Lead Security Architect

We're looking for a Lead Security Architect to join our Insurance, Money & Services team. This is a leadership role accountable for shaping and governing our enterprise security architecture strategy. You will define modern security architecture principles, provide expert design assurance, and influence technology decisions across major programmes. Acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, you’ll embed secure‐by‐design thinking, champion Zero Trust principles, and ensure that our solutions protect customers, colleagues, and critical services.

Requirements

• Security architecture expertise: Proven experience leading enterprise level security architecture, security assurance (design review, threat modelling, control validation), and governance across complex environments.
• Leadership & communication: Ability to influence senior leaders, guide strategic decisions, and develop technical talent.
• Technical & regulatory knowledge: Strong understanding of security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001), secure design principles, and emerging technologies, alongside awareness of regulatory and operational compliance requirements.

Benefits

• Colleague pension scheme
• Private Medical Insurance (WL2+)
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Performance related annual bonus
• Generous holiday allowance
• Colleague Clubcard
• Family-oriented initiatives
• Ongoing learning opportunities and award-winning training
• Buy as you Earn and Save as your Earn share schemes