Senior Security Architect

eFinancialCareers; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

eFinancialCareers in Manchester is seeking a Security Architect to lead the design and implementation of robust security across platforms and services. You will embed security from the ground up within Agile delivery teams to protect every stage of the software development lifecycle.

You will drive innovation by applying new technologies, share knowledge, and mentor staff, coaching teams to solve complex security challenges while communicating clearly with technical and non-technical

Qualifications

• Proven experience in secure design and delivery of cloud services and solutions.
• Identify security issues in system designs and recommend mitigations balancing cost, risk and usability.
• Experience in AI/ML, Cloud, Security Architecture, M365 or Data.
• Strong knowledge of standards and regulations (NCSC, ISO, SoC, NIST, PCI, GDPR).
• Background in application/infrastructure architecture and secure SDLC testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of security across platforms and services.
• Embed security from the ground up within Agile delivery teams to protect every stage of the SDLC.
• Coach and develop staff; mentor teams; manage performance and guide, develop performance.
• Educate clients and team members on security best practices.
• Drive innovation by applying new technologies and approaches.

Skills

Secure design

Cloud security

Security architecture

Cybersecurity compliance

Mentoring and leadership

Stakeholder communication

Job description

£100,000 GBP

Hybrid WORKING

Location: Manchester, North West - United Kingdom

Type: Permanent

As a Security Architect, the successful candidate will lead the design and implementation of robust security practices across platforms and services. Working within Agile delivery teams, they will embed security from the ground up, ensuring every stage of the software development lifecycle is protected.

The role involves driving innovation by applying new technologies and approaches, while working alongside talented colleagues. The Security Architect will also play a key role in knowledge sharing and educating both clients and team members on security best practice. Leadership is central to this position, with responsibility for coaching, mentoring and developing staff, managing performance, and guiding teams to solve complex challenges.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience in secure design and delivery of cloud services and solutions.
• Skilled in identifying security issues in system designs/products and recommending pragmatic mitigations that balance cost, risk and usability.
• Experience in one of the following disciplines - (AI/ML, Cloud, Security Architecture, M365, Data)
• Strong knowledge of security standards and regulations (e.g. NCSC, ISO, SoC, NIST, PCI, GDPR).
• Background in application architecture, software development and/or infrastructure architecture.
• Hands-on experience testing software and infrastructure security using appropriate tools.
• Familiarity with Continuous Security, Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery practices.
• Solid understanding of network security (OSI, TCP/IP), web application security (OWASP) and cryptographic controls (PKI, TLS).
• Track record in managing, mentoring and coaching team members, with a passion for people development.
• Excellent communication skills, able to explain complex security issues clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Desirable Experience

• Desirable Experience with identity management and authentication/authorisation solutions.
• Exposure to end-to-end security including governance, risk and compliance, operational security, supply chain security and secure user management.
• Relevant penetration testing qualifications (e.g. OSCP, CREST, TIGER or equivalent).
• Experience leading security engineers and junior staff members.