Enterprise Security Architect/saas/sabsa/iso/iaas

Enterprise Security Architect/saas/sabsa/iso/iaas

Permanent
Location: London (Hybrid - 2 days onsite)
Level: Director
Department: IT Security

A leading financial services organization is seeking an experienced Enterprise Security Architect to drive the strategic design, implementation, and continuous improvement of enterprise-wide security architecture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and lead the enterprise security architecture strategy and roadmap.

• Align security practices with business goals across cloud, infrastructure, and application domains.

• Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to embed security into product and solution design.

• Develop and enforce security frameworks, standards, and policies.

• Provide expert-level guidance on security risk, governance, and compliance.

• Lead capability gap assessments and maturity initiatives.

• Stay abreast of evolving threats and regulatory requirements.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• 8+ years in information security with a strong focus on enterprise architecture.

• Proven experience across Cloud, Network, Infrastructure, and Application security.

• Deep understanding of risk management and compliance (ISO 27001, NIST SP 800-53, SANS CSC).

• Familiarity with SABSA, NIST CSF, and other industry-standard frameworks.

• Expertise in cloud security (SaaS, IaaS), policy development, and security governance.

• Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills.

Preferred Certifications:

• CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, SABSA, or equivalent.

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