
Lead Architect, Cyber Infrastructure
Sheraton Heathrow Hotel
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: United Kingdom
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About the role
- Lead and mentor a team of Cyber Engineers specialising in network, server, and cloud security.
- Provide expert guidance on security architecture and controls to protect critical business assets.
- Strengthen our security posture across on-premise, hybrid, and cloud platforms.
- Work with stakeholders to balance risk, resilience, and commercial priorities.
Requirements
- Degree in Computer Science, Information Security or related field (or equivalent experience), plus certifications such as CISSP, CISM, TOGAF, Microsoft or Cisco.
- Experience in cyber security architecture or senior technical security roles, with expertise across network, server, and cloud domains.
- Strong background in Microsoft technologies (Active Directory, Defender, Office 365, Azure), alongside Linux, Cisco, Palo Alto, AWS, Oracle and hybrid cloud environments.
- In-depth knowledge of security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls), Zero Trust architectures, and automation/orchestration tools.
- Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams, balancing security with cost and risk, and collaborating across technical and business stakeholders.
- Exposure to regulated industries (aviation or similar) and understanding of compliance standards (CAF, EASA, ICAO).
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and adaptable, with a track record of delivering secure, scalable solutions in fast-paced environments.
Benefits
- Competitive salaries and excellent benefits
- Performance-based annual bonuses
- Share in Success Bonus plans
- Generous annual leave allowances
- Market-leading pensions
- Family friendly policies
- Access to private health insurance
- A wide range of wellbeing tools
- Varied learning and development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
cyber security architecturenetwork securityserver securitycloud securitysecurity frameworksZero Trust architectureautomation toolsorchestration toolsrisk managementsecurity controls
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationproblem-solvingcollaborationadaptabilityattention to detailstakeholder managementmentoringbalancing prioritiestranslating technical concepts
Certifications
CISSPCISMTOGAF