Principal Product Security Architect

Sky
Syon, London, United Kingdom
Today
£100,000 – £150,000 pa

Salary

£100,000 – £150,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Lead
Education
Degree
Posted
28 Apr 2026 (Today)

Benefits

Sky Q Sky Glass at an exclusive rate Generous pension package Private healthcare Discounted mobile and broadband Sky VIP rewards and experiences

We believe in better. And we make it happen.

Better content. Better products. And better careers.

Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate.

We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love.

And we do it all right here at Sky.

What you'll do Act as the senior authority on product security, driving secure architecture, design, and engineering best practices across the organisation.

Lead complex security architecture initiatives in collaboration with architects, engineers, and platform teams across business units.

Own and deliver advanced threat modelling, secure design reviews, and risk assessments for high-impact systems.

Drive and support critical risk remediation and vulnerability management, including root cause analysis and long-term fixes.

Embed security across the full product lifecycle and support incident response with deep technical expertise.

Influence, mentor, and align teams while shaping standards, metrics, and strategy to continuously improve product security maturity.

What you'll bring Strong hands-on experience contributing across multiple stages of the Secure Development Lifecycle, including threat modelling, secure coding, testing, and vulnerability management.

Deep expertise in multiple of these domains with working knowledge of the others: modern applications, cloud, platforms, and distributed services.

Proven ability to lead complex security initiatives as a senior individual contributor, delivering scalable technical solutions to high-risk problems.

Skilled at translating complex security risks into clear, actionable outcomes while balancing business, delivery, and technical constraints.

Influential communicator able to align and guide engineering, product, and cross-functional teams without direct authority.

Experienced mentor and collaborator, driving secure engineering practices and elevating capability across diverse teams and stakeholders.

Team overview

Reporting to the Head of Secure Development, this role is a new part of the Global Cyber Security Organisation (across Comcast and Sky). We are a team of Security Leads and Architects that work very closely with all Tech/Development teams across Comcast and Sky and support them from a security perspective.

The rewards

There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to #LifeAtSky: the perks. Here's a taster: Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place

The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate

A generous pension package

Private healthcare

Discounted mobile and broadband

A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences

Inclusion & how you'll work

We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can.

We've embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You'll be expected to work from our Osterley campus two days a week for this role.

Your office space

Osterley

Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There are also plenty of bike shelters and showers.

On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed, and even get pampered at our beauty salon.

We'd love to hear from you

Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It's a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next.

But better doesn't stop at what we do, it's how we do it, too. We embrace each other's differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet

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