I am recruiting for a Lead Security Architect for our very well established client within the Financial Services industry. This position offers a flexible hybrid role, where you will only need to attend site approx. 50% of the time, with flexibility on working hours. Lead Security Architect Permanent Location: London - Hybrid working model Salary: to £90,000 + Good Benefits Champion a modern security posture - threat informed and focused on measurable reduction of attack surface. Security architecture strategy ensure designs meet policy and technical standards. Act as senior architectural voice for high impact initiatives, aligning security capabilities to business outcomes and risk profiles, and shaping option analysis with clear trade-offs. Architecture governance – drive effective design reviews and signoffs; document how solutions interact with the wider enterprise and ensure compliance with our delivery and assurance frameworks. Cross-Technology influence – collaborate across Technology and business domains to translate strategy into target designs, balancing resilience with productivity and simplification. Partner with our Assurance team to land the right controls at the right stages, ensuring risk is actively surfaced and owned. Communicate complex security choices simply - at meetings/workshops, in option papers, and roadmaps that influence senior stakeholders and unblock decisions. Breadth and depth in IT/security architecture, with a track record delivering secure designs and steering multiteam programmes. Stakeholder leadership—comfortable influencing senior leaders and guiding engineers/SMEs; strong documentation and communication skills. Knowledge of well-known Frameworks (e.g., NIST, MITRE ATT
Security Architect - London - Hybrid employer: W Talent
W Talent is an exceptional employer that values its employees by offering a dynamic work culture and opportunities for professional growth within the property sector. With a focus on compliance and high standards, employees are empowered to make impactful decisions while enjoying the flexibility of a field-based role across the vibrant South Mids/North London region. The company fosters collaboration with internal teams and external contractors, ensuring a supportive environment where innovative solutions thrive.
