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# Technology Solutions Architect (Security)

- **Company:** Yorkshire Building Society
- **Location:** Leeds, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Architectural Patterns, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Distributed Systems, Enterprise Software Applications, Togaf
- **Published:** July 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=8bae27e90053622a

## About the Role

You'll be an experienced architect with a strong security background and the ability to influence technical and business stakeholders across a complex environment.

 * Proven experience in solution architecture, with a focus on security, risk management or secure technology design
 * Strong understanding of security architecture principles, governance frameworks and technology controls
 * Experience designing solutions across cloud, application, infrastructure or enterprise technology environments
 * Knowledge of architectural patterns, distributed systems and modern technology platforms
 * Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to varied audiences
 * A collaborative and analytical approach, capable of balancing security, risk, cost and delivery outcomes
 * TOGAF certified, or equivalent architecture qualification and experience

## Description

Join us in a critical architecture role where you'll influence the security direction of key technology investments across the organisation. You'll help ensure solutions are secure by design, aligned to risk requirements, and support the delivery of resilient, trusted services for our members and colleagues., As a Solutions Architect, you'll use your security expertise to design solutions that balance business outcomes, innovation and risk management.

 * Translate business requirements into secure, scalable solution designs aligned to enterprise strategy
 * Provide security architecture guidance across projects and change initiatives, ensuring risks are identified and managed effectively
 * Collaborate with business, engineering and technology teams to embed security principles into solution design and delivery
 * Ensure compliance with architectural standards, governance requirements and security best practices
 * Support regulatory and risk objectives through robust architectural decision-making and design assurance
 * Evaluate emerging technologies and security capabilities to strengthen organisational resilience and technology outcomes
 * Contribute to the development of architecture standards, patterns and reference models that promote secure-by-design delivery


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