Lead Security Architect, London, City, Financial Services

Lead Security Architect required by global financial services client based in London (City). This is an excellent opportunity to join a world renowned Cyber Security Department, in a hugely exciting greenfield role.

The Architecture team deliver the following services to the business:

• Define, design, evaluate and maintain the enterprise InfoSec Architecture
• Drive the implementation of InfoSec Technical Solutions
• Measure adherence to the Architecture within IT to drive progress
• Security Product Selection & Implementation with associated processes and controls
• Delivery of world class solutions architecture consulting

The principal accountabilities within the role will include:

• Define, design, evaluate and maintain the enterprise InfoSec Architecture
• Drive the implementation of InfoSec Technical Solutions
• Measure adherence to the Architecture within IT to drive progress
• Security Product Selection & Implementation with associated processes and controls
• Delivery of world class solutions architecture consulting

In order to be suitable, the candidate will need the following experience:

• Strong Security Architectural experience working in complex organisations.
• Experience with cloud environments (Infrastructure, platform, software as a service).
• Working with project teams to define and provide guidance on strategic security controls and direction.
• Working with key stakeholders to communicated, educate and influence key security controls and strategic direction.
• Working with ambiguity and conducting research to identify viable secure solution(s).
• Financial Services Experience highly desirable

We are looking to start conversations with suitable candidates ASAP.