Overview
As a Lead Security & Operations Architect, you will spearhead a significant greenfield project focused on enhancing security operations and resilience across a complex technological landscape. Collaborating with various technical teams and suppliers, you will drive security-by-design initiatives and ensure operational readiness. This role is ideal for an experienced professional seeking to make a meaningful impact on millions of UK households through robust security measures and architectural leadership.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and implementation of security architecture across various environments.
- Collaborate with technical teams to ensure security is integrated into all operational processes.
- Oversee the integration of security monitoring and incident response systems.
- Conduct architecture reviews and risk assessments with multiple suppliers and teams.
- Develop and enforce security controls for cloud, network, and application environments.
- Create strategies for operational resilience and disaster recovery planning.
- Provide expert guidance on identity and access management and data protection solutions.
- Facilitate training and awareness programs for security best practices among teams.
Requirements
- Significant experience as a Security Architect or in a similar senior technical leadership role.
- Strong background in designing security controls for cloud and enterprise environments.
- Expertise in security architecture, identity and access management, and network security.
- Practical experience with SIEM, XDR, and security monitoring tools.
- In-depth knowledge of operational resilience and service readiness.
- Experience working with Microsoft Azure security tools and services.
- Proven ability to lead architecture reviews and collaborate across technical teams.
- Familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST CSF or ISO 27001 is desirable.