A permanent opportunity with hybrid working is open at a prestigious financial services company based in the City of London. They are looking for a Staff Security Architect that will assess security risks for in-house applications, cloud platforms, and vendor solutions, while defining and enforcing security architectures and standards across the enterprise.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct risk assessments, threat modeling, and vulnerability analysis
Perform security reviews for application architecture and propose remediations
Integrate security into early SDLC phases by establishing security tollgates
Develop and enforce security reference architectures and technical standards
Collaborate with IAM, Cloud, and Solution Architects, as well as Security teams
Strengthen security controls for cloud services and landing zones
Guide teams through security governance processes and participate in audits
What We Value
Expertise in IAM, ITDR, and behavior analytics platforms
Hands-on with Active Directory, Azure AD, and hybrid environments
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and virtual leadership skills
Experience with hybrid/multi-cloud security, scripting, automation, and security analytics
Certifications like Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator or AWS Certified Security
Background in designing and securing cloud solutions
Qualifications
8+ years of experience in Cybersecurity, including SecOps, penetration testing, or security architecture.
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field with 6+ years of experience.
Experience with security observability and identity threat monitoring in hybrid cloud environments.
Proven track record of driving transformational security projects and strong communication skills.
Preference for candidates with a background in security analytics, offensive security, or threat prevention.