IT Secuirty Architect

Salary: £100,000 - £125,000 DOE

Job description

Location: London, Hybrid 2days in office per week

• We're seeking an experienced hands on IT Security Architect to join a rapidly evolving financial services organisation undergoing significant technology transformation.
• This is a highly visible role where you'll influence how security is embedded across cloud, on-premises and hybrid environments, helping ensure technology change is delivered securely, compliantly and in line with business objectives.
• Working within a central Security Architecture function, you'll partner with architects, engineering teams and senior stakeholders across the business to provide expert guidance on security design, threat modelling, governance and emerging technology risks.
• With the increased adoption of cloud technologies, APIs, AI solutions and modern application platforms, this role offers a unique opportunity to shape security strategy across a diverse and complex technology estate.

As an IT Security Architect, you'll be responsible for reviewing and approving solution designs, identifying security risks early in the delivery lifecycle and ensuring appropriate controls are implemented across the organisation.

You'll act as a trusted advisor to project teams, helping them balance security, business objectives and regulatory obligations in a pragmatic and risk-bas