Principal Security Architect

Job Post: Principal Security Architect
Location: London, Hybrid (1 day per week)
Type: Full-Time
Salary: Up to £110,000
Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.
Our client, a highly respected and well-established household name, is seeking an experienced Principal Security Architect to join their dynamic team. This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact on the security posture of a leading organization by identifying capabilities needed for InfoSec success and driving secure-by-design principles into business and technology change activities.
Key Responsibilities:
Clearly articulate needed capabilities, identify gaps, and assess improvement opportunities
Map required InfoSec capabilities using personal, organizational, and industry knowledge
Communicate with stakeholders and sponsors to understand ambitions, issues, limitations, and constraints related to Security Architecture
Create and maintain architecture artifacts and collateral
Support InfoSec leadership in developing and implementing the InfoSec strategy
Actively participate in Enterprise Architecture & Design community and governance processes
Ensure correct application of security principles, patterns, and building blocks
Share knowledge, coach, and mentor on security topics and principles
Define security standards and guardrails, supporting their implementation and ongoing support
Essential Qualifications:
Must be knowledgeable in 2 or more security domains (Application, Network, Infrastructure, Cloud, End-User Compute, IoT, and ICU Security)
10 years of experience within technology, with 3 years in an architecture or solutions design-based role
Engineering or Business Analyst background
Ability to use lateral thinking to break down problems, identify, and diagnose root causes
Desirable Qualifications:
Supporting qualifications in technology or security (TOGAF, SABSA, SANS Architecture, Microsoft/Azure Architecture, British Computer Society Diploma)
Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, CRISK, CGEIT)
Computer Science or Cyber Security Degree
As a Principal Security Architect, you will have the opportunity to work with a talented team of security professionals, collaborating with various technology teams to ensure the highest level of security across the organization. This role is crucial in supporting our client's mission to manage and reduce Cyber Risk.
Our client offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and ample opportunities for growth and development within a company that truly values its employees. If you are passionate about security architecture, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are ready to take your career to the next level, we encourage you to apply.
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