Principal Security Architecture Lead (Hybrid)

Leonardo Worldwide Corporation; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 53,269 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time to Recharge

Pension scheme

Mental health support

Learning platforms access

Flexible working

Job summary

Leonardo UK in Bristol is seeking a Principal Security Architecture Consultant to lead high‑impact security design across critical programmes. You will shape strategy, own architectures, and mentor teams, influencing senior stakeholders and bids.

This senior role requires deep technical knowledge, strong consultancy leadership, and experience with regulatory frameworks, risk management, and secure-by-design outcomes. Hybrid working and a generous benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in security architecture for complex programmes.
• Proven ability to lead teams and influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience shaping security strategy and roadmaps for large organisations.

Responsibilities

• Lead customer engagements and workshops with senior stakeholders.
• Define and assure enterprise and system security architectures.
• Mentor and develop security architects and consultants.
• Oversee security assurance, accreditation, and compliance activities.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Security architecture

Education

CISSP or equivalent

Tools

NIST CSF

ISO 27001

SABSA

Job description

Leonardo UK in Bristol is seeking a Principal Security Architecture Consultant to lead high‑impact security design across critical programmes. You will shape strategy, own architectures, and mentor teams, influencing senior stakeholders and bids.

This senior role requires deep technical knowledge, strong consultancy leadership, and experience with regulatory frameworks, risk management, and secure-by-design outcomes. Hybrid working and a generous benefits package are offered.