Team Lead Cyber Security Architect

Join our client as a senior security leader heading a security architect function. You will drive how security is embedded across their technology organisation, balancing strategic thinking with practical delivery. This role carries real influence across teams, projects, and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of security professionals, fostering a security-first culture throughout the organisation.
• Own the strategic direction for security architecture, keeping it aligned with broader business and technology goals.
• Define metrics to measure security effectiveness and use them to identify and prioritise improvements.
• Oversee security-relevant initiatives, ensuring architectural standards are upheld and gaps are addressed.
• Design and maintain security processes, ensuring security is factored into technology delivery from the start.
• Serve as a key advisor on information security matters, engaging stakeholders at all levels.
• Build and lead an internal security community, promoting knowledge sharing and embedding security practices within delivery teams.

Your Profile

• Degree in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated success leading international teams in large, complex organisations.
• Strong background in cloud security, IT security architecture, and relevant controls.
• Solid knowledge of security standards such as ISO 27001 and COBIT, with hands-on policy and process development experience.
• Agile mindset; comfortable working independently under a high workload.
• Excellent English communication skills; German is a plus or willingness to learn.
• Familiarity with AI technologies and their security implications.