Security Architect

Leeds Building Society; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional financial cooperative in Leeds is seeking two Security Architects to join their team. The roles involve designing and implementing IT security systems, focusing on modern frameworks and cloud-native solutions. Ideal candidates will have experience in enterprise security architecture and excellent communication skills. One position is permanent while the other is a 12-month contract. The company offers hybrid work with a flexible working pattern and an annual bonus, alongside strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Annual colleague bonus of up to 12%

Matched pension contributions of up to 10%

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Electric vehicle scheme

2 days volunteering per year

Qualifications

• Proven experience in security architecture within enterprise-scale environments.
• Experience with Azure and M365 security controls.

Responsibilities

• Help design and implement IT security systems, policies, and standards.
• Provide a consultative approach to secure solution design.
• Drive adoption of modern security frameworks.

Skills

Design of secure networks, systems, and application architectures

Cloud SaaS/PaaS security

DevSecOps and CI/CD

Strong knowledge of security frameworks

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Job description

How you'll help us live our purpose

We've been helping our members save for their future and buy a home of their own since 1875. By joining us, you'll play a big role in helping us to put home ownership within reach of more people, generation after generation.

It's a purpose that drives everything we do and one we're proud of. And you can play your part too as a Security Architect on our transformation journey.

How you'll make a difference

We are looking to hire two Security Architect's – one on a permanent basis and the other on a 12-month fixed term contract to help design and implement IT security systems, policies, and standards. One of these roles will have a broader lens across the transformation landscape whilst the other role will focus on our Core Banking programme – the largest transformation in the Society's 150 year history.

As part of a small team of Security Architects you will provide a consultative/SME approach to the design of secure solutions and act as a trusted advisor to engineering teams and stakeholders, embedding security principles into every stage of solution design. You will drive adoption of modern security frameworks and tooling as we transition to a cloud-native ecosystem, including Azure and SaaS platforms.

What you'll bring to the role:

• Design of secure networks, systems, and application architectures.
• Design and implementation of controls for/with Azure and M365.
• Software development and Application security, DevSecOps and CI/CD.
• Cloud SaaS/PaaS security.
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO27001) and cloud security principles.
• Proven experience in security architecture within enterprise-scale environments.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and stakeholder management skills - able to translate complex risks into actionable strategies.

And in return, you'll get the best from us:

• An annual colleague bonus of up to 12%
• Hybrid working with 60% of your time at home
• Matched pension contributions of up to 10%
• 26 days holiday, plus bank holidays and holiday purchase scheme of up to 5 days each year
• Colleague Mortgage and Saver products
• Electric vehicle scheme
• 2 days' volunteering per year

We'll give you a place to belong with the support to learn, develop and shape a meaningful career.

Why choose us?

Our business is centred around our people. Our colleagues are at the heart of everything we do, as shown by our Inclusive Employers Gold accreditation in 2023 and 2025. We're committed to equal opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.

You’ll be joining a truly purpose-focused culture which helped us win the Leading with Purpose award at the 2023 Business Culture Awards. This recognises how we’ve embedded our purpose with our colleagues, and the actions we’ve taken to put home ownership within reach of more people, generation after generation.

Closing Date: Friday 23rd January 2026

Why wait? Apply now

We’d love to hear from you. But don’t wait around – we may close the advert early and we’d hate for you to miss out.

We’re devoted to creating a culture and workplace that is representative of the communities we serve. If you’d like to work with us but are unsure that you meet the full criteria for a role, please contact the recruiter so we can find out more about your skills and experience. We’re committed to supporting you to be at your best – to discuss any reasonable adjustments we could make, please contact us on [e-mail].

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Hybrid working model and flexible working patterns considered.