Security Lead / Security Architect

Position: Security Lead / Security Architect

Type: Permanent

Location: London 2 days p/week; 3 days remote

Salary: £84K - £94K DOE

Looking for your next step in security leadership? This is a great opportunity for an experienced security professional to take ownership of an organisation's technology security strategy - driving best practice, influencing culture, and embedding security at the heart of delivery.

The Role

As the Security Lead /Security Architect, you'll be the go-to person for all things security across global engineering teams. You'll shape strategy, improve governance, and guide technical teams to build secure, resilient systems. This role blends hands-on technical insight with strategic influence - perfect for someone who enjoys both detail and direction.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the organisation's security posture across technology and engineering.
• Set and deliver security strategy and best practice frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, AWS Well-Architected).
• Oversee incident response, risk assessments, and vulnerability management.
• Drive a positive security culture across technical and non-technical teams.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to ensure security priorities align with business goals.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in senior-level security positions, combining both hands-on and strategic exposure.
• Strong stakeholder management skills - comfortable influencing at all levels.
• Experience leading or mentoring teams in secure design and engineering practices.
• Knowledge of modern cloud environments and security frameworks.
• A pragmatic, collaborative approach - you know how to balance business needs with strong security.

Why Apply?

You'll have real autonomy to shape security direction, work with modern tech, and influence global teams - all while helping build a mature, forward-thinking security culture.