Security Architect - Cloud / Security by Design

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Manchester
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£75,000 / year
CATEGORY
Cyber Security
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SKILLS

Cloud Security AWS Azure DevSecOps NIST ISO 27001 SIEM IAM

FULL DESCRIPTION

Security Architect - Cloud / Security by Design

Location: Manchester (hybrid, office 3 days/week)

Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 per annum

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Recruiter: Williams McKinley Ltd

Job Description

Security Architect - Cloud / Security by Design

Manchester - hybrid / office based 3 days a week

£65-75k pa

A successful technology company in Manchester seeking a Security Architect to own the design, implementation and evolution of enterprise-wide security architecture across cloud, hybrid and on-prem environments.

Combining strategic thinking with security experience in this role you will:

  • Design, implement, and evolve secure, enterprise-grade architectures across cloud, hybrid, and on-prem environments.
  • Embed security into every stage of our SDLC
  • Conduct risk assessments and threat modelling, proactively identifying vulnerabilities and mitigation strategies
  • Develop and maintain security policies and frameworks aligned with NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS Controls
  • Guide and mentor teams in best-practice security engineering, fostering a culture of continuous improvement

You will need to demonstrate the following experience:

  • Deep understanding of Cloud security (AWS, Azure or GCP), hybrid cloud design, and modern DevSecOps principles
  • Strong knowledge of frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, OWASP, and CIS
  • Solid grounding in tools and technologies like SIEM, IDS/IPS, DLP, endpoint protection, IAM, and encryption

This is an autonomous role which offers real opportunity to shape and manage security architecture across a rapidly growing business.

Security Architect - Cloud / Security by Design

Manchester - hybrid / office based 3 days a week

£65-75k pa

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