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Security Architect (London Area)

Merlin Entertainments
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6 months ago
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Location: Hybrid – London, Blackfriars


Join us at Merlin Entertainments as we transform the future of digital guest experiences across our iconic global attractions.


We’re seeking a talented Security Solutions Architect to design and deliver secure, scalable, and cloud-native microservices architectures that power engaging, seamless experiences for millions of guests worldwide.


About the Role

This is a high-impact position within the Digital & Data division, responsible for designing secure, scalable, and high-performing microservices architectures that support Merlin’s mission to transform the digital guest experience across its world-renowned attractions.


You’ll work at the intersection of architecture, security, DevOps, and cloud, guiding the development of resilient systems while embedding best-in-class security practices throughout.


Responsibilities

  • Architect secure, scalable, and resilient microservices systems.
  • Define service boundaries, orchestration strategies, and ensure architectural alignment with business goals.
  • Champion best practices in security, performance, and cloud-native development.
  • Design and implement solutions within AWS, Azure, or GCP environments.
  • Establish CI/CD pipelines, containerisation strategies, and DevOps automation practices.
  • Introduce and manage telemetry and monitoring toolsets for real-time system insight.
  • Conduct performance tuning, stress testing, and security assessments.
  • Partner with technology, product, and operations teams to deliver consistent and secure digital capabilities.
  • Stay ahead of emerging trends in microservices, cloud, and security.


Skills & Experience

  • Extensive experience designing and implementing enterprise-grade microservices architectures.
  • Strong software development background (Java, .NET, Python) with architectural leadership.
  • Deep understanding of microservices principles, API design, and domain-driven design.
  • Proficient in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern DevOps tooling (e.g., Terraform, Jenkins, Kubernetes).
  • Hands-on with observability and monitoring tools (e.g., DataDog, Azure Monitor, AppDynamics).
  • Expert in cyber security practices, identity management, encryption, and secure API development.
  • Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as GDPR and PCI-DSS.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, ideally in a global or matrixed environment.


Interview Process:

  • Recruiter Call
  • Hiring Manager Intro
  • 1-2 stage Panel Interview


Our recruitment process typically takes around 4-5weeks, but we’re always happy to work around your availability. You’ll have the opportunity to be supported by our external recruitment partner at different stages along the way.


Benefits

We’re growing fast and alongside a fun and friendly environment, we offer a fabulous package and amazing prospects. Benefits include Pension, Life Assurance, discretionary company bonus, 28 days’ holiday and, of course, a Merlin Magic Pass which gives you and your friends and family free admission to all of our attractions worldwide, as well as 25% discount in our retail shops and restaurants and 40% discount on LEGO.


At Merlin Entertainments, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. Diversity and inclusion are central to how we work — we celebrate individuality and strive to build an environment where everyone can thrive.


We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and identities, including age, ethnicity, gender, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, family or parental status, religion, and veteran status.

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