Security Lead / Security Architect

Tec Partners; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 84,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment firm is seeking a Security Lead / Security Architect in London. You will take ownership of the organization's technology security strategy, aligning it with business goals. Responsibilities include overseeing incident response, delivering security frameworks, and promoting a positive security culture. Ideal candidates should have substantial senior-level experience and strong stakeholder management skills, with a salary range of £84K - £94K.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in senior-level security roles.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Experience leading teams in secure design.
• Knowledge of modern cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organisation's security posture.
• Set and deliver security strategy frameworks.
• Oversee incident response and vulnerability management.
• Drive a positive security culture.
• Align security priorities with business goals.

Skills

Security strategy formulation

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Knowledge of security frameworks

Cloud security knowledge

Job description

Overview

Position: Security Lead / Security Architect

Type: Permanent

Location: London 2 days p/week; 3 days remote

Salary: £84K - £94K DOE

Looking for your next step in security leadership? This is a great opportunity for an experienced security professional to take ownership of an organisation's technology security strategy - driving best practice, influencing culture, and embedding security at the heart of delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organisation's security posture across technology and engineering.
• Set and deliver security strategy and best practice frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, AWS Well-Architected).
• Oversee incident response, risk assessments, and vulnerability management.
• Drive a positive security culture across technical and non-technical teams.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to ensure security priorities align with business goals.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in senior-level security positions, combining both hands-on and strategic exposure.
• Strong stakeholder management skills - comfortable influencing at all levels.
• Experience leading or mentoring teams in secure design and engineering practices.
• Knowledge of modern cloud environments and security frameworks.
• A pragmatic, collaborative approach - you know how to balance business needs with strong security.

Why Apply

You'll have real autonomy to shape security direction, work with modern tech, and influence global teams - all while helping build a mature, forward-thinking security culture