Security Architect

About the Role

The Role

As a Security Architect, you will be responsible for designing and implementing security architectures that protect critical systems, applications, networks, and data across complex enterprise environments.

Working closely with infrastructure, engineering, operations, and leadership teams, you will ensure security is embedded throughout the organisation's technology landscape while aligning with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.

This role offers the opportunity to influence security strategy, lead architectural decisions, and work with cutting-edge technologies across a diverse range of client environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement security architectures, policies, standards, and procedures aligned with organisational objectives and industry regulations.
• Design and deploy security solutions addressing identified risks and vulnerabilities across infrastructure, applications, and networks.
• Implement security controls including authentication, access management, encryption, and network security solutions.
• Collaborate with IT and engineering teams to ensure security is embedded across all systems and platforms.
• Conduct security assessments, audits, vulnerability reviews, and risk analysis activities.
• Identify security weaknesses and provide recommendations for remediation and continuous improvement.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on security best practices to internal teams and stakeholders.
• Stay current with emerging threats, technologies, and industry trends to strengthen the organisation's security posture.
• Participate in incident response planning, investigations, and remediation activities.
• Manage relationships with vendors and third-party partners to ensure external systems and services meet security requirements.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Security Architect, Security Consultant, or Senior Security Engineer within complex enterprise environments.
• Strong understanding of security architecture principles and enterprise security frameworks.
• Experience designing and implementing end-to-end security solutions across cloud, infrastructure, and application environments.
• Deep knowledge of security technologies including IAM, SIEM, EDR, firewalls, encryption, endpoint security, and network security controls.
• Experience with security monitoring, threat detection, and incident response processes.
• Strong understanding of risk management, governance, compliance, and security best practices.
• Experience conducting security assessments, audits, and vulnerability management activities.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong stakeholder management and consultancy skills.

Desirable Skills

• Experience working within consultancy or professional services environments.
• Knowledge of cloud security architectures across AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Familiarity with Zero Trust principles and modern security frameworks.
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, SABSA, TOGAF, CCSP, or equivalent.
• Experience supporting organisations within regulated industries.
• Knowledge of security automation, DevSecOps, and secure software development practices.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join a leading global consultancy.
• Exposure to large-scale enterprise security transformation projects.
• Hybrid working model based in London.
• Access to cutting-edge security technologies and methodologies.
• Ongoing professional development and certification support.
• Clear career progression opportunities within a growing cybersecurity practice.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

If you're passionate about security architecture, enjoy solving complex security challenges, and want to help organisations strengthen their cyber resilience, we'd love to hear from you.