Principal Security Architect

Principal Security Architect



Milton Keynes / London (Hybrid - 2 Days Per Week)



£81,000 - £90,000 + 15% Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Are you a Security Architect who wants to build something rather than inherit it?

We're supporting NHBC as they embark on an exciting business-wide digital transformation, creating a brand-new Security Architecture & Engineering capability as part of a newly approved Cyber Security strategy. This is a rare opportunity to work directly alongside the CISO, helping define the future of security across a large enterprise while influencing architecture, cloud strategy and secure engineering from day one.

This isn't a role where you'll simply maintain existing controls.

You'll play a key part in shaping security architecture, embedding secure-by-design principles, driving DevSecOps adoption and helping build a modern security function supporting one of the UK's most ambitious technology transformation programmes.

The Opportunity

The organisation is undergoing a significant digital transformation, with major investment across cloud, AI, digital platforms and enterprise technology.

Working closely with the CISO, Chief Architects and Engineering teams, you'll define the long-term security architecture, influence technology strategy and ensure security is embedded across every stage of technology delivery.

As the function grows, you'll also help establish the Security Engineering capability, providing technical leadership while helping shape the future team.

What You'll Be Doing

• Defining and evolving the enterprise security architecture
• Developing the long-term security technology roadmap
• Driving secure-by-design principles across enterprise programmes
• Embedding DevSecOps practices into engineering teams
• Working closely with Architecture Design Authority and senior technology stakeholders
• Providing architectural assurance across cloud, infrastructure and business change initiatives
• Designing scalable security standards, patterns and control frameworks
• Supporting cloud transformation and future AI initiatives
• Leading technical security decisions across enterprise platforms
• Helping build and mature the Security Engineering capability as the team grows

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who combines strong technical expertise with strategic thinking.

You'll likely have experience across:

• Enterprise Security Architecture
• Cloud Security (Azure and/or AWS)
• Secure-by-Design
• DevSecOps
• Security Engineering
• Security Governance
• Enterprise Architecture
• Technical Leadership
• Security Roadmaps
• Security Standards & Control Frameworks
• Risk & Design Assurance
• Stakeholder Management at senior level

Why Join?

This is one of the most influential security hires within the organisation's newly established Cyber Security function.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Work directly with the CISO
• Influence enterprise-wide technology strategy
• Build a modern Security Architecture function
• Drive cloud security and DevSecOps transformation
• Shape how security is embedded across future digital products
• Join during a period of significant investment and organisational change

Rather than maintaining an established environment, you'll have genuine ownership in building the future security capability.

Package

• £81,000 - £90,000 (flexibility for exceptional candidates)
• 15% Performance Bonus
• Hybrid Working (2 days per week)
• Milton Keynes or London office
• Excellent benefits package
• Long-term career progression within a growing Cyber Security function

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

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