Enterprise Security Architect (London | Hybrid | Cloud, NIST, SABSA)

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services firm is hiring an Enterprise Security Architect for a permanent position based in London. This role emphasizes leadership in security strategy, a strong background in cloud security, and the ability to influence enterprise-level security decisions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in security architecture.
• Strong cloud, infrastructure, and risk management expertise.
• Proven experience influencing enterprise-level decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise security strategy & architecture.
• Define policies, standards, and security patterns.
• Integrate security across cloud, infra, and app domains.
• Advise senior leadership on security risks and controls.
• Evaluate new tech and third-party risk.

Skills

Cloud Security

Risk Management

Compliance

Education

CISSP

CISM

CISA

CRISC

SABSA

Job description

Job Description

Permanent Role: Enterprise Security Architect (London | Hybrid | Cloud, NIST, SABSA)

A leading global financial services firm is hiring an Enterprise Security Architect for a permanent position based in London (2 days onsite/week).

Key Tech & Frameworks:

• Cloud Security (SaaS, IaaS, Infrastructure)

• SABSA, NIST CSF, ISO 27001/2, SP 800-53, SANS Top 20

• Risk & Compliance (GDPR, PFMI, FFIEC, CPMI ISOCO)

• Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, SABSA

About the Role:

• Lead enterprise security strategy & architecture

• Define policies, standards, and security patterns

• Integrate security across cloud, infra, and app domains

• Advise senior leadership on security risks and controls

• Evaluate new tech and third-party risk

Requirements:

• 8+ years in security architecture

• Strong cloud, infrastructure, and risk management expertise

• Proven experience influencing enterprise-level decisions

Interested? Get in touch to learn more.