Lead Cyber Security Solution Architect
Lead Cyber Security Solution Architect - Banking - London - Up to £120,000 Basic Salary + Hybrid Working Overview We are seeking an experienced Lead Cyber Security Solution Architect to lead a team of Governance, Risk, and Control (GRC) specialists. This team is responsible for conducting Secure-by-Design assessments on technology projects, ensuring compliance with IT security policies and requirements.Role and Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the Secure-by-Design team across multiple business entities.
- Oversee security reviews for technology projects prior to implementation.
- Define KPIs for the team and monitor performance.
- Engage with business and technology stakeholders to assess technical and non-technical controls.
- Review reports and validate evidence of control effectiveness.
- Develop and implement testing strategies for IT security controls.
- Identify and document risks, gaps, findings, and recommend actions.
- Ensure timely completion of security assessments and manage team workload effectively.
- Proven ability to manage complex tasks with broad scope and ambiguity.
- Strong background in cybersecurity assurance, policies, and standards.
- Expertise across IT security domains: Governance, IAM, Risk Management, Security Testing, Incident Management, Vulnerability Management.
- Experience in senior stakeholder engagement and management reporting.
- Ability to coach and mentor team members.
- Deep understanding of IT security frameworks (SOX, FFIEC, ISO27001, NIST, PCI-DSS, Cloud Security Alliance).
- Strong managerial and leadership skills.
- Hands-on experience as an IT auditor, security auditor, or GRC analyst.
- Excellent planning, prioritization, and documentation skills.
- Broad technical knowledge of IT systems (OS, databases, firewalls, SIEM, DLP).
- Cloud Platforms: AWS and Azure.
- AI Knowledge: Understanding of AI principles and security implications.
- Solutions / Technical Network Architecture: Ability to design secure technical solutions and network architectures.
- Controls Experience: Strong background in implementing and assessing security controls.
- Splunk Knowledge: Familiarity with SIEM tools and log analysis.
- CyberArk: Experience with privileged access management solutions.
- Salary: Up to £120,000
- Up to 20% Bonus
- Hybrid, with travel to London
- Career Development Opportunities
- Benefits: Pension scheme, professional training, paid holiday