Principal Cyber Security Architect & Engineering Lead

Sanderson; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanderson in London/Milton Keynes is seeking a Principal Cyber Security Architect & Engineering Lead to shape the security transformation, sitting between Cyber Security, Enterprise Architecture and Engineering to translate strategy into practical, well‑engineered solutions.

You’ll need senior credibility and experience transforming security capabilities in complex environments, with a track record of guiding architects and engineers in hybrid delivery models.

Qualifications

• You’ll already be operating at Principal / Lead Security Architect level.
• Strong technical credibility and ability to challenge, guide and work with Architects and Engineers.
• Experience building or transforming security capability in complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver the Enterprise Security Architecture and Engineering roadmap.
• Establish security principles, standards, patterns and guardrails.
• Embed Secure by Design across technology programmes and transformation.
• Provide architecture assurance across major technology programmes.
• Mentor Security Engineers as the function grows.
• Build a modern Security Architecture & Engineering capability.

Skills

Cloud security

Security architecture

DevSecOps

Leadership

Mentoring

Enterprise Architecture

Secure SDLC

Job description

Sanderson in London/Milton Keynes is seeking a Principal Cyber Security Architect & Engineering Lead to shape the security transformation, sitting between Cyber Security, Enterprise Architecture and Engineering to translate strategy into practical, well‑engineered solutions.

You’ll need senior credibility and experience transforming security capabilities in complex environments, with a track record of guiding architects and engineers in hybrid delivery models.