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Security Solutions Architect

Walsh EmploymentLondon, UK🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 16 Jul 2026

Quick Overview

Salary
£140 - £185/hr
Work Type
On Site
Schedule
Full Time
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Security Solutions Architect

Location: London hybrid, office based 3 days per week
Salary: £140-185K base with £180-230K OTE plus excellent benefits package

About the Opportunity

Our client is a global enterprise software company at the forefront of DevSecOps, Application Security, and software supply chain security.

They are looking for a Security Solutions Architect to join their growing UK organisation in a highly strategic, customer-facing role. The focus is on helping large enterprise customers modernise their application security programmes, secure software delivery pipelines, and strengthen governance, risk, and compliance across complex software environments.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior security architecture specialist with a background across areas such as Application Security, DevSecOps platforms, cloud security, software supply chain security, developer platforms, security consulting, or enterprise software.

The successful candidate will operate as a trusted advisor to both technical and executive stakeholders, bridging the gap between software development, security operations, governance, and enterprise risk management.

Key Requirements

You will be a senior Application Security, DevSecOps, or Software Supply Chain Security specialist with strong experience working with large enterprise organisations and complex security environments. You will bring:

10+ years experience in Application Security, DevSecOps, Software Supply Chain Security, or closely related security domains

Strong background working with large enterprise customers and complex, multi-stakeholder security environments

Experience gained across one or more relevant areas, such as AppSec, DevSecOps platforms, cloud security, developer platforms, security consulting, or enterprise software

Deep understanding of secure SDLC practices and how security can be embedded across modern software delivery

Strong knowledge of Application Security, DevSecOps, software supply chain security, cloud-native technologies, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and emerging AI-related security challenges

Experience working with security, governance, compliance, and risk management teams

Background supporting enterprise technical sales engagements, proof-of-value initiatives, strategic consulting, or customer architecture programmes

Strong ability to engage with CISOs, Security Leaders, Engineering Executives, Product Teams, and technical delivery teams

Excellent presentation, communication, and advisory skills with both technical and executive audiences

Ability to influence cross-functional teams and build trusted relationships across customer and internal organisations

Role & Responsibilities

As a Security Solutions Architect, you will act as a senior subject matter expert for Application Security, DevSecOps, and software supply chain security.

You will partner closely with enterprise customers, internal Solutions Engineering teams, Product Management, Customer Success, and Engineering to design future-state security architectures, influence product direction, and drive successful customer outcomes. Your responsibilities will include:

Designing and guiding enterprise-scale DevSecOps and Application Security strategies for strategic customers

Developing future-state architectures that integrate security throughout the software development lifecycle

Leading advanced technical workshops, architecture reviews, and security discussions with customers

Providing deep expertise across Application Security, software supply chain security, and emerging AI-related security risks

Engaging with CISOs, Security Leaders, Engineering Executives, and technical teams

Translating complex technical concepts into business value, risk reduction, and strategic outcomes

Capturing customer requirements, market trends, and technical feedback to influence future product capabilities

Collaborating closely with Product and Engineering teams to align customer needs with roadmap priorities

Supporting strategic opportunities through technical positioning, differentiation, and architecture-led guidance

Mentoring Solutions Engineers and customer-facing teams on security best practice

Creating reusable frameworks, playbooks, technical content, and architectural guidance

Partnering with Customer Success teams to drive adoption, value realisation, and long-term customer success

Why Join?

This is a high-impact opportunity to join a global technology company operating in one of the fastest-growing areas of enterprise software security.

You will have the chance to work with some of the worlds most sophisticated enterprise organisations, help shape the future of DevSecOps and software security, and influence product innovation in a market where Application Security, AI security, and software supply chain risk are now board-level priorities.

The role offers excellent visibility, strong internal collaboration, and the opportunity to become a recognised thought leader within a rapidly growing technology market.


Skills

Kubernetes

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