Head of Security Architecture

hackajob is collaborating with Kingfisher to connect them with exceptional tech professionals for this role. At Kingfisher, we’re creating Better Homes, Better Lives, For everyone. As Head of Security Architecture, you’ll lead the strategy and practices that ensure our technology is secure by design and supports a safe, trusted digital experience for our customers and colleagues. You’ll guide how security principles are embedded into solutions across the business, helping us protect what matters and enabling teams to deliver with confidence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a clear security architecture strategy that supports Kingfisher’s goals and provides Security Architecture as a service.
• Lead monitoring of the technical environment and champion best‑practice security to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of data and systems.
• Influence Technology leaders to ensure security is embedded in their initiatives, with early engagement and constructive challenge.
• Guide and support project and change teams so solutions maintain and enhance Kingfisher’s security posture.
• Embed security reviews into processes for in‑house and third‑party solutions, including long‑term and strategic programmes.
• Establish and maintain threat‑modelling practices and frameworks that support the design and implementation of effective security controls.
• Provide leadership to the Security Architecture team, fostering a proactive, collaborative and service‑focused culture.
• Strong experience delivering and maintaining enterprise security solutions across areas such as endpoint, cloud, network security, DevOps, monitoring and remediation.
• Deep understanding of IT security principles, standards and frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, PCI DSS, cloud security standards).
• Proven ability to translate complex security concepts for both technical and non‑technical colleagues.
• Experience shaping security governance, tracking risks, and embedding effective service provision within a team.
• Ability to build trusted relationships at all levels and collaborate across teams to drive continuous improvement.

Values

• Be Customer Focused: I listen to my customers; I use available data to help make decisions.
• Be Human: I do the right thing; I am respectful.
• Be Curious: I build and share new ideas; I try new things and share my learnings.
• Be Agile: I have courage to be creative; done is better than perfect, I aim for 80/20.
• Be Inclusive: I embrace allyship; I have self-awareness and a desire to learn.
• Be Accountable: I own my actions; I understand the Kingfisher plan and how it relates to my role.

At Kingfisher, we value the perspectives that any new team members bring, and we want to hear from you. We encourage you to apply for one of our roles even if you do not feel you meet 100% of the requirements. In return, we offer an inclusive environment, where what you can achieve is limited only by your imagination! We encourage new ideas, actively support experimentation, and strive to build an environment where everyone can be their best self. We also offer a competitive benefits package and plenty of opportunities to stretch and grow your career. Interested? Great, apply now and help us to Power the Possible.