2640 IT & Software Developer jobs in the UK
Be among the first 5 applicants!
Security Lead / Security Architect
£84,000 - 94,000
Cowcross Street 67-69A, London
£84,000 - 94,000
Requirements
Must:
- Proven experience in senior-level security positions, combining both hands-on and strategic exposure.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, comfortable influencing at all levels.
- Experience leading or mentoring teams in secure design and engineering practices.
- Knowledge of modern cloud environments and security frameworks.
- A pragmatic, collaborative approach, balancing business needs with strong security.
Responsibilities
- Lead the organization’s security posture across technology and engineering.
- Set and deliver security strategy and best practice frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, AWS Well-Architected).
- Oversee incident response, risk assessments, and vulnerability management.
- Drive a positive security culture across technical and non-technical teams.
- Partner with senior stakeholders to ensure security priorities align with business goals.
Description
We are offering a fantastic opportunity for an experienced security professional to take ownership of our technology security strategy, driving best practices, influencing culture, and embedding security at the heart of delivery. As the Security Lead / Security Architect, you will be the go-to person for all things security across global engineering teams. You’ll have the chance to shape strategy, improve governance, and guide technical teams to build secure, resilient systems. This role perfectly blends hands-on technical insight with strategic influence, making it ideal for someone who enjoys both detail and direction. You will have real autonomy to shape security direction, work with modern technology, and influence global teams, all while helping to build a mature, forward-thinking security culture.
Something wrong or incorrect with this job? Tell us in the chat 💬 on the right ➡️
You can find Software Architect salaries in the UK here.
How many Software Architect jobs are in the UK?
Currently, there are 2640 Architect openings. Check also: Cloud jobs, Security jobs, ElasticSearch jobs - all with salary brackets.
Is the UK a good place for Software Architects?
The UK is one of the best countries to work as a Software Architect. It has a vibrant startup community, growing tech hubs and, most important: lots of interesting jobs for people who work in tech.
Which companies are hiring for Software Architect jobs in the UK?
MastarRec, HM Land Registry, BAE Systems, Street Group, Mas & Pas Limited, Core-Asset Consulting, ApplianSys among others, are currently hiring for Architect roles in the UK.
The company with most openings is Experis as they are hiring for 85 different Software Architect jobs in the UK. They are probably quite committed to find good Software Architects.
The company with most openings is Experis as they are hiring for 85 different Software Architect jobs in the UK. They are probably quite committed to find good Software Architects.