Security Architect: Cloud & Application Security Leader

Energy Jobline ZR; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pension

Annual bonus

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Staff discount

Employee Assistance Programme

Rewards events

Job summary

Howdens Joinery are seeking a Security Architect to embed security across infrastructure, cloud, and applications from design to handover. The role collaborates with IT security, enterprise architects, cyber teams, and external suppliers to ensure resilient, compliant digital solutions.

The ideal candidate has CISSP/CISM or equivalent, strong communication skills, and a track record of leading secure designs end-to-end in a fast-paced environment. Northampton office with onsite presence required.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of lateral movement risks, network segmentation, and endpoint security.
• Experience working with Windows and Linux operating systems.
• A good understanding of protocol analysis, network architecture, and infrastructure design.
• Experience leading solutions through the full lifecycle, from architecture and design through to engineering, deployment, operational handover, and support.
• A recognised Cyber Security qualification such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of frameworks such as ISO27001, PCI DSS, and Zero Trust.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence colleagues at all levels.
• The ability to work with third-party suppliers and support change across a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in presentation or training techniques within IT Security would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Designing and delivering security solutions that support Howdens' business goals and cyber risk strategy.
• Providing security architecture input across infrastructure, cloud, and application projects.
• Working with stakeholders to balance business needs, technical constraints, and security requirements.
• Leading and supporting solution design and re-architecture initiatives to ensure solutions are secure, maintainable, and scalable.
• Carrying out security architecture reviews of new and existing systems to identify risks and drive continuous improvement.
• Supporting the evaluation and procurement of security technologies, ensuring they align with Howdens' standards and architecture principles.
• Working closely with Cyber SMEs and Enterprise Architecture to support a consistent, joined-up approach to security across IT.
• Helping to promote Information Security best practice and support compliance with security policy.

Skills

Lateral movement

Windows/Linux

Protocol analysis

Network architecture

Infrastructure design

Lifecycle leadership

Cyber security certs

ISO27001

PCI DSS

Zero Trust

Communication

Vendor management

Training/Presentation

Job description

Howdens Joinery are seeking a Security Architect to embed security across infrastructure, cloud, and applications from design to handover. The role collaborates with IT security, enterprise architects, cyber teams, and external suppliers to ensure resilient, compliant digital solutions.

The ideal candidate has CISSP/CISM or equivalent, strong communication skills, and a track record of leading secure designs end-to-end in a fast-paced environment. Northampton office with onsite presence required.