Cyber Security Architect

Anson McCade Pty; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Package

Job summary

Anson McCade Pty in London is seeking a Senior Technical Security Consultant/Architect to lead security architecture across enterprise programs. You will guide design decisions, assess cloud and infra security, and drive secure-by-design outcomes with delivery teams.

The role requires 6+ years in security architecture/engineering, strong cloud expertise, and the ability to mentor colleagues. Flexible hybrid working and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• 6+ years' commercial experience in security architecture, security engineering or application security.
• Experience applying secure-by-design principles within enterprise environments.
• Strong knowledge of cloud and infrastructure security technologies.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and provide pragmatic security advice.
• Red Teaming or adversary simulation exposure.
• Experience reviewing security designs, risk assessments and security testing reports.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, SABSA, TOGAF, OSCP, CREST, Azure Security or AWS Security.

Responsibilities

• Acting as a senior technical security authority across multiple projects and workstreams.
• Leading security architecture reviews and providing secure design guidance.
• Assessing cloud, network, infrastructure and application security controls.
• Conducting threat modelling, risk assessments and security reviews.
• Advising on vulnerability management and remediation strategies.
• Supporting penetration testing activities and reviewing security testing outputs.
• Collaborating with architects, engineers and delivery teams to implement secure-by-design principles.
• Providing technical leadership and mentoring junior security professionals.
• Communicating complex security risks and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Security Architecture

Security Engineering

Application Security

Threat Modelling

Risk Assessments

Security Testing

Penetration Testing

Cloud Security

Infrastructure Security

Stakeholder Influence

Mentoring

Communication

Tools

AWS

Azure

Vulnerability Scanning Tools

Job description

Senior Technical Security Consultant/Architect

Location: London (Flex-hybrid working)

Salary: Up to £108,000 + Benefits Package

Eligibility: Must be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC)

We're seeking an experienced Senior Technical Security Architect to join a high-performing cybersecurity team delivering security architecture, engineering and assurance services across complex enterprise environments.

This is an opportunity to play a lead role in helping organisations design, build and maintain secure technology solutions while providing expert guidance on modern cyber security threats, risks and controls. You'll work closely with technical teams, senior stakeholders and delivery functions to ensure security is embedded throughout the entire lifecycle of critical programmes and services.

What You'll Be Doing

• Acting as a senior technical security authority across multiple projects and workstreams
• Leading security architecture reviews and providing secure design guidance
• Assessing cloud, network, infrastructure and application security controls
• Conducting threat modelling, risk assessments and security reviews
• Advising on vulnerability management and remediation strategies
• Supporting penetration testing activities and reviewing security testing outputs
• Collaborating with architects, engineers and delivery teams to implement secure-by-design principles
• Providing technical leadership and mentoring junior security professionals
• Communicating complex security risks and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

What We're Looking For

• 6+ years' commercial experience in one or more of:
• Security Architecture
• Security Engineering
• Application Security
• Excellent understanding of modern cyber threats, attack techniques and security risks
• Experience applying secure-by-design principles within enterprise environments
• Strong knowledge of cloud and infrastructure security technologies
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and provide pragmatic security advice
• Experience reviewing security designs, risk assessments and security testing reports
• Red Teaming or adversary simulation exposure
• Experience within large-scale enterprise environments
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, SABSA, TOGAF, OSCP, CREST, Azure Security or AWS Security certifications

If you're an experienced security professional looking for your next challenge in a highly collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you.