Yorkshire Building Society
Solutions Architect (Security)

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Solutions Architect (Security)
Join us in a critical architecture role where you'll influence the security direction of key technology investments across the organisation. You'll help ensure solutions are secure by design, aligned to risk requirements, and support the delivery of resilient, trusted services for our members and colleagues.
About the role
As a Solutions Architect, you'll use your security expertise to design solutions that balance business outcomes, innovation and risk management.
- Translate business requirements into secure, scalable solution designs aligned to enterprise strategy
- Provide security architecture guidance across projects and change initiatives, ensuring risks are identified and managed effectively
- Collaborate with business, engineering and technology teams to embed security principles into solution design and delivery
- Ensure compliance with architectural standards, governance requirements and security best practices
- Support regulatory and risk objectives through robust architectural decision-making and design assurance
- Evaluate emerging technologies and security capabilities to strengthen organisational resilience and technology outcomes
- Contribute to the development of architecture standards, patterns and reference models that promote secure-by-design delivery
About you
You'll be an experienced architect with a strong security background and the ability to influence technical and business stakeholders across a complex environment.
- Proven experience in solution architecture, with a focus on security, risk management or secure technology design
- Strong understanding of security architecture principles, governance frameworks and technology controls
- Experience designing solutions across cloud, application, infrastructure or enterprise technology environments
- Knowledge of architectural patterns, distributed systems and modern technology platforms
- Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to varied audiences
- A collaborative and analytical approach, capable of balancing security, risk, cost and delivery outcomes
- TOGAF certified, or equivalent architecture qualification and experience
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About us
At YBS we don’t have shareholders, we have members. We care about people and that includes you. So here, you’ll be respected for who you are, you’ll be able to bring your whole self to work, and you’ll have everything you need to build a long and rewarding career.
- Flexibility. We offer a range of flexible working options without unsocial hours, which can help you find a healthy work-life balance. Whether it’s finishing early for an appointment or fitting your studies and hobbies in around your working hours, we can help make it work for you. We’re happy to talk flexible working and you can reach out to us anytime to discuss this during the recruitment process.
- Development. We want you to feel challenged here. Whatever your ambitions, we’re committed to helping you develop your skills and move ahead in your career journey. From day one, we’ll set you up for success with a brilliant induction and full training plan, all designed to get you up to speed quickly.
- Inclusivity. We’re passionate about creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome and able to be themselves. If you’ll go the extra mile to help our members, you’ll fit right in and feel you belong here.


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About our Benefits
We offer lots of fantastic rewards that you can make the most of in and out of work, including:
- Holiday. You’ll get 25 days plus Bank Holidays, as well as the option to buy up to a further 5 days.
- Bonus. At YBS we work collaboratively and share in our success together, so when we reach our goals were all rewarded with an on target bonus of 7% of eligible pay (with the opportunity to earn up to a maximum 15%).
- Pension. We know how important it is to save towards the future, that’s why we’ll contribute up 11% into your YBS pension.
- Healthcare. Health and wellbeing are an important part of life at YBS, when you join us you’ll have access to a range of health benefits to suit your life including private medical insurance, dental and healthcare plans.
- My Benefits. When you join YBS you’ll have access to our self-service benefits portal, where you can access a range of retail, hospitality and health discounts.
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If you’re excited about this role and want to be part of the YBS team, click apply now to send us your application.
Want more information?
If you have any questions about this role, please contact careers@ybs.co.uk
Please note: this advert will close 3rd August
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