Senior Security Architect

Kainos

Senior Security Architect at Kainos responsible for secure design in platforms and services. Collaborating with Agile teams to ensure adherence to security practices and mentoring staff.

Posted 5/2/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudTCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for the design and application of industry leading security practices in platforms and services.
Work with Agile delivery teams to ensure adherence to good security practices throughout software development.
Apply new technologies and approaches with team collaboration.
Share knowledge and help educate people on good security practices – both customers and colleagues.
Manage, coach and develop a small team of staff, focusing on performance and career development.
Provide direction and leadership to solve challenging problems together.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Expertise in leading the secure design of new cloud services and solutions in line with defined security strategies.
Expertise in identifying security issues in existing system designs, including recommending sensible mitigations that balance cost, risk and usability.
Knowledge of security standards and regulations (e.g. NCSC, ISO, SoC, NIST, PCI, GDPR).
Experience in one of the following specialisms: AI/ML/Data/Cloud/M365/Security Architecture
Experience in application architecture, software development and/or infrastructure architecture.
Industry experience in one of the following sectors: Public/Healthcare/Defence/Commercial Sectors
Experience in testing the security of software and infrastructure using appropriate security tools.
Experience with Continuous Security, Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery techniques
Experience of network security (e.g. OSI, TCP/IP), web application security (e.g. OWASP) and cryptographic controls (e.g. PKI, TLS).
A demonstrated ability in managing, mentoring and coaching members of your team and wider community is important
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey security complexities to audiences of various technical abilities (e.g. senior stakeholders, development teams).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development opportunities
Flexible working arrangements

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Hard Skills & Tools

cloud servicessecurity architectureapplication architectureinfrastructure architecturenetwork securityweb application securitycryptographic controlsContinuous SecurityContinuous IntegrationContinuous Delivery

Soft Skills

team managementcoachingmentoringleadershipproblem solvingcommunication

Certifications

NCSCISOSoCNISTPCIGDPR