Lead Security Architect - Enterprise & Cloud Strategy

Morrisons; Bradford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery retailer in the UK is looking for a skilled Lead Security Architect to join their Technology Architecture team. The role involves leading the design and governance of enterprise security architecture, defining security strategies, and guiding secure configurations. The ideal candidate will have strong IT security expertise, experience in cloud platforms, and relevant qualifications like CISSP or CISA. This position offers significant benefits including discounts, healthcare, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

15% store discount

10% discount for a friend

Career progression opportunities

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension scheme and life assurance

Healthcare benefits including Aviva Digital GP

Discount with over 850 retailers

Free parking onsite

Enhanced Family, Maternity and Paternity Leave

Annual bonus scheme

Private healthcare

Car Cash Allowance

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in IT security within large complex environments.
• Proven experience in designing Security Reference Architectures.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and governance of enterprise security architecture.
• Define security strategies, standards, and roadmaps for key programmes.
• Shape secure by design practises across applications, infrastructure, and DevOps.
• Conduct risk-based assessments and threat modelling.
• Guide secure configurations such as firewalls and IAM.
• Collaborate with tech, vendor, and audit teams.
• Monitor emerging threats and improve security frameworks.

Skills

IT security expertise

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Knowledge of ISO27001, PCI-DSS, GDPR

Security Reference Architectures

Frameworks and standards knowledge

Education

CISSP, CISA, BCS or similar

Job description

A leading grocery retailer in the UK is looking for a skilled Lead Security Architect to join their Technology Architecture team. The role involves leading the design and governance of enterprise security architecture, defining security strategies, and guiding secure configurations. The ideal candidate will have strong IT security expertise, experience in cloud platforms, and relevant qualifications like CISSP or CISA. This position offers significant benefits including discounts, healthcare, and career development opportunities.