Lawrence Harvey
Director, Software Security Architecture
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Role: Director, Software Security Architecture
Location: London, 3 days in office
Salary: up to £145,000 total compensation
Lawrence Harvey are partnered with a leading Financial Technology firm that process transactions for some of the largest and most complex financial services environments, they are in an incredibly exciting phase of growth, operating like a start-up but with the funding, stability and security that eliminates the risk of joining one. You will be joining to spearhead a massive re-engineering project and contribute towards the overall long-term security strategy.
You'll take ownership of security architecture, risk management, governance, and security assurance while helping define the organisation's long-term security strategy. It's an excellent opportunity to make a tangible impact within a fast-moving, technology-led business.
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I'm looking for someone who is actively delivering security initiatives, driving projects, and embedding security into technology delivery today. Whilst there is a strong emphasis on Software & Application Security, the role spans a broad range of security disciplines.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead threat modelling, security architecture reviews and risk assessments.
- Own and mature the ISMS, governance, policies and security controls.
- Manage third-party security assurance and supplier risk.
- Define Azure security standards across IAM, CSPM, Key Vault and IaC.
- Embed security into the SDLC, CI/CD and architecture governance.
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Key Requirements
- Strong Security Architecture & Assurance experience with a secure-by-design / shift-left approach.
- Background in Application Security, Software Security or DevSecOps.
- Hands-on experience securing Azure environments.
- Confident engaging technical and business stakeholders.
- Pragmatic, delivery-focused mindset with strong commercial awareness.
Must be hands-on in current role, this isn't a management role.
This is genuinely the sort of role and project that puts you on track to become a CISO; having this on your resume in the future will be incredibly valuable!
Apply using the link or send an updated resume titled "Security Architecture" to j.walsh@lawrenceharvey.com
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