At a Glance
- Tasks: Shape the future of security architecture and influence cloud strategy.
- Company: Leading provider of warranty and insurance with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and the chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Work closely with the CISO and build a growing security capability.
- Why this job: Join a newly established Cyber Security function and drive digital transformation.
- Qualifications: Experience in enterprise security architecture and cloud security (Azure/AWS).
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
Are you a Security Architect looking for the opportunity to shape a security function rather than simply maintain one? We're partnering with a leading provider of warranty and insurance to recruit a Principal Security Architect, joining at an exciting time as the organisation embarks on a major business and technology transformation. Working directly with the CISO, you'll help define the future security architecture, influence cloud strategy, and embed secure-by-design principles across the organisation.
The Role
- Define and evolve enterprise security architecture
- Develop security standards, patterns and roadmaps
- Embed Secure by Design and DevSecOps across technology delivery
- Partner with Architecture, Engineering and Infrastructure teams
- Provide architectural assurance across cloud and enterprise platforms
- Help build and mature the Security Engineering capability as the team grows
What We're Looking For
You'll bring experience in:
- Enterprise Security Architecture
- Cloud Security (Azure and/or AWS)
- Security Engineering
- Secure by Design & DevSecOps
- Security Governance & Risk
- Stakeholder management across technical and business teams
- Security frameworks such as ISO27001 or NIST
Why Join?
This is a rare opportunity to join a newly established Cyber Security function where you'll work alongside the CISO to shape strategy, influence enterprise architecture and play a key role in a large-scale digital transformation. You'll have genuine ownership, the opportunity to build a growing capability, and the chance to make a lasting impact across the organisation.
Principal Security Architect employer: Sanderson
At Sanderson, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation in the heart of Belfast. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through tailored development programmes and opportunities for advancement, ensuring that our team members thrive in their careers while enjoying competitive rewards and a strong focus on health and safety compliance. Join us to take ownership of impactful projects and be part of a supportive environment that values your contributions.
