Lead Security Architect – Hybrid (London)

W Talent; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

W Talent is recruiting for a Lead Security Architect in London on a hybrid basis, with around 50% on-site work. You will shape secure-by-design delivery, lead security architecture across multi‑team projects, and align with established frameworks to reduce risk.

This permanent role offers up to £90,000 plus benefits, with flexible hours and strong stakeholder engagement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Extensive IT security architecture experience.
• Proven ability to lead multi-team security initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks (NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, ISO 27001).
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Champion a modern security posture with threat-informed decisions.
• Define security architecture strategy, standards, and roadmaps.
• Embed secure-by-design principles across discovery, design, build and delivery.
• Act as the senior architectural voice for high-impact initiatives.
• Drive architecture governance with design reviews and sign-offs.
• Collaborate across technology and business domains to translate strategy into designs.

Job description

W Talent is recruiting for a Lead Security Architect in London on a hybrid basis, with around 50% on-site work. You will shape secure-by-design delivery, lead security architecture across multi‑team projects, and align with established frameworks to reduce risk.

This permanent role offers up to £90,000 plus benefits, with flexible hours and strong stakeholder engagement opportunities.