Security Architecture Vice President

MSCI; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment decision-support firm located in Greater London is seeking an experienced IT Risk professional to provide guidance on security architecture and risk assessment. The role involves assessing security risks, translating business requirements into technical specifications, and collaborating with various teams to design secure solutions. Ideal candidates will have strong knowledge of cloud technologies, extensive experience in the security field, and a relevant IT degree. This full-time position offers flexible working arrangements and unique growth opportunities.

Benefits

Transparent compensation schemes

Flexible working arrangements

Advanced technology

High performance culture

Access to LinkedIn Learning Pro

Career growth opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience within the security field.
• Experience deploying resilient enterprise-grade IT security solutions.
• Ability to translate technical issues into business issues.

Responsibilities

• Assess proposed designs and identify security risks.
• Work with various teams, including internal engineering and product teams.
• Translate business requirements into technical requirements.

Skills

Cloud technologies (Azure, GCP)

Linux

Windows

Networking technologies

AI technologies

IaaS, PaaS, SaaS

Enterprise-grade IT security solutions

Infrastructure-as-Code

CI/CD pipelines

Containers/Docker/Kubernetes

Risk assessment frameworks

CISSP

Education

Relevant IT degree

Job description

Your Team Responsibilities

The role is within IT‑Risk as part of the Security Architecture and Risk Assessment team. You will provide guidance and expertise on the review of existing and new solution designs. You will need to have a wide‑range of competencies in Information Security areas as well as IT technologies including AI. You should be comfortable working in an international company. This is an excellent opportunity to help design, develop and assist solution teams to adhere to industry standards and best practices while working with cutting‑edge technologies across the enterprise.

Your Key Responsibilities

You will assess proposed designs and identify security risks and advise on appropriate remediation. This will involve working with a variety of teams: internal engineering teams deploying infrastructure services; product teams developing new client‑facing solutions; and the development and deployment of security tooling with our IT risk teams. You will need to understand business requirements and be able to translate them into technical requirements. You will also need to work with different project methodologies including Agile and DevOps, and be able to communicate risks with senior stakeholders within the business and agree remediation plans.

Your skills and experience that will help you excel

• Strong knowledge of cloud technologies (Azure, GCP), Linux, Windows, and networking technologies with demonstrable experience and understanding of AI technologies
• Clear understanding and working knowledge of IaaS, PaaS and SaaS and their associated challenges
• Experience deploying resilient enterprise‑grade IT security solutions (e.g., next‑gen firewalls, IPS, SIEMs, etc.)
• Ability to translate technical issues into business issues and vice versa
• Experience with Infrastructure‑as‑Code, CI/CD pipelines and building security into DevOps; some development experience is an advantage
• Experience with containers/clusters and Docker/Kubernetes
• Solid working knowledge of risk assessment frameworks and methodologies
• Relevant IT degree and CISSP desirable
• At least 10 years of experience within the security field

About MSCI

MSCI is a leading provider of critical decision‑support tools and services for the global investment community. With over 50 years of expertise in research data and technology, we empower better investment decisions by enabling clients to understand and analyse key drivers of risk and return.

What we offer you

• Transparent compensation schemes and comprehensive employee benefits tailored to your location ensuring financial security, health and overall wellbeing.
• Flexible working arrangements, advanced technology and collaborative workspaces.
• A culture of high performance and innovation where we experiment with new ideas and take responsibility for achieving results.
• A global network of talented colleagues who inspire, support and share expertise to innovate and deliver for our clients.
• Global Orientation program to kickstart your journey followed by access to our platform LinkedIn Learning Pro and tailored learning opportunities for ongoing skills development.
• Multi‑directional career paths that offer professional growth and development through new challenges, internal mobility and expanded roles.
• We actively nurture an environment that builds a sense of inclusion, belonging and connection including eight Employee Resource Groups: All Abilities, Asian Support Network, Black Leadership Network, Climate Action Network, Hola! MSCI Pride & Allies, Women in Tech and Women’s Leadership Forum.

MSCI Inc. is an equal‑opportunity employer. It is the policy of the firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected parental leave), veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. MSCI is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please email and indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Please note this e‑mail is intended only for individuals who are requesting a reasonable workplace accommodation; it is not intended for other inquiries.

Employment Information

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1