[Internal] Information Security Architect - SRSCouncil

Key details

• Hours: 37 hours per week, Full Time
• Package: Permanent

INTERNAL JOB. This vacancy is only available to Torfaen County Borough Council (TCBC) employees and agency workers currently engaged with TCBC.

Help shape secure, resilient public services.

We are looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Information Security Architect to play a leading role in protecting the systems, services and information relied upon by the Shared Resource Service and its partner organisations. This is an opportunity to work across a varied and complex technology environment, influence strategic decisions and help strengthen cyber resilience across essential public services. You will join a collaborative team where your expertise will be valued, your ideas can make a visible difference and you will be supported to continue developing professionally.

What we are looking for:

We are seeking someone with strong information security knowledge, sound judgement and the confidence to translate technical risk into clear, practical advice. You will be collaborative, customer-focused and comfortable working with senior leaders, technical teams, suppliers and partner organisations. You should bring experience of security architecture, risk management, policy and assurance, together with the integrity, communication skills and adaptability needed to operate effectively in a fast-changing environment.

What you will do:

You will provide trusted specialist advice, shape secure designs and policies, assess risks and proposed changes, support security incidents and help maintain effective governance and compliance arrangements. You will work closely with colleagues across cyber resilience, business continuity and technology services; lead and support security improvement initiatives; develop awareness and guidance; and provide assurance that services are secure, resilient and aligned with organisational priorities. You will also support and develop team members and, when required, contribute to out-of-hours arrangements that protect critical services.

For an informal discussion regarding this vacancy please contact Rachel Titcombe, [email protected]

You must demonstrate how you meet the Essential criteria listed in the attached Person Specification in order to secure an interview: How to apply Guidance for applicants Torfaen County Borough Council.

Torfaen County Borough Council strives to be a fair, supportive and effective employer. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The Council expects all employees, paid or unpaid, to share this commitment. We value the range of experiences that a diverse workforce brings and therefore we welcome applications from people ofall backgrounds and under-represented groups.

Welsh Language Skills are desirable for this post but not essential. You are welcome to submit your application in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally.

We are a registered Disability Confident Leader and are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. Our Guaranteed Interview scheme guarantees that people with disabilities will be invited to interview, so long as they meet the essential requirements for the role. If you have a health condition, are neurodivergent, or use British sign language, and need to discuss reasonable adjustments, please contact the recruiting manager. We can only work with you to arrange adjustments if we are made aware of your requirements prior to your application submission, test or interview.

Please ensure that you only apply for this position via Torfaen Council’s vacancies website. CVs and applications submitted to any other websites are not received by us.

Position type: Full Time