Security & Identity Architect

Tria; Leicester Forest East; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm in Leicester Forest East seeks a Security & Identity Architect to lead the adoption of Security by Design across a diverse technology landscape. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in security architecture and identity management. This is a fantastic opportunity to influence enterprise security decisions and ensure robust security practices across projects and platforms.

Qualifications

• Strong experience designing and implementing security architecture in complex environments.
• Deep knowledge of identity, access, cloud security, secure development, and risk management.
• Relevant certifications (CISSP, CEH, OSCP, GCIH) are beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance security assurance frameworks across projects and platforms.
• Define and maintain security non-functional requirements for new solutions.
• Guide teams through secure design, risk assessment, and architecture best practice.
• Lead identity and access management governance initiatives.
• Partner with architecture and delivery teams to uplift security maturity.

Skills

Security architecture design

Identity and access management

Cloud security

Risk management

Excellent communication skills

Tools

Azure

AWS

DevSecOps practices

Infrastructure as code

Job description

Security & Identity Architect

Location: Hybrid / UK-based | Type: Full-time

Are you a forward-thinking security professional ready to shape how an organisation designs and delivers secure technology? We're looking for a Security & Identity Architect to lead the adoption of Security by Design across a large, diverse technology landscape.

In this senior role, you will:

• Develop and enhance security assurance frameworks across projects and platforms
• Define and maintain security non-functional requirements for new solutions
• Guide teams through secure design, risk assessment, and architecture best practice
• Lead identity and access management governance, including MFA, RBAC, PAM and zero-trust initiatives
• Partner with architecture, infrastructure, and delivery teams to uplift security maturity
• Stay ahead of emerging threats, technologies, and industry trends

What you'll bring:

• Strong experience designing and implementing security architecture in complex environments
• Deep knowledge of identity, access, cloud security, secure development, and risk management
• Familiarity with Azure or AWS, DevSecOps practices, and infrastructure as code
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to drive change
• Relevant certifications (CISSP, CEH, OSCP, GCIH) are beneficial but not essential

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead strategic security initiatives, influence enterprise-level decisions, and help shape a robust, future-ready security posture.

Ready to make a real impact? Apply now and help embed security at the heart of every solution