Cyber Strategy & Architecture - Manager

Role & responsibilities

• Translate business objectives into security architecture standards, reference architectures, and strategic roadmaps for clients across a variety of sectors.
• Manage numerous engagements, primarily focused on helping organisations define and mature their cybersecurity strategy and architecture posture.
• Lead security design reviews for new business and technology initiatives and assess control coverage against target-state requirements.
• Mentor team members and align cross-domain stakeholders on target-state architecture and strategic security priorities.
• Conduct security architecture maturity assessments against industry-leading frameworks (such as NIST CSF, SABSA, TOGAF, Zero Trust, etc.) to identify gaps and recommend improvements.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their business priorities and risk landscape, ensuring all engagements are delivered to the highest quality and professional standards.
• Stay informed about emerging security architecture patterns, technology trends, and industry best practices, and incorporate this knowledge into client recommendations.
• Provide Subject Matter Expertise on cybersecurity strategy, architecture principles, and security programme governance to clients across various sectors.
• Experience in delivering cybersecurity strategy and architecture projects, including roadmap development, design reviews, and framework assessments.
• Proven track record of successfully executing complex projects within consulting or professional services environments.
• In-depth understanding of security architecture principles and domains (such as network security, cloud security, identity, data protection, and Zero Trust).
• Strong knowledge of architecture and security frameworks (such as NIST CSF, SABSA, TOGAF, ISO/IEC 27001) is advantageous.
• Experience with security architecture tooling and modelling approaches is beneficial.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor junior team members and lead stakeholder alignment across technical and business functions.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic and diverse team environment.
• Demonstrated capability to manage multiple projects concurrently and adhere to deadlines.