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# Lead Security & Operations Architect

- **Company:** Realtime Recruitment
- **Location:** Milton Keynes, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Disaster Recovery, Identity and Access Management, Network Security, Security Information and Event Management, Software Vulnerability Management, Data Logging, Software Security, Mitre Att&ck, National Institute of Standards and Technology Cybersecurity Framework, Kubernetes, Microsoft Sentinel, Azure AKS, CIS Benchmarks, Api Management, Servicenow
- **Published:** October 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/gb/en/find-jobs-in-United-Kingdom/-AC2F567760704E7ECC/

## About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Security Architect with a strong background in operational resilience, cloud security and security operations architecture to lead security-by-design and operational readiness across a complex technology environment., * Significant experience as a Security Architect, Security Operations Architect or similar senior technical leadership role

 * Strong experience designing security controls across complex cloud and enterprise environments
 * Expertise in security architecture, identity and access management, network security, API security and data protection
 * Practical experience with SIEM/XDR/MDR integration, security monitoring, incident response and vulnerability management
 * Strong understanding of operational resilience, service readiness, observability and disaster recovery
 * Experience with Microsoft Azure security and operations, including Entra ID, Azure Policy, networking, logging and monitoring
 * Proven experience leading architecture reviews and working across multiple suppliers and technical teams
 * Experience in business-critical, regulated or complex enterprise environments

Desirable experience:

 * Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Sentinel and Azure Monitor
 * CrowdStrike or similar EDR/XDR platforms
 * ServiceNow ITSM or Security Operations
 * Kubernetes/AKS, API Management and Azure landing zones
 * Knowledge of security frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS Controls or MITRE ATT&CK

Candidates must hold Valid EU or UK passport.