Cyber Security Architect: Secure by Design & Cloud Risk Lead

Benefact group; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - GBP 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services group in Gloucester is seeking a Cyber Security Architect to enhance their technology landscape. This role involves designing secure architectures and guiding digital transformations. Candidates should have strong knowledge of UK regulatory frameworks and experience in cloud security, stakeholder engagement, and risk assessments. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and development opportunities. Join us in making a difference as we strive to become the UK's number one corporate donor.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

12% employer contribution to pension

Annual bonus scheme

28 days annual leave

Health and wellbeing benefits

Volunteering day per year

Employee Assistance Programme

Full study support for qualifications

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of security architecture principles and secure by design practices.
• Strong knowledge of UK regulatory and compliance frameworks such as GDPR, NIS2.
• Proven experience designing secure solutions across cloud, infrastructure and application domains.
• Expertise in threat modelling, risk assessment and reviewing technical designs.

Responsibilities

• Drive the development and governance of security architecture.
• Lead threat modelling and risk assessments.
• Partner with teams to guide secure implementation.
• Assess emerging technologies and oversee supply chain security.
• Contribute architectural insight during incidents.

Skills

Security architecture principles

Cloud security architectures

Stakeholder engagement

Threat modelling

Risk assessment

Knowledge of UK regulatory frameworks

Modern security tooling

Job description

A financial services group in Gloucester is seeking a Cyber Security Architect to enhance their technology landscape. This role involves designing secure architectures and guiding digital transformations. Candidates should have strong knowledge of UK regulatory frameworks and experience in cloud security, stakeholder engagement, and risk assessments. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and development opportunities. Join us in making a difference as we strive to become the UK's number one corporate donor.