- Company Name
- Bridewell
- Job Title
- Senior Security Architect
- Job Description
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**Job title:** Senior Security Architect
**Role Summary:**
Architect and lead the design, implementation and ongoing enhancement of enterprise‑wide security solutions for clients across financial, critical infrastructure, and government sectors. Drive end‑to‑end security architecture projects, ensuring alignment with industry frameworks and zero‑trust principles, while maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data and systems.
**Expectations:**
- Own security architecture initiatives from concept to delivery for highly regulated environments.
- Provide expert guidance on security best practices to stakeholders and executive teams.
- Ensure security posture is preserved during programme changes and that client policies remain compliant.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Design, review and implement IAM, cloud security (Azure, AWS, GCP), network security, DevSecOps, and monitoring & remediation controls.
- Conduct architecture reviews, produce executive‑level reports, and advocate security decisions.
- Develop and maintain security blueprints, SABSA/TOGAF frameworks, and zero‑trust architectures.
- Lead governance, risk management and compliance activities; support ISO27001, PCI‑DSS, CIS, and Cloud Well Architected Frameworks implementations.
- Advise on secure SDLC practices and threat landscape awareness.
**Required Skills:**
- Deep knowledge of security frameworks (ISO27001, PCI‑DSS, CIS, Cloud Well‑Architected).
- Proven experience with IAM, cloud security (Azure, AWS or GCP), network security, DevSecOps, and security monitoring.
- Strong grasp of zero‑trust concepts and defense‑in‑depth architecture.
- Familiarity with TOGAF or SABSA, secure SDLC, risk assessment tools, and compliance across public, private, and government sectors.
- Excellent communication with technical and executive audiences.
**Required Education & Certifications:**
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Eligibility for SC security clearance (or willingness to obtain).
- Security certifications preferred: CISSP, ISO27001 Lead Implementer, AWS/Azure/GCP Security Specialty, or equivalent.