Security Solutions Architect

Walsh Employment
Sw100Aj, SW10 0AJ, United Kingdom
Today
£140,000 – £230,000 pa

Salary

£140,000 – £230,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Senior
Education
Degree
Posted
2 Jun 2026 (Today)

Benefits

£180-230K OTE Excellent benefits package

Security Solutions Architect

Location: London – hybrid, office based 3 days per week

Salary: £140-185K base with £180-230K OTE plus excellent benefits package

About the Opportunity

Our client is aglobal enterprise software company at the forefront ofDevSecOps, Application Security, and software supply chain security.

They are looking for aSecurity Solutions Architect to join their growing UK organisation in a highly strategic, customer-facing role. The focus is on helping large enterprise customers modernise theirapplication security programmes, secure software delivery pipelines, and strengthen governance, risk, and compliance across complex software environments.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior security architecture specialist with a background across areas such asApplication Security, DevSecOps platforms, cloud security, software supply chain security, developer platforms, security consulting, or enterprise software.

The successful candidate will operate as atrusted advisor to both technical and executive stakeholders, bridging the gap betweensoftware development, security operations, governance, and enterprise risk management.

Key Requirements

You will be a seniorApplication Security, DevSecOps, or Software Supply Chain Security specialist with strong experience working with large enterprise organisations and complex security environments. You will bring:

  • 10+ years’ experience inApplication Security, DevSecOps, Software Supply Chain Security, or closely related security domains
  • Strong background working withlarge enterprise customers and complex, multi-stakeholder security environments
  • Experience gained across one or more relevant areas, such asAppSec, DevSecOps platforms, cloud security, developer platforms, security consulting, or enterprise software
  • Deep understanding ofsecure SDLC practices and how security can be embedded across modern software delivery
  • Strong knowledge ofApplication Security, DevSecOps, software supply chain security, cloud-native technologies, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and emergingAI-related security challenges
  • Experience working withsecurity, governance, compliance, and risk management teams
  • Background supportingenterprise technical sales engagements, proof-of-value initiatives, strategic consulting, or customer architecture programmes
  • Strong ability to engage withCISOs, Security Leaders, Engineering Executives, Product Teams, and technical delivery teams
  • Excellent presentation, communication, and advisory skills with both technical and executive audiences
  • Ability to influence cross-functional teams and build trusted relationships across customer and internal organisations

Role & Responsibilities

As aSecurity Solutions Architect, you will act as a senior subject matter expert forApplication Security, DevSecOps, and software supply chain security.

You will partner closely with enterprise customers, internal Solutions Engineering teams, Product Management, Customer Success, and Engineering to design future-state security architectures, influence product direction, and drive successful customer outcomes. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Designing and guiding enterprise-scaleDevSecOps and Application Security strategies for strategic customers
  • Developing future-state architectures that integrate security throughout the software development lifecycle
  • Leading advanced technical workshops, architecture reviews, and security discussions with customers
  • Providing deep expertise acrossApplication Security, software supply chain security, and emergingAI-related security risks
  • Engaging withCISOs, Security Leaders, Engineering Executives, and technical teams
  • Translating complex technical concepts intobusiness value, risk reduction, and strategic outcomes
  • Capturing customer requirements, market trends, and technical feedback to influence future product capabilities
  • Collaborating closely withProduct and Engineering teams to align customer needs with roadmap priorities
  • Supporting strategic opportunities through technical positioning, differentiation, and architecture-led guidance
  • Mentoring Solutions Engineers and customer-facing teams on security best practice
  • Creating reusable frameworks, playbooks, technical content, and architectural guidance
  • Partnering with Customer Success teams to drive adoption, value realisation, and long-term customer success

Why Join?

This is a high-impact opportunity to join a global technology company operating in one of the fastest-growing areas of enterprise software security.

You will have the chance to work with some of the world’s most sophisticated enterprise organisations, help shape the future ofDevSecOps and software security, and influence product innovation in a market whereApplication Security, AI security, and software supply chain risk are now board-level priorities.

The role offers excellent visibility, strong internal collaboration, and the opportunity to become a recognised thought leader within a rapidly growing technology market.

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