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Lead Security Architect

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Lead Security Architect


Location:Hybrid (2-3 days/week in Paddington, London)
Salary:Up to £130,000 Bonus Car & On-Call Allowances Benefits
Clearance:Must be eligible for SC clearance (British Citizen from birth)
Type:Permanent | Full-Time

The Opportunity


We're working with a leading consultancy to hire a Lead Security Architect for a high-profile, long-term client engagement. This role requires a strong technical leader who can balance strategic architecture, team management, and stakeholder engagement within a regulated, complex environment.
You'll play a key role in shaping enterprise-level security strategy, leading a skilled team, and delivering secure architecture across both on-prem and hybrid cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

Lead and define cloud and infrastructure security architecture Develop and present HLDs and LLDs to technical governance groups Manage a team of engineers and analysts across threat, telemetry, and operations Drive Azure cloud transition in a hybrid infrastructure landscape Influence tooling and platform decisions (e.g. SentinelOne, Splunk, Defender, Palo Alto) Engage with senior technical and non-technical stakeholders

What We're Looking For

Strong experience across Azure, VMware, infrastructure, and security tooling Team leadership in a fast-paced, compliance-driven setting Comfortable operating within political or sensitive enterprise environments SC clearance (or eligible) and British Citizen from birth (due to project requirements)

Why Apply

Opportunity to lead a flagship engagement with strategic influence Competitive package and long-term programme stability Join a high-performing consultancy with a collaborative, delivery-focused culture


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