Cyber security architect

Description

• Design and review the technical environment, solution designs and solution implementations in accordance with current and emerging security best practice. ​
• Contributes to the development and review of architectures, security policies and procedures to align with cyber security standards and best practices.
• Advises on upgrades to security systems in line with organisational policy and architecture.​
• Performs risk analysis and security assessments.​
• Monitors technology and threat landscape to identify appropriate solutions that balance business requirements, risk and budget.

Key SFIA skills

• Consultancy CNSL
• Enterprise and business architecture STPL
• Governance GOVN
• Information security SCTY
• Solution architecture ARCH
• Specialist advice TECH

Example job titles

• Cyber Security Architect
• Director Security Architecture​
• Information Security Specialist
• Principal Cyber Security Architect​

For more information, see OSCA Occupation 271134: Cyber security architect.

Also see related Cyber security architect career pathway.