Director, Senior Security Architect
We are seeking a Director, Senior Security Architect to provide strategic leadership and technical direction across a complex cybersecurity environment. This role will define and evolve the security architecture strategy, ensuring that technology platforms, applications, infrastructure and information assets are protected against current and emerging threats. You will work closely with senior technology, risk, compliance and business stakeholders to translate organisational objectives into practical, resilient and scalable security solutions.
Key responsibilities include leading the development of enterprise security architecture principles, standards, reference models and roadmaps; reviewing proposed technologies and designs for security, privacy and regulatory alignment; and overseeing the integration of identity and access management, cloud security, network security, application security, data protection and cyber resilience capabilities. You will establish architecture governance, identify and manage security risks, support threat modelling and incident readiness, and provide expert guidance during major transformation, merger, platform modernisation and infrastructure initiatives. The role will also involve mentoring security architects and engineers, promoting consistent design practices, and communicating complex technical matters clearly to executive and non-technical audiences.
The successful candidate will bring substantial experience in senior security architecture or cybersecurity leadership roles, together with a strong understanding of enterprise architecture, secure-by-design principles and risk management. Experience designing security solutions across hybrid and multi-cloud environments, alongside knowledge of recognised security frameworks, regulatory requirements and industry standards, is highly desirable. You should be comfortable influencing at board and executive level, managing competing priorities and making sound decisions in a changing environment. Relevant professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, SABSA, CCSP or equivalent would be advantageous. Strong communication, stakeholder management, analytical and problem-solving skills are essential, as is the ability to build trusted relationships and lead through influence.
Director, Senior Security Architect
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