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Security Architect
Our Future Health UK. Influence the security architecture underpinning products, platforms, and the cloud-first environment .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive experience in securely architecting cloud-native systems and developing security requirements, with a strong focus on integrating security into engineering practices. Proficient in communicating security risks and strategies to diverse audiences while fostering a secure-by-design culture across teams.
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Cloud-Native Security ArchitectureDevSecOps ExperienceMicrosoft Security ToolsThreat ModellingISO 27001 Knowledge
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Hard Skills
Cloud Security ControlsSecurity Risk ManagementEnterprise Security ArchitectureKubernetesData Platforms
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsCollaborationAdaptability
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft SentinelMicrosoft DefenderMicrosoft EntraMicrosoft PurviewAzure Security Services
Certifications & Qualifications
SABSA Chartered Security ArchitectCREST Registered Technical Security Architect (CRTSA)CISMCISSPCompTIA Security+
Industry Keywords
Agile WorkingCloud Security Alliance CCSKAzure Kubernetes ServiceDatabricksSnowflake
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesAzureCloudKubernetesVault
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Influence the security architecture underpinning products, platforms, and the cloud-first environment
- Act as a trusted advisor to squads and support secure technology decisions
- Partner with engineers to embed security into solutions from the outset
- Collaborate across architecture, engineering, and data teams to solve complex technical challenges and drive alignment
- Lead threat-modelling activities and turn security risks into practical design improvements
- Ensure security strategies, controls, and patterns remain effective as the organisation scales
- Champion secure-by-design thinking and consistency across teams and domains
- Communicate security risks, opportunities, and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences
- Support strategic Researcher initiatives that deliver value to researchers and commercial growth plans
- Contribute to evolving engineering culture and safer, more scalable ways of working
Requirements
What you’ll need- Extensive experience securely architecting cloud-native systems at high and technical-detail levels
- Extensive experience developing security requirements
- Experience working with DevSecOps squads or similar in a total-ownership model
- Experience creating enterprise security architecture artefacts
- Experience with Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender suite, Microsoft Entra, Microsoft Purview, and Azure security services such as Key Vault, NSGs, and WAF
- Experience with Kubernetes, including Azure Kubernetes Service
- Experience with data platforms such as Databricks, Snowflake, and Dagster
- Proven understanding of security risk management
- Excellent understanding of common security controls, particularly cloud security controls
- Understanding of threat modelling
- Knowledge of ISO 27001 and other commonly used security standards
- Understanding of modern cloud technologies
- Exposure to Agile working
- Ability to translate between technical and non-technical teams
- Desire to be part of a small, fast-paced team
- Relevant certifications such as SABSA Chartered Security Architect, CREST Registered Technical Security Architect (CRTSA), CISM, CISSP, Microsoft certifications (MS-500, AZ-500, AZ-700, SC-200, SC-300), CompTIA Security+ and Cloud+, or Cloud Security Alliance CCSK
Benefits
Comp & perks- Salary from £90,000 per annum
- Generous Pension Scheme – employer contributions of up to 12%
- 30 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
- Flexible use of bank holidays
- Enhanced Parental Leave
- Cycle to Work Scheme with 25-39% savings on a new bike and accessories
- Home & Tech Savings – up to 8% off IKEA and Currys products, with salary-sacrifice payment over 12 months
- £1,000 Employee Referral Bonus
- Wellbeing Support, including Mental Health First Aiders, 24/7 online GP services, and Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family
- Central London office in Holborn
- Flexible and remote working arrangements
- Reasonable adjustments support during the application process