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Security & Identity Architect

Tria
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 5 days
Location

Leicester, Leicestershire LE4 0DL, England

Salary

£80,000 - £96,000 per year

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Security & Identity Architect position is a full-time role based in the UK with a hybrid work model.
  • Candidates should have strong experience in designing and implementing security architecture in complex environments, along with knowledge of identity, access, and cloud security.
  • The role requires guiding teams through secure design and leading identity and access management governance, including initiatives like MFA and zero-trust.
  • Relevant certifications such as CISSP or CEH are beneficial but not mandatory, and excellent communication skills are essential for driving change.
  • The salary for this position is competitive, though specific figures were not disclosed, and a senior level of experience is required.

Security & Identity Architect
Location: Hybrid / UK-based
Type: Full-time

Are you a forward-thinking security professional ready to shape how an organisation designs and delivers secure technology? We're looking for a Security & Identity Architect to lead the adoption of Security by Design across a large, diverse technology landscape.

In this senior role, you will:

  • Develop and enhance security assurance frameworks across projects and platforms

  • Define and maintain security non-functional requirements for new solutions

  • Guide teams through secure design, risk assessment, and architecture best practice

  • Lead identity and access management governance, including MFA, RBAC, PAM and zero-trust initiatives

  • Partner with architecture, infrastructure, and delivery teams to uplift security maturity

  • Stay ahead of emerging threats, technologies, and industry trends

What you'll bring:

  • Strong experience designing and implementing security architecture in complex environments

  • Deep knowledge of identity, access, cloud security, secure development, and risk management

  • Familiarity with Azure or AWS, DevSecOps practices, and infrastructure as code

  • Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to drive change

  • Relevant certifications (CISSP, CEH, OSCP, GCIH) are beneficial but not essential

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead strategic security initiatives, influence enterprise-level decisions, and help shape a robust, future-ready security posture.

Ready to make a real impact? Apply now and help embed security at the heart of every solution.

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