Senior Solutions Architect (Coventry)

Job Title: Senior Solutions Architect – InfoSec

📍 Location: Binley, Coventry (Hybrid Working)

About the Role

We’re looking for a Senior Solutions Architect – InfoSec to join our Architecture team. This is a critical and high-impact role focused on shaping security architecture within our enterprise, working on products and platforms with strategic significance.

You will be part of a small, expert team of security architects, guiding and influencing security-related decisions across multiple portfolios. Acting as a key contributor to the Enterprise Solution Delivery (ESD) , you’ll ensure that security is embedded within our agile delivery pipelines and architectural governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Enterprise Architects to shape Epics and Capabilities from a security perspective.
• Lead the InfoSec aspects of solution design across product teams and programmes.
• Define security-related Non-Functional Requirements (NFRs).
• Support development and prioritisation of architectural enablers and runways.
• Partner with engineering teams and suppliers to deliver secure-by-design solutions.
• Contribute to solution vision, roadmap and backlog, and align with delivery streams.
• Facilitate Pre- and Post-PI planning events and Agile Release Train (ART) workshops.
• Champion continuous improvement and built-in quality practices within delivery.
• Define and maintain content within the Solution Intent repository for InfoSec.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Professional accreditation such as CISSP , SABSA , or equivalent.
• Proven experience as a security architect in a SAFe or agile product environment.
• Deep knowledge of security risk identification , mitigation , and regulatory compliance (DPA 2018, GDPR, PCI DSS).
• Understanding of threat models, TTPs, and attack surfaces relevant to UK financial services.
• Hands-on experience in designing and delivering secure platforms and services.
• Familiarity with Zero Trust Architecture principles.

Highly Desirable Skills

• Public cloud security architecture – preferably AWS (Azure is a plus).
• Database and enterprise IAM security design experience.
• Exposure to tools like SIEM, EDR, CASB, VPNs, Secrets Management, Pen Testing.
• Understanding of modern software development practices (CI/CD, version control).
• Operational IT security experience.

About You

• Strong communicator – confident working with technical and business stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with solid planning, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Adept at building relationships in a collaborative, matrixed environment.
• Enthusiastic about continuous learning, improvement, and technical leadership.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Significant hands-on security architecture experience in complex enterprise environments.
• A proven track record in a senior technical leadership or architecture role .

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Hybrid working model
• Access to personal and professional development resources
• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture
• A chance to work on high-impact projects that shape the future of our digital and security posture