Head of Security Architecture - Birmingham - Logica Security

    Logica Security
    Logica Security Birmingham

    3 days ago

    Description

    Financial Sector - Reporting to the CISO

    Salary - up to £100k plus 4% bonus

    If you wish to apply, please send your CV to , Subject: "Head of Security Architecture application". To be considered for the role, you will need to provide evidence of the experience outlined in this job description during an initial screening call or via written proof.

    The Role

    The Head of Security Architecture is responsible for ensuring that security architecture and controls are effectively designed, embedded, and assured across projects, programmes, change initiatives, and new technology deployments. This role ensures that risks are identified early, secure-by-design principles are applied, and that solutions align with security policies, frameworks, and regulatory requirements.

    Working closely with IT, project managers, architects, and business stakeholders, the Head of Security Architecture provides expert guidance on security requirements and design decisions, ensuring customer data, systems, and services remain protected while enabling innovation and business change.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Security Architecture – Define, manage and take full ownership of security architecture principles, strategy and controls to ensure they are designed and incorporated into systems, infrastructure, and cloud services.
    • Project Assurance – Review and challenge project designs, vendor solutions, and change proposals, ensuring security requirements are identified, documented, and implemented from design through to delivery.
    • Risk & Control Assessment – Conduct security design reviews and threat modelling, identifying risks and recommending proportionate mitigations.
    • Standards & Compliance – Ensure projects and solutions adhere to security standards, frameworks (e.g. NIST CSF), and regulatory requirements (e.g. GDPR, FCA/PRA).
    • Collaboration & Influence – Partner with IT, Legal, Procurement, and business teams to embed security in contracts, supplier due diligence, and solution decisions.
    • Knowledge Sharing – Promote secure-by-design principles and build security awareness within project and change teams.
    • Continuous Improvement – Contribute to the development of security architecture standards, patterns, and practices, staying informed about emerging threats, technologies, and industry trends.

    Knowledge, Skills and Experience

    • Degree in information security, computer science, or a related field.
    • Minimum of 10 years of experience in information security with 5 years of proven experience in security architecture.
    • Knowledge of security frameworks and regulations relevant to financial services (e.g. NIST CSF, GDPR, FCA/PRA).
    • Ability to review and interpret solution designs, identifying security risks and recommending effective controls.
    • Skilled communicator, able to translate security requirements into clear, pragmatic guidance for technical and business stakeholders.
    • Experience working collaboratively with IT, enterprise architecture, project teams, and third-party suppliers.
    • Well-organised and detail-oriented, able to manage multiple priorities across concurrent projects.
    • Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or SABSA.

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