Principal Security Architecture Leader - Hybrid

Leonardo; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time to Recharge: up to 12 flexi-days/

Pension up to 15% employer contrib

Mental health support

Bonus scheme

Free Coursera/LinkedIn Learning access

Referral bonus

Flexible benefits up to £500

Hybrid working

Job summary

Leonardo UK seeks a Principal Security Architecture Consultant to lead at the design authority level, owning security outcomes across engagements. You will shape secure systems, mentor teams, and manage high-stakes customer interactions.

In this hybrid role, you’ll steer risk, perform threat modelling, drive accreditation efforts, and contribute to capability development within the security architecture practice.

Qualifications

• Experience shaping security architecture across large programmes.
• Ability to engage with CIOs/CISOs and bid teams.
• Proven track record in risk, threat modelling, and assurance.

Responsibilities

• Lead customer engagements and define security direction.
• Define enterprise, solution, and system security architectures.
• Lead threat modelling and risk mitigation across programmes.
• Oversee accreditation and compliance activities.
• Develop the security architecture practice and mentor staff.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Security architecture

Threat modelling

Risk assessment

Leadership

Mentoring

Bid writing

Communication

Education

CISSP

CCSP

SABSA

TOGAF Certified

Tools

TOGAF

Job description

Leonardo UK seeks a Principal Security Architecture Consultant to lead at the design authority level, owning security outcomes across engagements. You will shape secure systems, mentor teams, and manage high-stakes customer interactions.

In this hybrid role, you’ll steer risk, perform threat modelling, drive accreditation efforts, and contribute to capability development within the security architecture practice.