Cyber Security Architect
Iceland Foods
- London, England, United Kingdom
- London, England, United Kingdom
About
This senior role shapes Iceland’s security architecture and ensures security is embedded in all changes and projects across the organisation. The Cyber Security Architect works closely with IT and business stakeholders to design secure solutions, influence strategic decisions, and foster a culture of security by design.
The role is based at the Deeside head office, requiring a minimum of 2 days per week working from here.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the Security Engineering function covering Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Threat Modelling, and Application Security.
Shape Iceland’s security architecture and embed security into all changes and projects.
Work closely with IT and business stakeholders to design secure solutions and influence strategic decisions.
Drive security architecture reviews for all major projects and initiatives.
Define and maintain security reference architectures and design patterns.
Lead evaluations of new security technologies and develop strategic roadmaps.
Ensure alignment of security architecture with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
Promote a culture of security by design across all IT and business change activities.
Qualifications & Skills
Proven experience in designing and implementing security architectures for enterprise environments.
Strong knowledge of identity and access management principles and technologies.
Experience working within a predominantly Microsoft environment.
Expertise in cloud security (Microsoft Azure; AWS experience desirable).
Ability to perform threat modelling and provide secure design guidance for projects and applications.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Ability to influence and embed security practices across diverse teams and projects.
Experience in managing and mentoring technical security professionals.
Familiarity with secure development practices and application security frameworks (e.g. OWASP).
Experience with using Akamai.
Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture principles.
Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, or SABSA.
Additional Responsibilities
Drive security architecture reviews for all major projects and initiatives.
Define and maintain security reference architectures and design patterns.
Lead evaluations of new security technologies and develop strategic roadmaps.
Ensure alignment of security architecture with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
Promote a culture of security by design across all IT and business change activities.
What to Expect from Us
15% discount in Iceland stores
30% discount at Club Individual Restaurants
33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
Free onsite parking
Subsidised staff restaurant and Costa Coffee
Refer a Friend Scheme
Discounted dry cleaning
Long service awards
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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Languages
- English
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