Lead Security Architect - CISSP - Banking

Rothstein Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider is seeking an experienced Lead Security Architect to support technology modernization efforts. The role involves leading a diverse team, communicating effectively about security issues, and ensuring that technology changes comply with security protocols. Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal skills, a deep understanding of information security, and relevant qualifications like CISSP. This key position is crucial for fostering a culture of shared security ownership across the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and managing teams
• Demonstrable experience supporting technology change initiatives
• Strong understanding of privacy concepts in technology changes

Responsibilities

• Lead a diverse team of subject matter experts
• Communicate complex security issues to non-technical staff
• Identify information security risks and propose solutions

Skills

Information Security

Risk Management

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

CISSP Certification

Job description

Overview

Lead Security Architect - CISSP - Banking

Excellent opportunity for an experienced Lead Security Solutions Architect with strong, current technical knowledge (CISSP) and excellent interpersonal skills to join a leading retail and corporate bank as they modernise the technology and core banking systems.

Responsibilities

• Information Security - Solid, practical and demonstrable experience of information security (technical and non technical aspects)
• Technology Change – Demonstrable experience of supporting technology change initiatives to deliver solutions securely
• You are a confident leader, able to set the tone and direction for a diverse team of subject matter experts, offering coaching and support as required
• You are a skilled communicator, able to convey complex security issues to a wide audience, including non-technical colleagues.
• You love building strong interpersonal relationships across engineering, product, compliance, and business teams to foster a culture of shared security ownership.
• You are great at identifying information security risks and you enjoy finding creative solutions problems.
• You have a wide range of information security knowledge and, crucially, you are aware of your own knowledge gaps and able to seek support and guidance as required.
• You understand the intersection of Risk Management and Information Security and how these relate to each other in a Financial Service business 3LoD model.
• Hold or have the capability to attain appropriate external qualifications, such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional CISSP.
• Privacy – You don’t need to be a privacy expert but you will require a good understanding of core privacy concepts and how these apply to technology change initiatives
• Line Management– Previous experience leading and managing teams
• Financial Services - Experience working in FS or other highly regulate industry
• Intra-Group – Experience working in a intra-group outsourcing arrangement