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Senior Okta Architect Europe Remote / Hybrid Fluent English Shape the future of Identity. Envo Talent is partnering with one of Europe's leading Identity & Access Management consultancies to appoint an experienced Senior Okta Architect . This is an opportunity to join a business recognised as one of the world's leading Okta partners, delivering complex identity programmes for organisations ranging from fast-growing technology businesses through to global enterprise clients. We're looking for someone who enjoys solving complex identity challenges, influencing technical direction and remaining hands-on with delivery. You'll work across the full project lifecycle, combining architecture, implementation, client engagement and technical leadership. If you're passionate about Identity and Access Management and want to work alongside some of the best Okta specialists in Europe, we'd love to speak with you. The Opportunity This is far more than a traditional architecture position. You'll act as the technical authority across multiple customer engagements, helping design and deliver modern identity solutions while supporting pre-sales, mentoring consultants and driving technical excellence throughout the organisation. You'll remain hands-on with implementation whilst influencing solution design, customer strategy and delivery standards across a wide range of enterprise environments. What You'll Be Doing You'll be responsible for: Designing and delivering enterprise-scale Okta Workforce Identity and Customer Identity solutions. Leading architecture across greenfield implementations, migrations and transformation programmes. Working closely with customers to understand business challenges and translate them into scalable IAM solutions. Acting as the senior technical lead throughout the entire project lifecycle, from discovery through to delivery. Supporting pre-sales activities including technical workshops, solution design and customer presentations. Providing technical governance across multiple engagements. Mentoring consultants and helping develop the wider Okta practice. Remaining hands-on with delivery rather than operating purely in an advisory capacity. What We're Looking For We're keen to speak with architects who have strong experience across the Okta ecosystem, including experience with technologies such as: Okta Workforce Identity Okta Customer Identity Cloud (Auth0) Universal Directory Single Sign-On Lifecycle Management Okta Workflows API Access Management Identity Governance Privileged Access Access Gateway You'll also have experience with: Authentication protocols including SAML, OAuth2 and OpenID Connect. Active Directory, LDAP and hybrid identity environments. Cloud-first identity architectures. Enterprise integrations and provisioning using SCIM, APIs and custom connectors. Designing solutions for large, complex organisations. We'd Love To See Previous experience working as a Senior or Principal Okta Architect. Experience combining architecture with customer-facing consulting. Comfortable leading technical conversations with senior stakeholders. Experience mentoring engineers or technical consultants. Okta Professional or Architect certification. Fluent English. Why Join? This is an opportunity to join one of Europe's most respected Identity consultancies, working exclusively on high-value IAM projects with leading organisations. You'll benefit from: Fully remote and flexible working. Exposure to enterprise-scale identity programmes. Dedicated learning and development time. Funded certifications and continuous technical training. Excellent career progression within a growing European practice. Competitive salary and benefits package. Interested? If you're an experienced Okta Architect looking for a role where you can influence technical strategy while staying close to delivery, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Envo Talent for a confidential discussion.

Lead Technical Architect - Azure Cloud Migration Location: Remote (UK) Rate: 737 per day (Outside IR35) Duration: Initial 3-month contract with potential extension Clearance: BPSS An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Lead Technical Architect to join a high-profile programme supporting NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) on the migration of a critical national infrastructure application to Microsoft Azure. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership across discovery, design assurance, and migration delivery, ensuring a secure, resilient, and operationally ready cloud solution. Working alongside senior stakeholders, Microsoft specialists, delivery teams, and third-party suppliers, you will act as the technical design authority throughout the cloud migration lifecycle. Essential Skills & Experience Extensive experience leading large-scale Azure cloud migration programmes. Proven background as a Lead Technical Architect within complex enterprise environments. Experience operating at SFIA Level 6/7. Ability to provide technical governance across multiple workstreams and stakeholder groups. Strong communication skills with the ability to engage senior client stakeholders and hyperscale cloud providers. Strong expertise across: Microsoft Azure Architecture Enterprise Networking Identity & Access Management (IAM) Security Architecture Backup & Recovery Disaster Recovery Business Continuity Planning Desirable Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect certification. TOGAF certification. Experience migrating applications from on-premises environments to Azure. Knowledge of service transition and operational support model design. Key Responsibilities Lead technical governance and architecture assurance throughout the migration programme. Review and validate target Azure architecture and landing zone design. Oversee security, resilience, compliance, and disaster recovery requirements. Assess technical risks, dependencies, and migration approaches. Support migration planning, implementation, cutover activities, and service transition. Facilitate architecture workshops and governance forums. Act as the primary technical interface between NHSBT, Microsoft, project teams, and third-party suppliers. What You'll Get in Return Opportunity to work on a nationally significant cloud transformation programme. Fully remote engagement. Competitive daily rate of 737 per day Outside IR35. Exposure to complex Azure architecture and Critical National Infrastructure environments. Collaborative working with senior technical and business stakeholders. What You Need to Do Now If you're interested in this role, click 'Apply Now' to submit your CV, or contact the Hays Technology team for a confidential discussion about your next career move. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Apple Recruitment are recruiting URGENTLY for a Legal Adviser, Examiner of Statutory Rules - Part Time, on behalf of the NI Assembly. This role will be until the end of June 2026. Hourly rate based on £69,032 (pro rata 18.5 hours per week). Job Purpose: The Office of the Examiner of Statutory Rules carries out scrutiny of delegated legislation and of delegated powers in primary legislation for the Northern Ireland Assembly. Legal Advisers in the Office of the Examiner of Statutory Rules provide specialist legal advice to support the discharge of this function. Legal Advisers provide objective legal advice, independent of government, to support the Assembly in its scrutiny and legislative roles. They advise the Examiner of Statutory Rules and the Committees of the Assembly in relation to delegated legislation before the Assembly, on relevant technical and human rights law, and in relation to relevant parliamentary procedure. Job Description: The successful applicant will: • Provide comprehensive, authoritative, objective, and timely legal advice to the Examiner of Statutory Rules and to the Committees of the Assembly in relation to: o delegated legislation. o the exercise of delegated powers. o matters of public law. o matters of constitutional law. o human rights law. o the Windsor Framework. o parliamentary procedure. o matters concerning statutory interpretation. • Provide legal advice to the Director of Legal, Governance and Research Services, and to the Examiner of Statutory Rules. • Conduct legal research, including using electronic and other resources to provide authoritative advice, at short notice, on unfamiliar areas of law. • Attend the Committees of the Assembly to deliver legal advice. • Maintain membership of the relevant professional body (the Bar of Northern Ireland or the Law Society of Northern Ireland), undertake sufficient and relevant training, and act in accordance with the applicable code of conduct in the discharge of your duties. • Develop and maintain effective relationships with senior staff and political actors in the Assembly and colleagues in other legislatures. • Regularly participate in or lead teams to deliver legislation or corporate and organisational objectives. • Comply with all of the Assembly Commission's staff policies and procedures including the Equal Opportunities and Dignity at Work policies. • Manage information and records in accordance with established policies and statutory requirements. • Carry out such other duties as the Assembly Commission reasonably requires of you. If you wish to apply or would like more information, please email your CV in Microsoft word format to Caroline Parker by Wednesday 29 th April You must also include a bullet pointed synopsis at the top of your CV demonstrating how exactly you meet the Essential Criteria below. Essential Criteria: At the closing date for applications, applicants must: 1. Hold a first or bachelor's degree of minimum 2.2 classification (or equivalent); AND 2. be entitled to practice in Northern Ireland as a barrister or solicitor; AND 3. have at least four years' post-qualification experience ('PQE') in law to include evidence of the following: (a) interpreting, and providing legal advice in relation to, legislation; (b) providing legal advice in relation to human rights; (c) demonstrating legal analytical ability and sound judgement in the resolution of complex legal problems; and (d) communicating with clients with clarity and confidence. AND 4. provide evidence of a knowledge of constitutional, administrative and human rights law in Northern Ireland. Further Details: Hourly Rate based on £69,032 (pro rata 18.5 hours per week). Duration: Up to end June 2026 Date of informal discussions - Thursday 30 April 2026 via teams, please ensure you will be available on this date if selected to attend informal discussion. You must be available to start immediately This business area offers limited hybrid working based on business need Closing date for CV submission to Apple: Wednesday 29 th If you wish to apply or would like more information, please email your CV in Microsoft word format to Caroline by Wednesday 29 th Applicants must ensure their CV is accurate and up to date. The CV should include your full employment history inclusive of dates, all academic achievements and full personal contact details. Please note only applicants that match these criteria can be considered for the role. Apple Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Apple Recruitment Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

What you'll be doing We're looking for a Head of Health and Safety - Operations to join the House of Commons Governance Office, leading a critical function within the Parliamentary Safety Team (PST). This is a high-impact leadership role where you'll shape and deliver operational health and safety services across a uniquely complex and high-profile environment. You'll lead a team of specialist professionals to provide expert advice, drive consistency in safety practices, and embed a proactive, positive safety culture that supports the safe operation of Parliament. Working at the heart of UK democracy, you'll oversee the delivery of operational safety support across a diverse estate, including higher-risk areas, ensuring that robust processes, monitoring and reporting mechanisms are in place. You'll play a key role in driving continuous improvement, leading incident investigations, strengthening stakeholder relationships and championing innovative approaches to safety management. This is an exciting opportunity to influence safety culture at scale, working closely with senior leaders and contributing to strategic, organisation-wide initiatives that ensure Parliament continues to operate safely, effectively and responsibly. Find out more about working at the House of Commons. Why Join us? In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including but not limited to: Generous annual leave starting at 30 days and increasing to 35 after one full working year. Enrolment in the excellent Civil Service pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 27% Flexible working options that help you find a balance including enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave, caring leave and alternative working patterns. What we're looking for. Qualifications: A relevant professional qualification, such as NEBOSH Diploma, NVQ Level 5/6 in Safety or degree in a safety related discipline and significant experience in construction and/or facilities management areas. Membership of a relevant technical body e.g. IOSH, IIRSM. ISO accredited Internal Auditor or willingness to obtain within the first year. Experience, Skills and Knowledge: Experience of: Strategic health & safety at a senior management level Leading a team of diverse professional subject matter experts Experience of managing an operational safety function within a diverse and complex environment (experience of construction safety is not essential but would be desirable) A comprehensive and up to date knowledge, experience and understanding of safety legislation, codes of practices, industry standards and best practice developments. Good interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with key customers, stakeholders and colleagues at all levels. The ability to challenge appropriately and robustly to ensure adherence to procedures. Ability to lead a team, building and maintaining strong collaborative partnerships to achieve organisational goals, whilst upholding the values of equality, diversity and inclusion and supporting team progression and capability. Strong written and oral communications skills with the ability to produce succinct reports and have the ability to determine appropriate solutions and mitigate risks. Next Steps and Additional Information CV & Supporting Statement - If you would like to apply for this role, please submit your CV and covering letter with an 500-word limit. More information on the application process can be found here: Application process - UK Parliament Please note that most job offers will be made at the minimum of the salary range, other than in exceptional circumstances. We may close the vacancy prior to the closing date stated due to a high volume of applications.

Azure AI Cloud Engineer London (Hybrid): Onsite 4:1 WFH £635.63pd Umbrella Rate We're seeking a forward-thinking engineer ready to sit at the absolute intersection of Cloud Infrastructure and Artificial Intelligence within this international banking group. This is a unique opportunity to join a small, dynamic team within a leading financial services institution as they evolve their digital engineering capabilities. You will play a pivotal role in building the secure, scalable foundations that underpin critical banking services, transitioning from traditional cloud functions into a high-impact AI enablement powerhouse. In this hands-on role, you will design and develop bespoke cloud and AI solutions, primarily focusing on Azure while expanding into Oracle Cloud and AWS. You will be the bridge between platforms and software engineering, applying rigorous discipline to deliver automated, sustainable patterns that meet complex regulatory and security standards. Your Key Responsibilities Design & Deliver: Architect and implement cloud and AI-ready solutions on Azure, building repeatable patterns and integration services that support next-generation workloads. Secure AI Architecture: Develop and scale secure infrastructure architectures that allow applications to safely access both cloud-based backend services and on-premises data sources. Enforce Governance & Guardrails: Operationalise strict zero-trust governance controls, including robust API management structures to log every single user prompt and completion for full auditability. Engineering Excellence: Drive automation through Infrastructure-as-Code (Bicep, Terraform) and CI/CD pipelines, while maintaining REST APIs and identity-aware solution patterns. Stakeholder Collaboration: Act as a credible technical bridge between business analysts and senior front-office teams (including electronic trading platforms). You will confidently take business requirements, map out constraints, and articulate complex technical limitations to non-technical stakeholders. Skills & Experience Required Production-Level Azure Infrastructure: Deep hands-on experience with core Azure services, PaaS, and Infrastructure-as-Code (Bicep, ARM, or Terraform). You must be hit-the-ground-running at a senior level; the team does not have the capacity to train on core Azure mechanics. AI Engineering (Beyond the Basics): Real-world enterprise experience designing and deploying solutions centred around agentic workflows, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and vectorisation patterns, rather than purely self-taught or personal interest projects. Software Engineering & Tech Stack: High proficiency in Python and PowerShell for building automation frameworks, REST APIs, and identity flows. Production exposure to the OpenAI SDK, GPT models, and Palantir Foundry is highly desirable. Identity & Regulated Security: Exceptional understanding of Entra ID, IAM patterns, and implementing rigorous security controls. Experience within a highly regulated environment such as banking, insurance, or healthcare is essential. Qualifications: You should ideally hold an Azure certification (AZ-104 or higher) This is more than just an infrastructure role; it is a chance to influence a global cloud strategy and gain exposure to multi-cloud environments during a major AI transformation. If you thrive in a results-driven environment and want to make a tangible impact on the future of FinTech, we want to hear from you. If you've held any of these roles or used these technologies/skills, this role could be a great fit: Cloud Engineer, AI Engineer, Azure Architect, Platform Engineer, DevOps Engineer, Python Developer, Azure OpenAI, Bicep, Terraform, Entra ID, Generative AI Integration, and FinTech Cloud Specialist. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a leading independent tech recruitment consultancy in the UK. For every CV sent to clients, we donate £1 to The Born Free Foundation. We are a Climate Action Workforce in partnership with Ecologi. If this role isn't right for you, explore our referral reward program with payouts at interview and placement milestones. Visit our website for details. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd acts as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Apple Recruitment are recruiting URGENTLY for a Legal Adviser, Examiner of Statutory Rules - Part Time, on behalf of the NI Assembly. This role will be until the end of June 2026. Hourly rate based on £69,032 (pro rata 18.5 hours per week). Job Purpose: The Office of the Examiner of Statutory Rules carries out scrutiny of delegated legislation and of delegated powers in primary legislation for the Northern Ireland Assembly. Legal Advisers in the Office of the Examiner of Statutory Rules provide specialist legal advice to support the discharge of this function. Legal Advisers provide objective legal advice, independent of government, to support the Assembly in its scrutiny and legislative roles. They advise the Examiner of Statutory Rules and the Committees of the Assembly in relation to delegated legislation before the Assembly, on relevant technical and human rights law, and in relation to relevant parliamentary procedure. Job Description: The successful applicant will: • Provide comprehensive, authoritative, objective, and timely legal advice to the Examiner of Statutory Rules and to the Committees of the Assembly in relation to: o delegated legislation. o the exercise of delegated powers. o matters of public law. o matters of constitutional law. o human rights law. o the Windsor Framework. o parliamentary procedure. o matters concerning statutory interpretation. • Provide legal advice to the Director of Legal, Governance and Research Services, and to the Examiner of Statutory Rules. • Conduct legal research, including using electronic and other resources to provide authoritative advice, at short notice, on unfamiliar areas of law. • Attend the Committees of the Assembly to deliver legal advice. • Maintain membership of the relevant professional body (the Bar of Northern Ireland or the Law Society of Northern Ireland), undertake sufficient and relevant training, and act in accordance with the applicable code of conduct in the discharge of your duties. • Develop and maintain effective relationships with senior staff and political actors in the Assembly and colleagues in other legislatures. • Regularly participate in or lead teams to deliver legislation or corporate and organisational objectives. • Comply with all of the Assembly Commission's staff policies and procedures including the Equal Opportunities and Dignity at Work policies. • Manage information and records in accordance with established policies and statutory requirements. • Carry out such other duties as the Assembly Commission reasonably requires of you. If you wish to apply or would like more information, please email your CV in Microsoft word format to Caroline Parker by Wednesday 29 th April You must also include a bullet pointed synopsis at the top of your CV demonstrating how exactly you meet the Essential Criteria below. Essential Criteria: At the closing date for applications, applicants must: 1. Hold a first or bachelor's degree of minimum 2.2 classification (or equivalent); AND 2. be entitled to practice in Northern Ireland as a barrister or solicitor; AND 3. have at least four years' post-qualification experience ('PQE') in law to include evidence of the following: (a) interpreting, and providing legal advice in relation to, legislation; (b) providing legal advice in relation to human rights; (c) demonstrating legal analytical ability and sound judgement in the resolution of complex legal problems; and (d) communicating with clients with clarity and confidence. AND 4. provide evidence of a knowledge of constitutional, administrative and human rights law in Northern Ireland. Further Details: Hourly Rate based on £69,032 (pro rata 18.5 hours per week). Duration: Up to end June 2026 Date of informal discussions - Thursday 30 April 2026 via teams, please ensure you will be available on this date if selected to attend informal discussion. You must be available to start immediately This business area offers limited hybrid working based on business need Closing date for CV submission to Apple: Wednesday 29 th If you wish to apply or would like more information, please email your CV in Microsoft word format to Caroline by Wednesday 29 th Applicants must ensure their CV is accurate and up to date. The CV should include your full employment history inclusive of dates, all academic achievements and full personal contact details. Please note only applicants that match these criteria can be considered for the role. Apple Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Apple Recruitment Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Identity and Access Management Senior Architect (Manager/Senior Manager) London / Manchester / Leeds / Edinburgh Hybrid - 2/3 days per week in office Permanent - £70,000 - £105,000 + benefits Hays Technology are working with a global business consultancy organisation who are looking for a variety of Identity and Access Management professionals. The team you'll be working within is responsible for providing Identity and Access Management services to a wide range of clients. You'll be working on projects to provide IAM solutions to clients, running IAM diagnostics, assisting with strategy definition and minimising IAM risk for clients. What you'll be doing: Define IAM use cases, functional and non-functional solution requirements, and technical specifications, such as those for user authentication, access control, integration, performance and scalability requirements and specifications. Design and architect IAM solutions by creating high-level and low-level designs that align with business objectives and comply with industry cybersecurity standards. Creating high-level and low-level system architecture diagrams with technical descriptions of each component. Defining the system specifications to support optimal performance. Integrating workflows with third-party systems and security tools, such as Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions, multi-factor authentication solutions, and cloud platforms like Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Azure. Develop technical documentation for IAM implementations including process documentation to enable solution operation (e.g., defining processes for user onboarding, access requests, identity governance, approval workflows, authentication workflows, and provisioning/de-provisioning tasks). Implement IAM solutions Install solution components in on-premise environments where relevant, or configuration of cloud components (and scripting / coding of plug-ins / extensions for cloud solutions) What we're looking for: Broad enterprise identity experience across IGA, PAM, AM, AD, CIAM, with demonstrable ability to build identity strategies which integrate into client enterprise architectures and beyond. Experience of working with IGA, PAM, AM, AD, CIAM solutions such as SailPoint, Saviynt, etc. Experience working in a digital transformation environment supporting the definition of Identity architecture leveraging cloud native and/or other IAM solutions. Advanced, practical experience with cloud hosting services including, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform. Hands-on experience of Microsoft Active Directory/Azure AD Domain Services, Federation Services, Certificate Services, DNS and DHCP. Understanding of decentralised identity, verifiable credentials, microservices and Trust over IP architecture stack. Experience with waterfall and agile type methodologies, often working within client-specified frameworks. Managing teams across a mix of locations, cultures, and experience levels. Detail oriented and strong problem-solving skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Desirable: Understanding of malware and the modern threat landscape Relevant certifications (e.g. CIAM, CISSP, CAMS, etc.) Exposure to/Understanding of DevOps tools and repositories (e.g. Git, Azure DevOps, Kubernetes, Docker, Jenkins, Ansible etc.) Role-based access control (RBAC) design Practical experience with Linux operating systems Experience with Modern Authentication concepts e.g. Self-Service Identity, Bring your own Identity, SCIM, SAML, WS-Federation, OAuth, Open ID Connect What you'll get in return In addition to a salary of between £70,000 to £105,000, you'll also receive a variety of benefits, such as: Annual bonus - % dependent on role seniority Car/cash allowance - £ dependent on role seniority Progression plans and growth opportunities within National and Global teams Good holidays and pension Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

IAM Architect Are you an IAM Architect who wants to design global identity and access strategy for a top tier international firm, not just maintain it? We are partnered with a leading international professional services firm based in Central London who are looking to hire an Architect to play a pivotal role in shaping enterprise wide identity, access and security architecture across a complex global environment. This is a senior hands on architecture role with genuine influence. You will work closely with security, platform engineering and senior technology leadership to modernise identity governance, strengthen privileged access and embed zero trust principles across the firm's global technology estate. What's on offer Opportunity to Architect and influence identity and access strategy at a global scale Work at the intersection of IAM, Security and Infrastructure Architecture Exposure to modern identity technologies including zero trust, ITDR, and passwordless authentication A collaborative, inclusive culture with strong investment in professional development Hybrid working: 3 days in the office, 2 days remote What you'll be doing: Develop and maintain the firm's IAM architecture, including identity life cycle, access governance and privileged access controls. Ensure seamless integration of multi-factor authentication with biometric and mobile device capabilities to improve both security and user experience. Champion the adoption of identity threat detection and response solutions to proactively identify and mitigate identity-based attacks. Design secure authentication and authorization patterns (OpenID Connect, SAML, OAuth, Kerberos, LDAP) and in conjunction with the Platform Engineering team, Conditional Access policies aligned with Microsoft best practices. Architect and enhance privileged access management (PAM) capabilities, including approval workflows and continuous monitoring. Collaborate with Security to design Azure Policies and guardrails, supporting audit readiness and remediation Oversee Conditional Access deployment and risk-based authentication What we're looking for: Proven background working as an IAM Architect or alternatively as a Security Architect with strong experience focussed on Identity and Access Management. Previous experience working in large scale global environment (professional services experience preferred) Deep expertise in Microsoft identity and security across SaaS/PaaS, IAM, and Privileged Access domains, advanced Entra ID/Azure AD and on-prem AD. Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP Strong experience with Azure Strong command of SSO and authentication protocols: OpenID Connect, SAML, OAuth, Kerberos, LDAP. Hands-on RBAC design, entitlement management, and automated provisioning/de-provisioning pipelines. Proficiency with PowerShell and RESTful integrations for identity automation and compliance checks. Familiarity with NDR and Micro-Segmentation patterns; understanding of network topologies and their interplay with IAM. Ability to communicate clearly with non-technical stakeholders Calm, credible and pragmatic approach with strong personal gravitas Interested? This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a pivotal role in a leading global organisation. If you meet the criteria and are excited about this opportunity, apply now to discuss your next move with our specialist tech recruitment team. Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Lead Cyber Security Solution Architect - Banking - London - Up to 120,000 Basic Salary + Hybrid Working Overview We are seeking an experienced Lead Cyber Security Solution Architect to lead a team of Governance, Risk, and Control (GRC) specialists. This team is responsible for conducting Secure-by-Design assessments on technology projects, ensuring compliance with IT security policies and requirements. Role and Responsibilities Lead and manage the Secure-by-Design team across multiple business entities. Oversee security reviews for technology projects prior to implementation. Define KPIs for the team and monitor performance. Engage with business and technology stakeholders to assess technical and non-technical controls. Review reports and validate evidence of control effectiveness. Develop and implement testing strategies for IT security controls. Identify and document risks, gaps, findings, and recommend actions. Ensure timely completion of security assessments and manage team workload effectively. Essential Skills & Experience Proven ability to manage complex tasks with broad scope and ambiguity. Strong background in cybersecurity assurance, policies, and standards. Expertise across IT security domains: Governance, IAM, Risk Management, Security Testing, Incident Management, Vulnerability Management. Experience in senior stakeholder engagement and management reporting. Ability to coach and mentor team members. Deep understanding of IT security frameworks (SOX, FFIEC, ISO27001, NIST, PCI-DSS, Cloud Security Alliance). Strong managerial and leadership skills. Hands-on experience as an IT auditor, security auditor, or GRC analyst. Excellent planning, prioritization, and documentation skills. Broad technical knowledge of IT systems (OS, databases, firewalls, SIEM, DLP). Cloud Platforms: AWS and Azure. AI Knowledge: Understanding of AI principles and security implications. Solutions / Technical Network Architecture: Ability to design secure technical solutions and network architectures. Controls Experience: Strong background in implementing and assessing security controls. Splunk Knowledge: Familiarity with SIEM tools and log analysis. CyberArk: Experience with privileged access management solutions. Package Salary: Up to 120,000 Up to 20% Bonus Hybrid, with travel to London Career Development Opportunities Benefits: Pension scheme, professional training, paid holiday Lead Cyber Security Solution Architect - Banking - London - Up to 120,000 Basic Salary + Hybrid Working