsoft Purview.
• Experience operating within a large ICT Service environment.
• Awareness of technology roadmaps and how they support business strategy.
• Knowledge of datacentre and cloud technologies.
• Strong skills in communication, decision‑making, strategy, technical design, understanding context, and influencing.
• Proven experience of managing, motivating and continually developing staff to deliver strong performance.
• High personal effectiveness and commitment to improvement.
• Relevant degree or ICT qualification or equivalent senior‑level experience. Professional certifications such as CompTIA Security+ or similar are also accepted.

Provisional Interview Date: W/C 16th March and W/C 23rd March 2026

Due to this post having administrative privileges within the Council’s IT systems, and in order to comply with the Public Services Network requirements, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Basic criminal record check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here

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This role currently offers hybrid working options which will be to subject service needs, there'll be an opportunity to discuss working arrangements for this position at interview.

Important: Derbyshire County Council holds a sponsorship licence, but this role does not offer visa sponsorship. Please apply only if you already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship, as applications that do not meet this requirement will be rejected.

We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.