Associate Director, Platform Security Architecture

This leadership role is responsible for shaping and driving the Platform and Security Architecture strategy across all platforms that have commercial or revenue impact, including those that are client-facing or used in the delivery of billable services.

The Associate Director will lead the adoption of architectural standards across professional and managed services platforms, driving improvements in platform resilience, security, scalability, innovation, customer confidence, presales success, and operational efficiency.

Acting as a recognised subject matter expert in cyber platform engineering, cloud security, and advanced detection technologies, the role will provide strategic technology leadership, influence platform evolution, and guide key business decisions across engineering, operations, product, and commercial functions.

A key part of the role is collaborating with senior stakeholders to:

• Define and govern architectural standards across professional and managed services platforms.
• Drive platform innovation and the adoption of emerging technologies, including AI and machine learning.
• Improve platform resilience, scalability, and security.
• Shape long-term technology strategy aligned to business objectives.
• Increase operational efficiency and customer value through platform transformation.
• Support strategic client engagements and presales opportunities with senior-level technical assurance.