Security by Design Lead - IT Architecture & Risk

Lorien; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 111,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Lorien in Leeds is seeking an IT Security Design Manager to join a hybrid team (3–4 days onsite per week). The role focuses on embedding security by design across IT and business projects from the outset, balancing strong technical and advisory expertise.

You will lead security design activities, conduct risk assessments, collaborate with IT, business and architecture teams, and contribute to refining the IT Security Framework. This is a 3-month contract with potential extension.

Qualifications

• Industry-recognised security qualifications (CISSP or CISM) required.
• Strong design and architecture experience in secure systems.
• Experience conducting security risk assessments and providing design guidance.
• Knowledge across networks, applications, cloud, mobile, and web platforms.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and modern development practices.
• Experience with AI, ML, and cloud-native platforms a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key point of contact for project teams, ensuring new initiatives undergo appropriate security assessment and receive pragmatic, risk-based design advice.
• Conduct and oversee security risk assessments for projects, defining control requirements and ensuring compliance with organisational standards.
• Provide technical expertise in solution design and architecture, embedding security principles into technical decisions.
• Work closely with IT, business, and architecture teams to integrate security by design into solutions.
• Support the refinement of the IT Security Framework to deliver consistent and effective security practices.
• Identify, influence, and elevate significant security risks or issues to senior security leadership for timely resolution.

Skills

CISSP

CISM

Security architecture

Solution design

Risk assessments

Agile methodologies

Cloud security

AI security

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Security leadership

Job description

Lorien in Leeds is seeking an IT Security Design Manager to join a hybrid team (3–4 days onsite per week). The role focuses on embedding security by design across IT and business projects from the outset, balancing strong technical and advisory expertise.

You will lead security design activities, conduct risk assessments, collaborate with IT, business and architecture teams, and contribute to refining the IT Security Framework. This is a 3-month contract with potential extension.