Director, Security Architecture and Engineering

Are you excited to shape the future of cybersecurity architecture while leading high-performing engineering teams? As Director, Security Architecture and Engineering, you’ll drive modernization initiatives, embed security into enterprise platforms, and influence strategic technology decisions across the business.

The Director, Security Architecture and Engineering leads the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of security architecture and engineering capabilities across the organization. This role is responsible for executing security strategies through scalable, resilient, and secure technology solutions spanning cloud and on-premises environments. With a strong focus on delivery and operational effectiveness, the Director translates enterprise security objectives into actionable architecture standards, engineering roadmaps, and implementation plans.

The role leads a team of architects and engineers and works closely with IT and business stakeholders to embed secure-by-design principles and strengthen the organization’s security posture.

• Lead the transformation of security architecture and engineering capabilities, elevating organisational maturity across cybersecurity and infrastructure
• Drive delivery of key initiatives, including major cybersecurityand technology programs, ensuring projects reach clear, successful outcomes
• Oversee cloud and infrastructure environments (Azure, AWS), application support, and security engineering practices
• Translate enterprise security strategy into actionable roadmaps, standards, and implementation plans
• Embed secure-by-design and Dev Sec Ops  principles across systems, platforms, and workflows
• Champion automation to improve efficiency, scalability, and operational effectiveness
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing leadership team (3–5 direct reports) across security engineering, NOC, and help desk functions
• Strengthen operational performance, particularly within global support functions, driving accountability and service improvement
• Build strong cross-functional partnerships to align stakeholders and create shared ownership of outcomes
• Establish and track KPIs to measure success and continuously improve delivery and processes
• Provide technical leadership on emerging threats, technologies, and best practices

• Significant leadership experience managing and scaling technical teams (typically 10+ people over multiple years)
• Proven ability to deliver complex cybersecurity and infrastructure initiatives—not just design them
• Strong background in cloud engineering and security (AWS, Azure) and modern infrastructure environments
• Deep expertise across key security domains (e.g.IAM,network security, monitoring, encryption, cloud security,A/V, Mobility)
• Experience driving automation and process improvement within engineering or security functions
• A collaborative leadership style that builds alignment, influence, and trust across teams
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into business outcomes
• Experience operating in environments undergoing transformation or change
• Knowledge of frameworks such as NIST or ISO 27001are beneficial but optional
• Relevant certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM, cloud security) are beneficial but optional

• Shape the future: Play a critical role in a multi-year cybersecurity transformation programme with real organisational impact
• Leadership exposure: Report directly to the CISO and influence strategy at the highest level
• Build and evolve: Lead a function with strong foundations and clear opportunities for improvement and innovation
• Career progression: This role is a recognised pathway toward future CISO-level opportunities
• Global impact: Work across a diverse,…