Cyber Security Architect

Iceland Food Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food retailer based in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Architect to lead their Security Engineering function. The role involves designing secure solutions that influence strategic decisions, collaborating with IT and business stakeholders, and embedding security practices across the organization. Ideal candidates will have significant experience with security architectures and cloud security, along with excellent communication skills and relevant certifications. A competitive benefits package is provided.

Benefits

15% discount in Iceland stores

30% discount at Club Individual Restaurants

33 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Free onsite parking

Onsite electric car charging ports

Subsidised staff restaurant and Costa Coffee

Christmas vouchers

Refer a Friend Scheme

Christmas Savings scheme

Discounted dry cleaning

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Proven experience in designing and implementing security architectures for enterprise environments.
• Strong knowledge of identity and access management principles and technologies.
• Expertise in cloud security, preferably using Microsoft Azure.
• Ability to perform threat modelling and provide secure design guidance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Security Engineering function covering various security domains.
• Shape the company's security architecture and embed security in all changes.
• Drive security architecture reviews for major projects.

Skills

Designing security architectures for enterprise environments

Identity and access management principles

Microsoft environment experience

Cloud security (Microsoft Azure, AWS)

Threat modelling

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement

Mentoring technical security professionals

Education

Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, or SABSA

Tools

Akamai

Job description

As one of the Best Big Companies to Work For, we have a rich history of loving our customers and looking after our teams.

We understand that success is achieved through our people, and we are searching for an experienced and visionary Cyber Security Architect to join our Cyber Security team.

The successful candidate will report to the Head of Cyber Security and will lead the Security Engineering function, which covers Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Threat Modelling, and Application Security.

This is a senior role that will shape Icelands security architecture and ensure that security is embedded in all changes and projects across the organisation. The Cyber Security Architect will work closely with IT and business stakeholders to design secure solutions, influence strategic decisions, and foster a culture of security by design.

This role is based in our Deeside head office, with a minimum of 2 days per week spent working from here.

Specific skills and capabilities we are looking for

Essential

• Proven experience in designing and implementing security architectures for enterprise environments.
• Strong knowledge of identity and access management principles and technologies.
• Experience of working within a predominantly Microsoft environment.
• Expertise in cloud security (Microsoft Azure; AWS experience desirable).
• Ability to perform threat modelling and provide secure design guidance for projects and applications.

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

• Ability to influence and embed security practices across diverse teams and projects.
• Experience in managing and mentoring technical security professionals.

Desirable

• Familiarity with secure development practices and application security frameworks (e.g. OWASP).
• Experience with using Akamai.
• Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture principles.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, or SABSA.

Additional Responsibilities

• Drive security architecture reviews for all major projects and initiatives.
• Define and maintain security reference architectures and design patterns.
• Lead evaluations of new security technologies and develop strategic roadmaps.
• Ensure alignment of security architecture with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Promote a culture of security by design across all IT and business change activities.

What to expect from us

• 15% discount in Iceland stores
• 30% discount at Club Individual Restaurants
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Free onsite parking
• Onsite electric car charging ports
• Subsidised staff restaurant and Costa Coffee
• Christmas vouchers
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Christmas Savings scheme
• Discounted dry cleaning
• Long service awards