Senior Security Architecture Lead | Cloud, DevSecOps & Risk

Intercity Technology Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday (including bank)

Annual pay reviews

Holiday buy scheme

All-company bonus scheme

Death in service cover

Employee assistance programme

Company pension

Active social calendar

Structured learning & funded certs

Job summary

Intercity Technology is seeking an experienced Security Architect to design and lead secure, resilient technology solutions across cloud, on-prem, and hybrid environments. You will define security principles, translate business needs into strong controls, and guide global security decisions.

The role requires senior expertise in enterprise security architecture, risk management, and DevSecOps, with proven ability to communicate complex risks to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in senior security architecture roles.
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Knowledge of security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls).
• Relevant degree or equivalent professional experience in cyber security.

Responsibilities

• Define security architecture principles, standards and reference architectures.
• Develop secure solution architectures aligned with business objectives and risk.
• Lead security architecture across cloud, on-prem, hybrid infrastructure and applications.
• Assess proposed technologies for security risks and mitigations.
• Translate complex security requirements into practical technical solutions.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, data and delivery teams.

Skills

Security architecture

Cloud security

Threat modelling

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Security governance

DevSecOps

Compliance knowledge

Written communication

Education

Cyber security degree

Security certifications

Tools

Threat modelling tools

Job description

Intercity Technology is seeking an experienced Security Architect to design and lead secure, resilient technology solutions across cloud, on-prem, and hybrid environments. You will define security principles, translate business needs into strong controls, and guide global security decisions.

The role requires senior expertise in enterprise security architecture, risk management, and DevSecOps, with proven ability to communicate complex risks to senior leadership.