Security Architect
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Occupation TypeCyber security professionals
Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled
Sponsorship Salary Threshold
£48,500
(£24.87 per hour)
Occupation rate applies
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Description
Location: London (Hybrid) | Practice Area: Technology & Engineering | Type: Permanent
Safeguard the digital future of financial services.
Who are Capco Architects?
We are a team of people who are curious and willing to never stop learning. We have a passion for new technologies and understand how they can help deal with today’s business challenges. We have confidence in our ideas but we are modest about how we conduct ourselves. We have a proactive, innovative and flexible working style with a teaching mindset; coaching our junior architects through their work.
The Role
We are looking for Security Architects to lead the design and implementation of secure, scalable solutions for some of the world’s leading financial institutions. You’ll play a critical role in shaping security strategy, driving architectural decisions, and embedding best practices across cloud and hybrid environments. This is a hands-on leadership role with opportunities to mentor others and influence major change initiatives.
What You’ll Do
Safeguard the digital future of financial services.
Who are Capco Architects?
We are a team of people who are curious and willing to never stop learning. We have a passion for new technologies and understand how they can help deal with today’s business challenges. We have confidence in our ideas but we are modest about how we conduct ourselves. We have a proactive, innovative and flexible working style with a teaching mindset; coaching our junior architects through their work.
The Role
We are looking for Security Architects to lead the design and implementation of secure, scalable solutions for some of the world’s leading financial institutions. You’ll play a critical role in shaping security strategy, driving architectural decisions, and embedding best practices across cloud and hybrid environments. This is a hands-on leadership role with opportunities to mentor others and influence major change initiatives.
What You’ll Do
- Develop enterprise security architecture strategies aligned with business and regulatory requirements
- Lead design of secure systems, networks, and applications across on-premise, cloud, and hybrid setups
- Conduct threat modelling, risk assessments, and define remediation strategies
- Guide DevSecOps adoption by embedding security tools and controls in CI/CD pipelines
- Champion security awareness and mentor teams across engineering, architecture, and delivery
- Strong experience designing and implementing secure architectures in cloud and hybrid environments
- Deep knowledge of security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, TOGAF, SABSA)
- Expertise in IAM, endpoint protection, application and network security
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, TOGAF, or AWS Certified Security
- Hands-on experience with security tooling (e.g., SIEM, firewalls, IAM solutions)
- Background in regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, PCI-DSS) within financial services
- Familiarity with programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, or C++)
- Experience supporting RFPs, mentoring juniors, or contributing to thought leadership
- Deliver high-impact technology solutions for Tier 1 financial institutions
- Work in a collaborative, flat, and entrepreneurial consulting culture
- Access continuous learning, training, and industry certifications
- Be part of a team shaping the future of digital financial services
- Help shape the future of digital transformation across FS & Energy
- Core Benefits: Discretionary bonus, competitive pension, health insurance, life insurance and critical illness cover.
- Mental Health: Easy access to CareFirst, Unmind, Aviva consultations, and in-house first aiders.
- Family-Friendly: Maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, plus paid leave for sickness, pregnancy loss, fertility treatment, menopause, and bereavement.
- Family Care: 8 complimentary backup care sessions for emergency childcare or elder care.
- Holiday Flexibility: 5 weeks of annual leave with the option to buy or sell holiday days based on your needs.
- Continuous Learning: Minimum 40 Hours of Training Annually: Take your pick: workshops, certifications, e-learning - your growth, your way. Also, Business Coach assigned from Day One:Get one-on-one guidance to fast-track your goals and accelerate your development.
We’re committed to making our recruitment process accessible and straightforward for everyone. If you need any adjustments at any stage, just let us know – we’ll be happy to help. We value each person’s unique perspective and contribution. At Capco, we believe that being yourself is your greatest strength. Our #BeYourselfAtWork culture encourages individuality and collaboration – a mindset that shapes how we work with clients and each other every day.
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