Hybrid Security Architect & Consultant – Financial Services

Liverpool Victoria; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Bournemouth is seeking a proactive Security Consultant (Architect) to join their Information Security team. This role focuses on designing and implementing robust security measures to protect information assets. Candidates should have substantial expertise in security architecture and relevant certifications, as well as strong stakeholder engagement skills. The position features a hybrid working pattern and offers various benefits, including competitive pensions and bonus schemes.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

Flexible benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Expertise in defining security requirements for financial systems.
• Experience with regulatory frameworks and compliance (FCA, PRA, GDPR).
• Strong knowledge of secure application development practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of secure enterprise systems and networks.
• Develop and maintain information security policies and standards.
• Promote security awareness through guidance and training.

Skills

Security architecture

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Cloud security

Education

Professional security certifications (CISSP, ISSAP, CISM)

Industry qualifications (CII, FRM)

Job description

A leading financial services company in Bournemouth is seeking a proactive Security Consultant (Architect) to join their Information Security team. This role focuses on designing and implementing robust security measures to protect information assets. Candidates should have substantial expertise in security architecture and relevant certifications, as well as strong stakeholder engagement skills. The position features a hybrid working pattern and offers various benefits, including competitive pensions and bonus schemes.