Role: Lead Security Architect
Location: Leeds (Hybrid)
Salary: up to £82,000
Package Includes: Bonus, Generous Pension, Private Medical
Start Date: ASAP
An influential UK Financial Services organisation is growing its Cyber Security Architecture capability and is seeking a Lead Security Architect to join a highly respected security function.
This role is ideal for an experienced security professional who combines deep technical expertise with the ability to influence senior stakeholders. You'll act as the security authority across a range of strategic technology initiatives, helping shape secure solutions across cloud, infrastructure, network and SaaS environments.
This is not a governance-only or enterprise architecture role. The successful candidate will be comfortable operating in the technical detail, challenging designs, engaging with subject matter experts, and understanding exactly how systems, networks, protocols and technologies can be exploited and secured.
The Opportunity
Working within a specialist Cyber Security Architecture team, you will provide security leadership across complex projects and programmes, some spanning multiple years and involving significant organisational change.
You'll partner closely with architects, engineers, delivery teams and business stakeholders to ensure security is Embedded throughout the solution life cycle, balancing business objectives with effective risk management.
The environment is predominantly Microsoft-focused and increasingly cloud-based, although the organisation is technology-agnostic when it comes to the skills and experience of successful candidates.
Key Responsibilities
Define and evolve security architecture principles, standards, patterns and roadmaps.
Champion a modern, threat-informed security posture focused on reducing organisational risk.
Act as the lead security SME on major technology programmes and projects.
Review solution designs, identify vulnerabilities and recommend pragmatic mitigation strategies.
Embed secure-by-design principles throughout discovery, design, build and delivery.
Lead security design reviews, governance activities and architectural assurance processes.
Work closely with Ente...
Security Architect in Leeds employer: Harvey Nash Plc
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