Macildowie Recruitment and Retention
Solihull, West Midlands
Security Architect Salary: £70,000 - £85,000 + benefits Type: Permanent Working model: Hybrid with office based in Solihull Security Architect Overview: This role will be joining a leading Midlands based organisation who are looking for an experienced Security Architect to play a key role in designing, assuring and evolving secure technology solutions across the enterprise. This is a senior technical role where security is embedded by design and by default, enabling innovation while protecting confidentiality, integrity and availability of information assets. About The Security Architect Role: As Security Architect, you will act as a technical authority for security architecture, working closely with architecture teams, delivery teams, suppliers and senior stakeholders. You will translate policy, risk and regulatory requirements into practical, scalable security architectures across systems, platforms and integrations. Key Responsibilities: Define, maintain and evolve security architecture principles, standards and patterns Design and assure security controls for new and existing systems, platforms and integrations Conduct security architecture reviews, risk assessments and threat modelling Provide pragmatic guidance to engineering teams, architects and third-party suppliers Ensure alignment between security architecture, enterprise architecture and technology roadmaps Support compliance with frameworks such as ISO27001 and GDPR Contribute to supplier selection and procurement, ensuring security requirements are met Support incident response activities and post-incident remediation Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities and security technologies Essential Experience & Skills: Strong background in security architecture or senior technical security roles Broad technical knowledge across areas including: Cloud, hybrid and network security Identity & Access Management (IAM) Encryption and key management Secure application and API design Logging, monitoring and SIEM Infrastructure, platform and endpoint security Experience working with security and compliance frameworks such as ISO27001, GDPR, NIST or CIS Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, able to communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences Pragmatic, risk-based approach with strong analytical skills Experience working with third-party suppliers and service providers Desirable: Security or architecture certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM, CCSP, SABSA, TOGAF) Cloud security certifications (AWS / Azure) Experience within regulated environments Exposure to SAP security architecture What's on Offer: £70,000 - £85,000 base salary Permanent role Hybrid working model Strong benefits package Opportunity to work in a complex, high-impact environment where security is business-critical Please put your home postcode on your CV when applying. Our recruitment tech uses this to make sure your CV is reviewed by the relevant consultant, for the relevant job(s), in the relevant geography. Macildowie are a recruitment business working on behalf of a client to recruit this role. Your personal data may be forwarded to that client company as part of the application process. If you would like information on how we will process your data please go to our website (macildowie) and view our fair processing notices which are located at the bottom of the page under privacy policies. Within the fair processing notice for Candidates there is guidance on how to amend your contact preferences or exercise your rights relating to personal data. We can't provide direct links as email address and website urls within our job adverts are removed by some of the websites on which we advertise. Macildowie is a specialist recruitment consultancy with a rich history of enhancing the careers of professionals across the Midlands and the Northern Home Counties. We have an unrivalled understanding of the local market place and recruit for the majority of the region's premier employers. To search for all of our live jobs please visit us at macildowie.
Security Architect Salary: £70,000 - £85,000 + benefits Type: Permanent Working model: Hybrid with office based in Solihull Security Architect Overview: This role will be joining a leading Midlands based organisation who are looking for an experienced Security Architect to play a key role in designing, assuring and evolving secure technology solutions across the enterprise. This is a senior technical role where security is embedded by design and by default, enabling innovation while protecting confidentiality, integrity and availability of information assets. About The Security Architect Role: As Security Architect, you will act as a technical authority for security architecture, working closely with architecture teams, delivery teams, suppliers and senior stakeholders. You will translate policy, risk and regulatory requirements into practical, scalable security architectures across systems, platforms and integrations. Key Responsibilities: Define, maintain and evolve security architecture principles, standards and patterns Design and assure security controls for new and existing systems, platforms and integrations Conduct security architecture reviews, risk assessments and threat modelling Provide pragmatic guidance to engineering teams, architects and third-party suppliers Ensure alignment between security architecture, enterprise architecture and technology roadmaps Support compliance with frameworks such as ISO27001 and GDPR Contribute to supplier selection and procurement, ensuring security requirements are met Support incident response activities and post-incident remediation Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities and security technologies Essential Experience & Skills: Strong background in security architecture or senior technical security roles Broad technical knowledge across areas including: Cloud, hybrid and network security Identity & Access Management (IAM) Encryption and key management Secure application and API design Logging, monitoring and SIEM Infrastructure, platform and endpoint security Experience working with security and compliance frameworks such as ISO27001, GDPR, NIST or CIS Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, able to communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences Pragmatic, risk-based approach with strong analytical skills Experience working with third-party suppliers and service providers Desirable: Security or architecture certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM, CCSP, SABSA, TOGAF) Cloud security certifications (AWS / Azure) Experience within regulated environments Exposure to SAP security architecture What's on Offer: £70,000 - £85,000 base salary Permanent role Hybrid working model Strong benefits package Opportunity to work in a complex, high-impact environment where security is business-critical Please put your home postcode on your CV when applying. Our recruitment tech uses this to make sure your CV is reviewed by the relevant consultant, for the relevant job(s), in the relevant geography. Macildowie are a recruitment business working on behalf of a client to recruit this role. Your personal data may be forwarded to that client company as part of the application process. If you would like information on how we will process your data please go to our website (macildowie) and view our fair processing notices which are located at the bottom of the page under privacy policies. Within the fair processing notice for Candidates there is guidance on how to amend your contact preferences or exercise your rights relating to personal data. We can't provide direct links as email address and website urls within our job adverts are removed by some of the websites on which we advertise. Macildowie is a specialist recruitment consultancy with a rich history of enhancing the careers of professionals across the Midlands and the Northern Home Counties. We have an unrivalled understanding of the local market place and recruit for the majority of the region's premier employers. To search for all of our live jobs please visit us at macildowie.
Leonardo UK Ltd
Job Description Leonardo UK is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Architect to join our Cyber & Security Solutions Division. In this role, you will shape secure by design architectures for complex customer environments, ensuring that security principles, patterns and controls are embedded from the outset. You will translate business and mission objectives into robust, risk informed security architectures and produce clear, actionable artefacts that guide the safe, consistent and resilient implementation of platforms and services. You will work in an agile, collaborative environment with a hybrid blend of home and on site working, maintaining close engagement with colleagues, engineering teams and customers. What you will do as a Senior Security Architect Relate - Build trusted relationships with customers, understanding their mission, constraints and operational context. Engage with stakeholders at all levels to ensure architectural decisions align with their objectives. Understand - Analyse complex systems and requirements, even with incomplete information, to define secure architectural options grounded in recognised security principles, patterns and frameworks. Assess - Apply a risk based approach to architecture. Identify threats, vulnerabilities and design weaknesses, and articulate these in business relevant language to support informed decision making. Treat - Define proportionate, layered security architectures across people, process and technology. Recommend security controls, patterns and design approaches that enable customers to meet their objectives while managing risk effectively. Assure - Develop and apply architectural assurance criteria. Conduct design reviews, compliance assessments and architecture governance activities to ensure solutions meet required standards and regulatory expectations. Develop - Contribute to Leonardo's architectural frameworks, reusable patterns and security offerings. Support business development by shaping technical solutions and providing architectural leadership in bids and proposals. What you'll bring This role offers the opportunity to influence major programmes and ensure that solutions meet the highest security and architectural standards. You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team of consultants, engineers and domain specialists. Core Skills Strong consulting and stakeholder engagement skills Ability to communicate complex architectural concepts clearly Adaptability, reliability and high quality delivery Collaborative mindset and willingness to support team development Qualifications Recognised professional certifications in Cyber Security, such as Sec+, CISMP, CISSP, CCSP, SABSA, TOGAF and AWS/Azure cloud certifications. Knowledge and Experience Deep understanding of TCP/IP, OSI layers, network protocols and associated architectural risks Ability to derive security requirements and architectural controls from high level functional or mission objectives Experience decomposing complex systems into modular, secure architectural components Ability to lead architectural workstreams and influence delivery outcomes across time, cost and quality Strong stakeholder management, balancing technical clarity with empathy and business awareness Experience mentoring junior architects or consultants Ability to articulate the rationale for architectural security controls to both technical and non technical audiences Technical depth in network, application, cloud or system security architecture, including control design and threat mitigation Understanding of the UK MOD, defence or national security domain is beneficial Leonardo welcomes applicants who may not meet every requirement. A strong security mindset, architectural curiosity and willingness to learn are the most important attributes. Security Clearance This role is subject to pre employment screening in line with the UK Government's Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: Why join us At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work-life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we're here to help you thrive. Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year. Secure your Future: Benefit from our award winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution. Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity). Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme. Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning. Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme. Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more. Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role. For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website. Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team-they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety. At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know. Be part of something bigger - apply now! Primary Location: GB - Bristol - Coldharbour Lane Contract Type: Permanent Hybrid Working: Hybrid
Job Description Leonardo UK is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Architect to join our Cyber & Security Solutions Division. In this role, you will shape secure by design architectures for complex customer environments, ensuring that security principles, patterns and controls are embedded from the outset. You will translate business and mission objectives into robust, risk informed security architectures and produce clear, actionable artefacts that guide the safe, consistent and resilient implementation of platforms and services. You will work in an agile, collaborative environment with a hybrid blend of home and on site working, maintaining close engagement with colleagues, engineering teams and customers. What you will do as a Senior Security Architect Relate - Build trusted relationships with customers, understanding their mission, constraints and operational context. Engage with stakeholders at all levels to ensure architectural decisions align with their objectives. Understand - Analyse complex systems and requirements, even with incomplete information, to define secure architectural options grounded in recognised security principles, patterns and frameworks. Assess - Apply a risk based approach to architecture. Identify threats, vulnerabilities and design weaknesses, and articulate these in business relevant language to support informed decision making. Treat - Define proportionate, layered security architectures across people, process and technology. Recommend security controls, patterns and design approaches that enable customers to meet their objectives while managing risk effectively. Assure - Develop and apply architectural assurance criteria. Conduct design reviews, compliance assessments and architecture governance activities to ensure solutions meet required standards and regulatory expectations. Develop - Contribute to Leonardo's architectural frameworks, reusable patterns and security offerings. Support business development by shaping technical solutions and providing architectural leadership in bids and proposals. What you'll bring This role offers the opportunity to influence major programmes and ensure that solutions meet the highest security and architectural standards. You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team of consultants, engineers and domain specialists. Core Skills Strong consulting and stakeholder engagement skills Ability to communicate complex architectural concepts clearly Adaptability, reliability and high quality delivery Collaborative mindset and willingness to support team development Qualifications Recognised professional certifications in Cyber Security, such as Sec+, CISMP, CISSP, CCSP, SABSA, TOGAF and AWS/Azure cloud certifications. Knowledge and Experience Deep understanding of TCP/IP, OSI layers, network protocols and associated architectural risks Ability to derive security requirements and architectural controls from high level functional or mission objectives Experience decomposing complex systems into modular, secure architectural components Ability to lead architectural workstreams and influence delivery outcomes across time, cost and quality Strong stakeholder management, balancing technical clarity with empathy and business awareness Experience mentoring junior architects or consultants Ability to articulate the rationale for architectural security controls to both technical and non technical audiences Technical depth in network, application, cloud or system security architecture, including control design and threat mitigation Understanding of the UK MOD, defence or national security domain is beneficial Leonardo welcomes applicants who may not meet every requirement. A strong security mindset, architectural curiosity and willingness to learn are the most important attributes. Security Clearance This role is subject to pre employment screening in line with the UK Government's Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: Why join us At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work-life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we're here to help you thrive. Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year. Secure your Future: Benefit from our award winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution. Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity). Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme. Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning. Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme. Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more. Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role. For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website. Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team-they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety. At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know. Be part of something bigger - apply now! Primary Location: GB - Bristol - Coldharbour Lane Contract Type: Permanent Hybrid Working: Hybrid
