Lead Enterprise Security Architect

evoke; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Leeds is seeking a Lead Enterprise Security Architect tasked with guiding the information security roadmap. Responsibilities include collaboration with teams to define security product requirements, leading Agile processes, and developing security architecture practices. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Enterprise Security Architecture and knowledge of security frameworks. This position offers a competitive salary and hybrid work options, alongside a range of benefits for employee well-being.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus schemes

Hybrid working with up to 80% remote

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discounts at high-street retailers

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Pension package and life assurance

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Enterprise Security Architecture and hands-on technical security.
• Proficient in security modelling, frameworks, and tools with deep knowledge of industry standards.
• Skilled in threat and risk modelling and governance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to gather security product requirements and define needs.
• Support security product delivery through backlog management.
• Lead Agile processes within the team and drive continuous improvements.

Skills

Enterprise Security Architecture

Stakeholder engagement

Agile methodologies

Security frameworks

Education

Security certifications (SABSA, CISSP, CISM, GIAC, CEH)

Tools

SparxEA

Archi

Job description

Overview

The Lead Enterprise Security Architect will guide and deliver the information security roadmap by collaborating with customers, Enterprise Security Architects, and the Principal Security Architect. You'll act as a technical design authority, offering consultancy and ensuring compliance with security regulations and best practices in a dynamic, change-driven environment.

This role combines internal team support and external business focus, helping develop and deliver Enterprise Security Architecture Products and Services. You'll manage initiatives and tasks in an agile manner, collaborating with teams to determine the best technical solutions.

Additionally, you'll drive security architecture within both Information Security and the wider organization, supporting the development of architecture practices, identifying new trends, and mentoring the team. You'll also represent the function in organizational work and meetings.

What you will be doing

• Collaborate with technical, project, and business teams to gather security product requirements and define high-level needs.
• Support security product delivery through backlog management, prioritisation of initiatives, epics, and user stories.
• Participate in planning, prioritisation, and roadmap sessions to align delivery across Product, Planning, and cross-functional teams.
• Lead Agile processes within the team, driving continuous improvements alongside Agile Delivery Coaches.
• Define and develop secure technical patterns, blueprints, and architectural standards to support emerging technologies.
• Drive innovation and horizon scanning within the security architecture function, enhancing adoption of enterprise-wide standards.
• Assess technical solutions across multiple domains, deputise for the Principal Security Architect, and represent security in wider forums.
• Support and develop the Enterprise Security Architecture team through career progression, coaching, and collaboration with Security Operations and GRC functions.

Who we are looking for

• Extensive experience in Enterprise Security Architecture, hands-on technical security, and the design and implementation of security solutions
• Proficient in security modelling, frameworks, and tools (e.g., SparxEA, Archi) with deep knowledge of security principles, methodologies, and industry standards (NIST, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, GDPR)
• Skilled in threat and risk modelling, governance, and aligning security controls with business strategy, regulation, and technical constraints
• Stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with experience in both Agile and Waterfall environments; holds or is pursuing certifications such as SABSA, CISSP, CISM, GIAC, or CEH

What we offer

Our roles offer more than just a job, you'll become part of our evoke family! We have created an environment where our people can thrive. Check out some of the fantastic benefits on offer-

• Financial: Competitive salary and bonus schemes
• Hybrid working: Our employees can work from home up to 80% of the time with 20% of office time built in to ensure we get some face-to-face collaborative team time - and the chance for a coffee and a catch-up!
• Holiday entitlement: You'll be entitled to 25 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays and an extra day for your birthday
• Perks and discounts: Discounts at a range of high-street retailers
• Family support: Industry-leading maternity and paternity leave and paid time off if you have caring responsibilities
• Health & wellbeing: Tools and services to help support your well-being, including support with mental health and financial education. You will also have access to gym discounts and our cycle to work scheme
• Travel card: Enjoy access to our heavily discounted Zone 1-6 Oyster card for convenient commuting
• Healthcare: We prioritise the health and well-being of you and your loved ones, offering comprehensive healthcare benefits (or a cash alternative)
• Pension package, income protection and life assurance: Safeguarding your financial future and offering peace of mind

More about evoke

We're a business that embraces change and progress. The power behind big name brands William Hill, 888 and Mr Green, evoke is the new name for 888 Holdings. Marking a new sense of purpose, direction and ambition for the business, there couldn't be a more exciting time to join us as we accelerate our journey to bring even greater delight to our customers with world-class betting and gaming experiences. That's the future. That's evoke.

At evoke, you'll benefit from flexibility and a culture built on trust. We'll give you the space to be yourself and the tools you need to protect our customers while they play. We'll invest in your future to help you develop your unique strengths and build a career that's right for you.

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At evoke, we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion for the benefit of our company, employees, and communities. We foster a welcoming and safe workplace that values all forms of diversity and provides opportunities for growth.

Sound good? Then you belong at our place! The first step in the recruitment process is kickstarting your application, followed by an initial screening call and an interview stage.

Apply today to kickstart your application with the evoke Family!