Security Architect

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Information Security Architect to lead technical security initiatives across systems and applications. This hybrid role involves designing and managing security throughout the technology lifecycle, ensuring compliance with standards like NIST CSF and ISO 27001. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technical security, including risk assessments and tool implementation. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will shape security practices and drive innovation. If you are passionate about security and ready for a challenge, this is the opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• Proven experience in technical security and architecture.
• Understanding of cloud platforms and network security.

Responsibilities

• Drive security discussions and ensure best practices are followed.
• Conduct risk assessments and manage mitigation plans.
• Implement and maintain security controls.

Skills

Technical Security

Network Security

Firewalls

IAM

Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure)

Endpoint Protection

Risk Assessment

Security Compliance

Secure Coding

Tools

SIEM

Intrusion Detection

Endpoint Security

Job description

Job Description

Information Security Architect – Hybrid (Midlands) c£75,000

My client are seeking a skilled Information Security Architect to take the lead on technical security across systems, applications, processes, and BAU operations. This hands-on role involves designing, implementing, and managing security across the entire technology lifecycle from project inception to ongoing operations.

Responsibilities:

• Drive security discussions and ensure best practices are followed
• Review architecture and infrastructure for security compliance
• Conduct risk assessments and manage mitigation plans.
• Implement and maintain security controls.
• Lead technical security meetings and support change management.
• Conduct third-party security reviews and ensure policy compliance.
• Support a Secure by Design way of thinking
• Serve as an expert on security frameworks and compliance.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in technical security, including architecture and tool implementation.
• Understanding of network security, firewalls, IAM, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), and endpoint protection.
• Familiarity with standards including NIST CSF & ISO 27001.
• Knowledge of SIEM, intrusion detection, endpoint security, and secure coding.

This role is onsite 2 days per week

No sponsorship is available

This role is looking to move ASAP with a fast turnaround to offer.

If you're interested, please reach out to Joel at InfoSec People, or apply directly to this advert.