Senior Solutions Architect

ZipRecruiter; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect – InfoSec to enhance security architecture within their enterprise. This role involves collaborating with teams to ensure security is integrated into agile delivery pipelines, shaping strategic security solutions, and guiding security-related decisions across portfolios.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Hybrid working model

Access to personal and professional development resources

Supportive and inclusive workplace culture

High-impact projects

Qualifications

• Professional accreditation such as CISSP or SABSA.
• Proven experience as a security architect in a SAFe or agile environment.
• Significant hands-on security architecture experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Enterprise Architects to shape Epics and Capabilities.
• Lead InfoSec aspects of solution design across product teams.
• Define security-related Non-Functional Requirements.

Skills

Security Architecture

Communication

Analytical Skills

Collaboration

Education

Degree Level Education

Tools

AWS

SIEM

EDR

CASB

VPNs

Pen Testing

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Solutions Architect – InfoSec

Location: Binley, Coventry (Hybrid Working)

About the Role

We’re looking for a Senior Solutions Architect – InfoSec to join our Architecture team. This is a critical and high-impact role focused on shaping security architecture within our enterprise, working on products and platforms with strategic significance.

You will be part of a small, expert team of security architects, guiding and influencing security-related decisions across multiple portfolios. Acting as a key contributor to the Enterprise Solution Delivery (ESD), you’ll ensure that security is embedded within our agile delivery pipelines and architectural governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Enterprise Architects to shape Epics and Capabilities from a security perspective.
• Lead the InfoSec aspects of solution design across product teams and programmes.
• Define security-related Non-Functional Requirements (NFRs).
• Support development and prioritisation of architectural enablers and runways.
• Partner with engineering teams and suppliers to deliver secure-by-design solutions.
• Contribute to solution vision, roadmap and backlog, and align with delivery streams.
• Facilitate Pre- and Post-PI planning events and Agile Release Train (ART) workshops.
• Champion continuous improvement and built-in quality practices within delivery.
• Define and maintain content within the Solution Intent repository for InfoSec.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Professional accreditation such as CISSP, SABSA, or equivalent.
• Proven experience as a security architect in a SAFe or agile product environment.
• Deep knowledge of security risk identification, mitigation, and regulatory compliance (DPA 2018, GDPR, PCI DSS).
• Understanding of threat models, TTPs, and attack surfaces relevant to UK financial services.
• Hands-on experience in designing and delivering secure platforms and services.
• Familiarity with Zero Trust Architecture principles.

Highly Desirable Skills

• Public cloud security architecture – preferably AWS (Azure is a plus).
• Database and enterprise IAM security design experience.
• Exposure to tools like SIEM, EDR, CASB, VPNs, Secrets Management, Pen Testing.
• Understanding of modern software development practices (CI/CD, version control).
• Operational IT security experience.

About You

• Strong communicator – confident working with technical and business stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with solid planning, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Adept at building relationships in a collaborative, matrixed environment.
• Enthusiastic about continuous learning, improvement, and technical leadership.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Significant hands-on security architecture experience in complex enterprise environments.
• A proven track record in a senior technical leadership or architecture role.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Hybrid working model
• Access to personal and professional development resources
• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture
• A chance to work on high-impact projects that shape the future of our digital and security posture