Security & Identity Architect

Security & Identity Architect
Location: Hybrid / Leicester
Type: Full-time

Are you a forward-thinking security professional ready to shape how an organisation designs and delivers secure technology? We're looking for a Security & Identity Architect to lead the adoption of Security by Design across a large, diverse technology landscape.

In this senior role, you will:

Develop and enhance security assurance frameworks across projects and platforms

Define and maintain security non-functional requirements for new solutions

Guide teams through secure design, risk assessment, and architecture best practice

Lead identity and access management governance, including MFA, RBAC, PAM and zero-trust initiatives

Partner with architecture, infrastructure, and delivery teams to uplift security maturity

Stay ahead of emerging threats, technologies, and industry trends

What you'll bring:

Strong experience designing and implementing security architecture in complex environments

Deep knowledge of identity, access, cloud security, secure development, and risk management

Familiarity with Azure or AWS, DevSecOps practices, and infrastructure as code

Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to drive change

Relevant certifications (CISSP, CEH, OSCP, GCIH) are beneficial but not essential

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead strategic security initiatives, influence enterprise-level decisions, and help shape a robust, future-ready security posture.

Ready to make a real impact? Apply now and help embed security at the heart of every solution