Senior Security Architect

PricewaterhouseCoopers Schweiz; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

Flexible working

Volunteer days

Job summary

PwC is seeking a Senior Security Architect to lead the design of secure information security architectures and ensure technology initiatives are delivered within a robust security framework. The role is highly client-facing, guiding planning, implementation and testing of security controls across on‑premises and cloud environments.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in security architecture, cloud security, and applying governance frameworks, with willingness to travel to client sites

Qualifications

• Experience in security architecture across networks and enterprise cloud.
• Security frameworks such as ISO/IEC 27001, NIST 800-53, and OWASP.
• Consulting background with strong client‑facing skills and ability to gather requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of secure information security architectures and guardrails.
• Define and execute strategic and operational security objectives for clients.
• Advise on securing cloud and SaaS platforms (Azure / AWS / GCP).
• Assess threats, vulnerabilities, and security controls to identify risk and gaps.
• Develop risk metrics and insights to inform decision-making.
• Lead client meetings and workshops; communicate threat and remediation options.

Skills

Security architecture

Cloud security

ISO 27001

NIST 800-53

OWASP

SIEM monitoring

PKI

Governance

Threat intelligence

Education

Relevant technical degree

Tools

Azure

AWS

GCP

Job description

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

TRS Consulting

Management Level

Senior Manager

About the role

Cyber security is one of the defining challenges facing organisations today and remains a top strategic risk for PwC's clients, with UK CEOs consistently identifying it as a major concern amid rapid digital transformation and operational change.

PwC's cyber security practice helps clients transform securely and build resilience to evolving threats. Operating nationally, our growing team of specialists combines strategy, risk and governance expertise with deep technical delivery, supporting organisations to protect their businesses and grow with confidence in their digital future.

What your days will look like

The Senior Security Architect leads the design of secure information security architectures and ensures technology initiatives are delivered within a robust security framework. The role is highly client-facing, focusing on understanding client challenges, advising on best practice, and guiding the planning, implementation, and testing of security controls. Strong stakeholder engagement and strategic security guidance are core to the role.

• Partner with enterprise and cloud architects to design and deliver secure architectures and guardrails
• Define and execute strategic and operational security objectives for clients
• Advise on securing cloud and SaaS platforms (e.g. Workday, SAP, Salesforce, Oracle)
• Assess threats, vulnerabilities, and security controls to identify risk and gaps
• Develop risk metrics and insights to inform decision-making
• Lead client meetings and workshops, communicating threat and remediation options
• Collaborate with alliance partners including Microsoft, Google, and AWS

The role is for you if:

The ideal candidate can clearly communicate security and risk concepts to senior stakeholders and brings experience in:

• Security architecture and best practices, across networks and enterprise cloud
• Cloud well-architected frameworks and major CSPs (Azure, AWS, GCP)
• Security frameworks such as ISO/IEC 27001, NIST 800-53, and OWASP
• Cloud security implementation, particularly identity, network, and encryption
• Knowledge of logging, monitoring, SIEM, threat detection, and PKI
• Understanding of cyber risk, threat intelligence, and governance trends
• Experience supporting security transformation programmes and business cases

Possession of Relevant certifications may include: SABSA, TOGAF, CISSP, CISM, Azure / AWS / GCP security or architecture certifications, or you will have equivalent work experience. This includes international candidates who qualify through experience in their home country.

You will come from a consulting background, with strong client-facing skills, the ability to gather requirements, and produce high-quality written deliverables. Willingness to travel to client sites is required.

A degree in a relevant technical discipline (or equivalent experience) is preferred but not essential

What you’ll receive from us:

No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions.

We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analytical Thinking, Azure Data Factory, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA), Computer Network Defense, Creativity, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Framework, Cybersecurity Requirements, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Encryption Technologies, Forensic Investigation, Incident Response Tool, Inclusion, Influence, Intellectual Curiosity, Java (Programming Language), Learning Agility {+ 22 more}

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes

Government Clearance Required?

No