We’re looking for an experienced Cybersecurity Architect to join our Business Enablement team and become a key cybersecurity SME for Thatcham Research.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll do much more than advise on security. You’ll design, implement and operate the controls that protect our digital infrastructure, lead the technical response to cyber incidents and drive improvements to our security posture, working across more than 1,000 physical and virtual assets and systems supporting 300+ colleagues, our Member companies and customers around the world.

What you'll be doing

Working closely with our IT, architecture, development, data and product teams, you’ll embed security into projects and systems from the outset, balancing strong protection with practical delivery.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Designing, implementing and operating security solutions across our technology environment.
• Leading vulnerability management, from scanning and assessment through to prioritising and driving remediation with technology and system owners.
• Conducting internal penetration testing and security assessments, as well as coordinating external assessments.
• Acting as our cybersecurity SME across architecture, infrastructure, cloud, secure development and technology change, providing practical guidance and hands-on support.
• Leading technical cyber incident response and post-incident analysis.
• Monitoring emerging threats and vulnerabilities.
• Helping maintain our compliance with Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO/IEC 27001, alongside alignment with NIST and wider industry best practice.
• Working alongside teams across IT, Product and Data to build security into new solutions, rather than adding it afterwards.
• Maintaining clear, effective security policies, procedures and technical documentation.

Skills & experience that will set you up for success in this role:

You’ll bring deep technical cybersecurity expertise combined with the confidence to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Ideally, you’ll have:

• Previous experience leading cybersecurity activities
• Broad knowledge across areas including security architecture, IAM, network security, security operations, risk management, security testing and software development security
• Excellent knowledge of ISO/IEC 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus and recognised security frameworks
• Experience with vulnerability management tools and methodologies
• A degree in IT, Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
• A recognised security certification such as CCSP, CompTIA Security+ or equivalent.

Experience of security testing and assessment, supporting audits or external assessments, and relevant technical or security certifications would be advantageous.

Why this role?

This is an opportunity to have genuine influence over how cybersecurity is designed and delivered at Thatcham Research. You’ll work across a varied technology landscape, collaborating with internal specialists and external partners including Microsoft and other leading security technology providers. Most importantly, you’ll have the scope to get hands-on, solve problems and turn security strategy into practical solutions.

If you’re someone who enjoys combining security architecture with hands-on technical delivery and wants the freedom to make a visible difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Did you know...

Research tells us that men are more likely to apply to jobs if they meet only 60% of the criteria, whereas women often hesitate or don't apply unless they meet all of the criteria. This difference in application behaviour can contribute to the gender gap in career advancement and opportunities.

We know the perfect candidate doesn't exist! If you think you have what it takes but don't tick every box, we'd still encourage you to apply - it could be a perfect fit!

Perks & Benefits

Salary - Circa £80,000 negotiable dependent on skills & experience.

• 10% non-contributory pension
• 29 days holiday (inclusive of Christmas shutdown) + public holidays
• Group Life Assurance (equal to 4 x basic salary)
• Group Income Protection (after 6 months’ service)
• Salary Sacrifice schemes (cycle to work, home & tech scheme)
• Enhanced and competitive parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender or family structure
• Moneyhealth’s Financial Coaching & Wellbeing Platform
• Health Cash Plan (cash back on eligible medical treatments)
• Benenden Health Care (opt-in benefit)
• Reward & Recognition Programme
• Discounted gym membership
• Sports & Social club
• Payroll charitable giving
• Subsidised on-site restaurant
• Free on-site parking