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# Lead Security Architect

- **Company:** 17918
- **Location:** York, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £82,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Architectural Patterns, Cyber Security, Mitre Att&ck
- **Published:** October 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/lead-security-architect/51130064

## About the Role

and engineering teams to deliver secure, scalable solutions. Essential Skills & Experience Strong background in Security Architecture, Enterprise Architecture or a senior cyber security role. Broad understanding of infrastructure technologies, architecture patterns and modern enterprise environments. Good knowledge of networking, security and encryption technologies. Experience reviewing solution designs and technical documentation to identify security risks and vulnerabilities. Ability to articulate technical vulnerabilities in terms of business risk and impact. Proven stakeholder management experience across technology and business teams. Strong communication and documentation skills. Demonstrable experience delivering secure architectural solutions within large or complex organisations. Desirable Experience Knowledge of frameworks such as NIST, MITRE ATT&CK and ISO 27001. Team leadership, coaching or management experience. Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM or equivalent.

## Description

business outcomes and technological innovation. This role offers significant visibility and influence, with the opportunity to shape security architecture across a large-scale, enterprise environment. Key Responsibilities Define and evolve security architecture principles, standards, patterns and roadmaps. Champion a modern, threat-informed security posture focused on reducing organisational risk. Embed secure-by-design practices throughout the solution lifecycle, from discovery through to delivery. Provide security architecture leadership across strategic projects and transformation initiatives. Lead architectural governance, design reviews and assurance activities. Translate business and technology strategies into secure target-state architectures. Partner with risk and assurance teams to ensure appropriate controls are implemented and understood. Communicate complex security decisions and trade-offs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Influence senior leaders, architects