Cyber Security Architecture Lead - Glasgow | Permanent (Hybrid - 2 days a week in the office)
Change Digital are working with a leading international organisation to recruit a Cyber Security Architecture Lead to drive security architecture and engineering, strengthen cloud security and embed a Security by Design approach across the business.
This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced security professional to shape security architecture, lead technical transformation initiatives and develop a high-performing security architecture and engineering function.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the definition, development and implementation of enterprise security architecture and engineering standards.
- Embed Security by Design across new programmes, projects and major technology changes.
- Provide security architecture expertise across cloud, network, application and endpoint security.
- Lead the development and implementation of a robust Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC).
- Contribute to Architecture Review Boards and Technical Design Authority forums, ensuring security controls are embedded into solution designs.
- Drive cloud security architecture, leveraging native cloud capabilities to strengthen controls and simplify the security technology stack.
- Enhance endpoint protection, monitoring, system hardening and data loss prevention capabilities.
- Identify emerging threats and technical risks, defining pragmatic remediation strategies.
- Lead security governance for AI technologies, working with stakeholders to identify risks and implement appropriate controls.
- Contribute to global security strategy and investment planning, while building and developing the security architecture and engineering team.
Experience & Skills:
- 5+ years' experience in technical security architecture and engineering within a global security function.
- 2+ years' experience leading a global security architecture and engineering team or function.
- Expert knowledge of security principles, architecture and technologies.
- Strong experience designing and implementing cloud security solutions, including cloud networking and operations.
- Experience with security automation and orchestration.
- Knowledge of security frameworks and standards, including ISO 27001/27002, NIST and OWASP Top 10.
- Strong understanding of emerging cyber threats and industry trends.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills.
- Demonstrable knowledge of the Microsoft E5/E7 security stack and associated technologies.
Why Apply:
- Take ownership of security architecture and engineering strategy within a global organisation.
- Lead impactful security transformation and cloud security initiatives.
- Shape the organisation's approach to AI security and emerging technologies.
- Build and develop a security architecture and engineering team.
- Work collaboratively with senior stakeholders across cyber security, technology and the wider business.
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Cyber Security Architecture Lead in Glasgow employer: Change Digital – Digital & Tech Recruitment
Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and collaboration, offering a hybrid work model that promotes work-life balance. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have access to continuous learning opportunities and the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies in a supportive environment. Located in vibrant cities like Edinburgh, London, Manchester, Birmingham, or Leeds, this role not only provides a competitive salary but also the unique advantage of being part of a dynamic team that drives impactful data solutions.
Contact Details:
Change Digital – Digital & Tech Recruitment Recruitment Team
