- Location
- London
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- IT
- Seniority
- Lead
- Experience
- 17+ years
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Vincere
Description
Position: Security Lead / Security Architect
Type: Permanent
Location: London 2 days p/week; 3 days remote
Salary: £84K - £94K DOE
Looking for your next step in security leadership? This is a great opportunity for an experienced security professional to take ownership of an organisation’s technology security strategy - driving best practice, influencing culture, and embedding security at the heart of delivery.
The Role
As the Security Lead /Security Architect, you’ll be the go-to person for all things security across global engineering teams. You’ll shape strategy, improve governance, and guide technical teams to build secure, resilient systems. This role blends hands-on technical insight with strategic influence - perfect for someone who enjoys both detail and direction.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead the organisation’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.
What We’re Looking For
- 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 - you know how to balance business needs with strong security.
Why Apply?
You’ll have real autonomy to shape security direction, work with modern tech, and influence global teams - all while helping build a mature, forward-thinking security culture.