Summary: We are seeking an experienced Security Architect with over 10 years of expertise in security architecture, specifically within the financial services sector, to join a leading organization on an enterprise-level security project. The role involves designing and implementing robust security solutions, enforcing security strategies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the security of enterprise IT systems. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to drive consistent security approaches across large organizations and contribute to the continuous improvement of security processes. This position is critical for protecting sensitive financial data and systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and implementation of security architecture solutions, ensuring alignment with business and technology requirements.
• Develop and enforce consistent security strategies and frameworks across the organisation.
• Work with cross-functional teams to integrate security processes into enterprise architecture and technology platforms.
• Conduct threat modelling to identify potential security risks and implement effective mitigations.
• Ensure adherence to security standards and best practices, including encryption, IAM, and SIEM.
• Support the adoption and implementation of security technologies including network security solutions (firewalls, IPS/IDS, web application firewalls, NAC, etc.).
• Drive pattern-based design initiatives, enabling assurance workflows (implementation experience in ServiceNow is an advantage).
• Collaborate with senior leadership to define and deliver enterprise security roadmaps and strategy.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of security processes, ensuring the protection of sensitive financial data and systems.

Key Skills:

• 10+ years’ experience in security architecture, with a proven track record in the financial services sector.
• Strong knowledge of security architecture methodologies (e.g., NATO Architecture Framework or similar).
• Applied knowledge and experience with threat modelling techniques.
• Expertise in general security practices such as encryption, IAM, SIEM, and supporting technologies.
• Extensive experience with network security technologies (firewalls, IPS/IDS, web application firewalls, NAC, etc.).
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture principles, with the ability to develop and execute security roadmaps.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to work autonomously, prioritise workload, meet deadlines, and manage time effectively.
• Exposure to and understanding of both existing and emerging technologies, along with processing environments in the financial services sector.
• ServiceNow experience is a plus.

Salary (Rate): 600

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT