Enterprise Security Architect

Enterprise Security Architect page is loaded Enterprise Security Architectlocations: Manchester: Bristol Harbourside: Leeds Wellington Placetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: November 26, 2025 (14 days left to apply)job requisition id: 135879 End Date Tuesday 25 November 2025 Salary Range £90,440 - £106,400 Flexible Working Options Hybrid Working, Job Share Job Description Summary . Job Description JOB TITLE: Enterprise Security Architect SALARY: £90,440 - £106,400 LOCATION(S): Bristol, Manchester, Leeds, or Edinburgh HOURS: Full time WORKING PATTERN: Hybrid, 40% (or two days) in an office site About this opportunity We're looking for passionate and forward-thinking Enterprise Security Architects who can combine deep technical thought leadership with strong security knowledge & skills to help drive the Group's Security Architecture forward. We have a role open to be responsible for the Application Security domain. Application Security at Lloyds Banking Group includes Application Development Security, Application Security Testing, Release Management, Application Operation Protection, Mobile Application Protection, and Threat Modelling.The Chief Security Office (CSO) is a vital part of delivering the Group's vision of putting customers at the heart of everything we do, helping Britain prosper and protecting the Group and customers from security threats. We're responsible for defining and communicating Lloyds Banking Group's security strategy and providing a range of critical Enterprise Security Services which not only operate key controls that keep the Group safe but also enable the digital transformation agenda of the wider organisation. The day to day Defining the target state for security architectural capabilities and solving complex architectural problems Performing research and development in collaboration with other security teams to ensure the security architecture is staying ahead of challenges and the Group's technology transformation agenda Describing and helping to manage the complexity of the Group's Enterprise Security Architecture and associated interlocks Supporting strategic change within the Group, specifically security change where you'll take a leading architectural role in shaping and supervising initiatives Communicating and working closely with a variety of security teams as well as our senior customers to ensure your critical thinking and architecture delivers the desired business outcomes Producing your own artefacts and managing your own delivery dates; ensuring they integrate into the wider bank reference architecture and Group Security Architecture Why Lloyds Banking Group We're on an exciting journey to transform our Group and the way we're shaping finance for good. We're focusing on the future, investing in our technologies, workplaces, and colleagues to make our Group a great place for everyone. Including you. What you'll need We're looking for a passionate and forward-thinking Enterprise Security Architect who can combine deep technical thought leadership with strong security knowledge & skills to help drive the Group's Security Architecture forward.This is an agile environment working on challenging problems requiring dedication and leadership to help ensure the Group can transform at pace whilst remaining secure against a range of Cyber threats. You'll be working collaboratively and encouraging trust amongst the Group's security community and leadership to get results. A diverse collection of knowledge across security domains but with a particular interest or focus on Application Security and using Threat Modelling to drive security requirements. The ability to work with and oversight major security strategic change initiatives, providing leadership and direction to ensure architectural objectives are met The ability to develop cyber domain architecture which are business enabling and optimise the maturity of the Group's cyber defences A strong understanding of multi & hybrid cloud environments with detailed experience on how Enterprise Security Architecture is used to secure them The ability to view problems from many different perspectives and to be comfortable in solving sophisticated challenges that have Enterprise-wide impact Provide line management to solution architects and provide support to change delivery teams to ensure work delivers value About working for us Our ambition is to be the leading UK business for diversity, equity and inclusion supporting our customers, colleagues and communities and we're committed to creating an environment in which everyone can thrive, learn and develop.We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer Initiative.We offer reasonable workplace adjustments for colleagues with disabilities, including flexibility in office attendance, location and working patterns. And, as a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee interviews for a fair and proportionate number of applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role with a disability, long-term health or neurodivergent condition through the Disability Confident Scheme.We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to reduce or remove barriers. Just let us know what you need. We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes: A generous pension contribution of up to 15% An annual bonus award, subject to Group performance Share schemes including free shares Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping 30 days' holiday, with bank holidays on top A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies At Lloyds Banking Group, we're driven by a clear purpose; to help Britain prosper. Across the Group, our colleagues are focused on making a difference to customers, businesses and communities. With us you'll have a key role to play in shaping the financial services of the future, whilst the scale and reach of our Group means you'll have many opportunities to learn, grow and develop. We keep your data safe. So, we'll only ever ask you to provide confidential or sensitive information once you have formally been invited along to an interview or accepted a verbal offer to join us which is when we run our background checks. We'll always explain what we need and why, with any request coming from a trusted Lloyds Banking Group person. We're focused on creating a values-led culture and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. Together we're building a truly inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference. With 320 years under our belt, we're used to change, and today is no different. Join us and help drive this change, shaping the future of finance whilst working at pace to deliver for our customers.Here, you'll do the best work of your career. Your impact will be amplified by our scale as you learn and develop, gaining skills for the future.