Principal Security Architect

iomart Group; Marlow; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading secure cloud service provider in the UK seeks a Principal Security Architect to join their Cloud Centre of Excellence team. The role involves leading product research and development, designing secure cloud architectures, and advising on best practices. With 12 training days annually and a dynamic environment, this position offers growth alongside cutting-edge technology.

Benefits

Comprehensive training and development

Hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology

Holiday Trading Scheme

Access to flexible benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Security and other technologies.
• Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead research and development of security products and features.
• Design and maintain cloud architectures with security best practices.
• Provide consultative advice based on architectural expertise.

Skills

Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect Expert

IT Experience

Microsoft Security Knowledge

Attention to Detail

Project Management Methodologies

Job description

What you'll be doing:

The Principal Security Architect will be a key member of the Cloud Centre of Excellence (CCoE) team, responsible for driving high technical standards, operational excellence, and innovation across the business.

• Undertake and lead the research and development of products and features, feeding new features into the Product Team for productization and technical delivery teams for adoption
• Pioneer technology ensuring that we are always Customer Zero for new products and features by implementing into our own environment first and documenting lessons learned
• Design and maintain cloud architectures and best practices, with scale and security at the forefront of all design
• Act in a consultative role to the business, providing advice and guidance based on specialism
• Work closely with the Product Team, building out new service descriptions and ensuring new products are architected correctly
• Design solutions aligned with frameworks and regulatory requirements such as CIS, NIST, and ISO27001
• Collate feedback from cross-functional teams to the CCoE backlog and shape the technology roadmap
• Provide high quality documentation to standardise solution architectures, processes, and templates ensuring they are centralised and readily available for use

We want to hear from you if you:

• Are a Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect Expert.
• Have previous experience in IT and with Microsoft Security.
• Have a very strong understanding of Microsoft Security, and the overlap into other technologies.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Understanding of project management methodologies and tools, including Waterfall and/or Agile.

What's in it for me?

• Comprehensive training and development to support your growth - 12 days a year dedicated to training
• Hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology alongside passionate tech enthusiasts
• Holiday Trading Scheme - buy or sell part of your annual leave allowance
• Access to our excellent flexible benefits scheme

At Atech, we’re committed to fostering a collaborative and innovative environment. By joining our team, you’ll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects, develop your skills, and make a tangible impact on our customers and business.

Who you'll be doing it for:

Atech is one of the UK’s leading secure cloud service providers, helping organisations protect and scale with confidence.

• Formed by the coming together of Atech and Iomart, we bring together more than 25 years of experience in delivering secure, high-performance cloud solutions - with the agility and technical depth needed to support today’s digital demands.
• Over 650 cloud and security experts across the UK
• A trusted partner to over 8,000 organisations globallyDelivering services across public, private and hybrid cloudSpecialists in cyber security, data protection, and secure connectivity
• Backed by top-tier accreditations, including Microsoft Azure Expert MSP and VMware Pinnacle Partner status.

With our headquarters in Glasgow and offices and data centres across the UK, we deliver critical services to public and private sector organisations - combining scale, resilience, and hands-on partnership.

What to do next:

Please click apply if you like the sound of this. If you do not have an up to date CV or want to have a chat about the role first please feel free to contact me on [e-mail]

We’re an equal opportunities employer and want our vacancies to be available to all, so if you need us to make any reasonable adjustments during the process then just let us know.