We are currently looking for a security focused Service Architect to join a well established and highly respected business that is enjoying a sustained period of organic growth.

The Service Architect will perform a key influential role in pursuing and winning large multi-year outsourcing deals by defining the overall solution and service strategy to address immediate and long-term needs of clients for whom security is a major concern.

This individual will need to have operated in complex environments and understand all stages of the service lifecycle, from strategy through to operation and service transformation as well as have a clear understanding of security drivers and emerging technology alongside core managed service and outsourcing elements.

The right individual will need to have the following skills:

• Experience delivering throughout the service lifecycle, from design, transition and operation through to service transformation.
• Outsourcing experience with large systems integrators / consulting companies in the domain of Applications Development, Infrastructure Services, Security Services and Business Process Outsourcing
• Demonstrated track record of shaping and architecting managed services and solutions for deals £1m+
• Experience leading service integrator and services deals. Demonstrating experience of integrating multi-vendor and subcontractors within an end-to-end service.
• Expertise in one or more market sectors in which the company operates: Civil Government, Law Enforcement, National Security, Global Financial Markets, Retail Financial Services, Utilities, Telecommunications, Technology and Media.
• Track record of engaging senior management within client organisations and ability to present and shape services
• Understanding of, and implanting best practice methodologies, such as ITIL, TOGAF, MODAF
• Understanding of the implementation of managed security services into complex, multi-vendor IT outsource environments
• Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal) and interpersonal and leadership skills
• Broad business and technology skills coupled with people management and client interface skills
• Ability to design and implement new services to enhance existing service portfolio
• Experience developing solution strategy, governance models, SLA framework

The role can be based in London or Surrey and will attract a superb package given the high profile nature of the position.

N.B. In order to apply you will need to be either a British Citizen or have been resident in the UK for a minimum of Five years as you will go through Security Clearance for this role.