Security Lead / Security Architect
Security Lead / Security Architect
Employee type
Permanent
Salary
£84000 - £94000/annum
Category
IT
Job Description
Position: Security Lead / Security Architect Type: Permanent Location: London 2 days p/week; 3 days remote Salary: £84K - £94K DOE Looking for your next step in security leadership? This is a great opportunity for an experienced security professional to take ownership of an organisation's technology security strategy - driving best practice, influencing culture, and embedding security at the heart of delivery. The Role As the Security Lead / Security Architect, you'll be the go-to person for all things security across global engineering teams. You'll shape strategy, improve governance, and guide technical teams to build secure, resilient systems. This role blends hands-on technical insight with strategic influence - perfect for someone who enjoys both detail and direction. What You'll Be Doing Lead the organisation's security posture across technology and engineering. Set and deliver security strategy and best practice frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, AWS Well-Architected). Oversee incident response, risk assessments, and vulnerability management. Drive a positive security culture across technical and non-technical teams. Partner with senior stakeholders to ensure security priorities align with business goals. What We're Looking For Proven experience in senior-level security positions, combining both hands-on and strategic exposure. Strong stakeholder management skills - comfortable influencing at all levels. Experience leading or mentoring teams in secure design and engineering practices. Knowledge of modern cloud environments and security frameworks. A pragmatic, collaborative approach - you know how to balance business needs with strong security. Why Apply? You'll have real autonomy to shape security direction, work with modern tech, and influence global teams - all while helping build a mature, forward-thinking security culture