Senior Security Architect

CompanyHarvey Nash

LocationManchester Area, United Kingdom

Posted At12/12/2025

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Cyber security professionals

Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

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£48,500 (£24.87 per hour)

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Description

Job Title: Lead Security Architect

Location: Manchester / remote

Salary: £80,000 - £100,000 + Bonus + car allowance

Purpose

The Lead Security Architect is a key member of the CISO team, responsible for designing and reviewing system architectures, developing a cohesive security strategy, supporting transformation initiatives, and ensuring the organisation’s security posture effectively mitigates risks. They will drive inclusion, continuous improvement, and high performance across teams.

Core Accountabilities

Lead by example and uphold organisational behaviours.
Deliver projects from development through deployment, ensuring governance and quality.
Gather feedback to drive continuous improvement of systems, processes, and people.
Ensure compliance with policies, regulations, and best practices.
Inspire and manage teams, driving engagement, performance, and well-being.

Job-Specific Accountabilities

Maintain an effective Security Architecture that minimises risk.

Design and review complex system architectures, defining and challenging principles.

Align security designs with technology architecture and business goals.

Collaborate across strategy, risk, policy, and technology teams to guide decision-making.

Support transformation initiatives and manage proof of concept exercises.

Ensure security integration in software development and review technical measures regularly.

Identify, assess, and mitigate risks to information assets.

Qualifications & Experience

5–10 years in IT with focus on cybersecurity, including technical leadership.
Experience with modern digital architectures such as cloud, data, API, digital, and mobile
Knowledge of security domains including endpoint, network, data, hybrid cloud security, and zero trust strategies
Experience in leading threat modelling sessions
Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Cybersecurity certifications (GIAC, CISSP, cloud security) desirable.

Skills & Capabilities

Subject matter expert who can guide teams confidently.
Strong influencing, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to provide expert advice across technical and business areas.
Commercial acumen and data-driven decision-making.
Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Please apply!