Director, Enterprise Security Architecture | Hybrid

Barclay Simpson; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Barclay Simpson is seeking a Director-level Enterprise Security Architecture leader to own security architecture direction and technology strategy across a large, complex global organisation.

This is a leadership role focusing on strategy, standards, and advisory work, guiding security architects across cloud, networks, AI, and modern tooling, with hybrid work in Reading or Central London and visa sponsorship for exceptional relocations.

Qualifications

• Experience leading enterprise security architecture at director level.
• Strong executive presence and advisory capabilities.
• Experience across cloud, networks, and AI with modern security tech.
• Familiarity with frameworks like TOGAF or SABSA.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of security architects across domains (network, cloud, AI, enterprise security).
• Own security architecture direction, technology strategy and standards.
• Advise CISO and senior technology leadership on security considerations.
• Engage with external industry forums and bring market developments in-house.
• Shape approach to emerging tech and security tooling for major transformations.

Skills

Enterprise security architecture

Cloud

Networks

AI

TOGAF

SABSA

Job description

Barclay Simpson is seeking a Director-level Enterprise Security Architecture leader to own security architecture direction and technology strategy across a large, complex global organisation.

This is a leadership role focusing on strategy, standards, and advisory work, guiding security architects across cloud, networks, AI, and modern tooling, with hybrid work in Reading or Central London and visa sponsorship for exceptional relocations.